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Dickinson, TX 77539 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 96
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center
Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dickinson, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 25, 2019, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 96 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Chapel time, arts and crafts, cooking, Spanish, STEAM |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Subsidies |
| Discounts | Sibling discount |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Texas Rising Star |
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $185 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 Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 96 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1685419
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Transportation 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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- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on photos and documentation, caregiver hit another child in the face leaving a scratch.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
Oct 16, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“Operation last validated their employee list on 5/6/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Two out of the three buses had fire extinguishers that had not been serviced and were observed empty.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Staff hired on 8/22/2022 and director hired on 12/3/2020 had expired Pediatric CPR and First Aid cards on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
“During inspection, children with birth dates 6/30/2021, 3/19/2019, and 4/9/2012 had expired medications.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“Transporters hired on 10/10/2017, 2/8/2024, and 2/20/2020 have not taken transportation training for 2023-2024 year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Staff hired on 8/31/2021 did not have notarized affidavit in file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Staff hired on 2/8/2024 did not have Pre-Employment affidavit form in file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“Two out of the three vans child safety alarms did not sound.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Staff hired on 5/23/2022 had 11 hours of annual training for 2023-2024 training year. Staff hired on 9/1/2019 had 17 hours of annual training for 2023-2024 training year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The director doesn't have current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
- Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“During nap time in the toddler 1 room the class was very dark children and cargiver could not be seen upon entering the classroom, there was not sufficent lighting.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
Show 5 earlier visits
- Jul 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“Staff hired on 2/20/2020 did not have current transportation training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022
- Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 16, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“Operation has not validated their people list since 1/11/2022. Noted: Director updated the people list during visit.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 10, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
“Mats were not spaced in the toddler room, this was corrected at inspection when they were spaced out.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center
Is Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 25, 2019.
When was Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center care for?
96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 614-9187 to ask.
What is Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center's phone number?
(281) 614-9187.
Where is Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning Center?
3905 Deats Rd, Dickinson, TX 77539. The nearest other daycare we list is Dickinson ISD Gator Academy, 1.5 miles away.