Gonzales Day Care
839 Rutland St, Houston, TX
4.8· 14 reviews
Esperanza Heights
- licensed capacity
- 86
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2002
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About
About Esperanza Heights
Esperanza Heights is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 29, 2002, for up to 86 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 86 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Esperanza Heights has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $172 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 Esperanza Heights
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 86 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2002
- License number
- #816646
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 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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Sep 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During the review of children's records 2 out of the 8 records evaluated did not have all of the required emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026
- Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
746.1325(b) - Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
“CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
“CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
Sep 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Sep 25, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“A television in the stem room was not anchored down.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
“The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
Oct 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
- Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the walkthrough I observed play equipment that had visible dirt and tree debris. I observed buckets containing water with bugs in the water.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2021
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
“During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver wipe a toy that was placed in a child's mouth with a plain water paper towel and place back in the play center.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2021
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“During the inspection a caregiver left two toddlers ages 22 months and 18 months unsupervised in the classroom to open the front door.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Esperanza Heights
Is Esperanza Heights licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 29, 2002.
When was Esperanza Heights last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Esperanza Heights had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Esperanza Heights care for?
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Esperanza Heights accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Esperanza Heights' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Esperanza Heights cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 868-2200 to ask.
What is Esperanza Heights' phone number?
(713) 868-2200.
Where is Esperanza Heights?
429 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007. The nearest other daycare we list is Gonzales Day Care, 0.6 miles away.