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Houston, TX 77049 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ellaweese Derry
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 1998
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About
About Ellaweese Derry
Ellaweese Derry is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since May 15, 1998), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ellaweese Derry has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Ellaweese Derry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1998
- License number
- #536066
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
“The primary caregiver does not have 2 hours of transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The primary caregiver does not have current CPR & first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“The operation did not have a written activity plan available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
747.901 - Personnel Records
“The primary caregivers personnel file was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
“The operation has a trampoline in the backyard.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
“The operation did not have menus for review or posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)
“The primary caregiver had not completed the annual trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Visit1 rule cited
747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)
“The provider has not completed the annual required trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)
“During the follow up inspection the provider has not completed all the required training by the due date.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Jul 9, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
747.207(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
“During the review of records the provider did not maintain updated liability insurance.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the inspection a child under the age of two in care was watching television.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the monitoring inspection the indoors and outdoors of the operation had many safety hazards that made it unsafe for the children to play. The hazards outside included the yard grass was high. The hazards indoors included walls stacked up with items that created a falling hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During the inspection it was found that one of the child admission records reviewed did not have the required medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
747.2315(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
“During the inspection the baby walker was present in the living room.”
Corrected during the visit
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“During the review of records the health statement for both children were missing a parent signature and date.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)
“During the review of records the provider did not have any trainings complete.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“During the review of records two months May and June were not done.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025
Oct 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the follow-up inspection the indoors of the home was free of hazards and the outdoors of the operation still had some of the same previous safety hazards that made it unsafe for the children to play outdoors. While the home conditions had improved significantly, the outdoors still had hazards that included yard tools and broken fence pieces.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the follow-up inspection it was observed that there was an adult present in the home without a completed background check.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During the inspection the operation was re-cited for not having all of the correct admission information for the children in care. A child was missing their emergency medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
Oct 21, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
747.2407(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
“During the inspection it was observed that the children were not having outside time daily.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection it was observed that there was an adult present in the home without a completed background check.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
747.3203(9) - Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the inspection the bathroom of home was observed to not be kept clean and sanitized with visible dirt, dried pee, and hair throughout the bathroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.2405(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
“During the inspection it was observed that there was not many toys or activities available to the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.1209(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
“During the inspection it was found that the substitute caregiver was not current on their CPR and First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)
“During the inspection the primary caregiver was unable to show proof of any of the required trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.3803(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete -Thermometer, preferably non-glass
“During the inspection it was found that the first aid kit in the vehicle and the home were missing a thermometer and scissors.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the monitoring inspection the indoors and outdoors of the operation had many safety hazards that made it unsafe for the children to play. The hazards outside included yard tools, cords, broken fence pieces, open cat foods with metal exposed. The hazards indoors included walls stacked up with items that created a falling hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.5011(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“During the inspection it was observed that one of the two emergency exits was blocked with many items and inaccessible for use as an exit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.4201 - Handwashing Sinks and Toilets
“During the inspection it was found that the toilet available for use to the children was not able to flush properly.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During the inspection it was found that one of the child admission records reviewed did not have the required medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.3101(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were served dry cereal and pop tarts for breakfast. This meal did not meet USDA food pattern requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.3216(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
“During the inspection a child under 24 months was observed using hand sanitizer before sitting down to eat.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
“During the inspection it was observed that there was a 3 month old infant in care and there was not a crib or pack n play available for the infant to sleep in.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Nov 16, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary caregiver had not completed the required annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were loose boards on the fence in the backyard as well as a missing gate which left a open gap in the fence. There were also yard tools in the backyard such as a lawn mower and edger.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
“The primary caregiver provides transportation and does not have transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
747.801(12) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“The CPSC form was not made available upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not practiced a fire drill since 8/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
“One child's file was not made available upon request. Child was present during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The Primary Caregiver did not have a active background check on file as the background check had been inactivated in 7/2022. Note: The background was resubmitted during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Ellaweese Derry
Is Ellaweese Derry licensed?
Yes. Ellaweese Derry is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued May 15, 1998. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ellaweese Derry last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ellaweese Derry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 34 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Ellaweese Derry care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ellaweese Derry accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ellaweese Derry's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ellaweese Derry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 785-1792 to ask.
What is Ellaweese Derry's phone number?
(281) 785-1792.
Where is Ellaweese Derry?
Houston, TX 77049. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.