Growing Tree Academy
5310 Elm St, Houston, TX
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Evelia Perez Licensed Home is a licensed group home daycare in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 22, 2009, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Evelia Perez Licensed Home 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).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
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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747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The primary caregiver did not have doucmentation of 30 hours completed for the 2025-2026 training year. Only 20.5 hours of training was available”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
747.3607(3) - Storage of Medication - Refrigerate Separate from Food
“Serveral bottles of medication was observed to be stored next to food NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the medication was removed and stored spearately”
Corrected during the visit
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“A child was observed to be sleeping on the couch during the inspection. NOTe: Corrected at inspection, a mat for the child was pulled during the inspection”
Corrected during the visit
747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
“The primary caregiver has been usuing baby wipes to sanitize the diaper changing table NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the primary caregiver made a water/bleach soultion to use as sanitizer for the diaper changing table”
Corrected during the visit
747.3117(7) - Food Service and Preparation - Cover All Stored Food
“Open/cut vegetables was observed to be uncovered in the refrigerator. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the vegetables were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have current training in pediatric cpr/first aid. Training expired 2/5/2024”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
“The diaper changing table was not observed to be sanitized after a child's diaper was changed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
747.3117(7) - Food Service and Preparation - Cover All Stored Food
“Multiple items of food were observed to be in the refrigerator open and ovcoverd. This included strawberries, broken cooked and raw eggs, an avacado, a pot of food, and yogurt.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“A child was allowed to eat a piece of a banana while the caregiver placed the child on a diaper changing table for a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
747.3211(4) - Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“The caregiver was observed changing a diaper. The caregiver was using gloves, After removing the gloves the caregiver did not wash hands.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The outer fence was observed to be in need of repair. Broken board and a leaning wall was observed to be creating a harzard for children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“One caregiver left in charge of a group of 5 children 16mo-3yrs old did not have training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A childs hands were not observed to be washed following a diaper change”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Records for 8 children was reviewed. All 8 children were missing an address for the emergency contact listed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“For the 2021-2022 training period the primary caregiver only had 23 hours of training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2023
747.1303(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
“For the 2021-2022 training period, the assistant caregiver present only had 3 hours of training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An assistant caregiver was observed to be present without notification of eligibility from the background check unit. The”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022
747.207(2) - Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules
“The assistant caregiver did not have documentation the following 24 hours of preservice training, Required training for care of children under 24 months Notarized affidavit Orientation training Documentation of high school diploma or GED”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An assistant caregiver was observed to be present without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The assistant caregiver does not have training in pediatric first aid and CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022
747.2803 - Length of Naptime
“Two children who arrived at 6am were allowed to nap for more that 3 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“Children in care were allowed to use screen time devices for more than the one hour.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“A 3yr old child was observed to be sleeping on a folded blanket on the floor. According to the primary caregiver, they only have 4 nap mats available.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Two children 10 and 14 mo were allowed to watch television while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“The primary caregiver was observed to be over ratio. There were 12 children between the ages of 11mo and 10 yrs old. The primary caregiver was over ratio by 2 children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
747.3117(5) - Food Service and Preparation - Use Sanitary Holders
“An infant was observed to be placed in an exosauser and given a snack. The snack was placed in the childs had and was not given a napkin or other sanitary holder.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“Children in care were observed watching tv and one child was observed watching videos on Youtube. The screen time was not associated with an activity.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Children in care were observed with screen time activites while eating.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A frequent visitor was observed to be present without an active background check”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2021
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Records were reviewed for 7 children enrolled. A file for one child present was not available for review. 5 did not have an address listed for the emergency contact, 2 did not have a health statement, one did not have an address for the child or parent, one did not have a special needs statement, one did not have doctor's information, one did not have emergency medical authorization and one did not have an immuization record on file”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2021
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Children were not observed to be sleeping on individual cots or mats. Three children between 18mo and 4yrs old were observed to be sleeping on couchs. Two of the children were on the same couch with their feet touching each other.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 22, 2009.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 582-5625 to ask.
(832) 582-5625.
Houston, TX 77081. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.