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Fair Haven Day School

1330 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77055
licensed capacity
220
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1988

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About Fair Haven Day School

Fair Haven Day School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 2, 1988, for up to 220 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy thru kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
220 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy thru kindergarten
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Chapelwood UMC)
CurriculumThe Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum by Kay Albrecht and Linda G. Miller
EnrichmentArt, music, science, listening activities, Spanish, Music
Staff-to-child ratioYoung infants 1:3, older infants 1:4
Staff24 hours training/year, CPR and first aid certified
Daily lifePotty training: Self-care, including toilet training. Extended care: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., optional
Licensed capacity220 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Fair Haven Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Fair Haven Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
220 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1988
License number
#66304
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Mar 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Seven caregivers did not have the required annual training in the following topic: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026

  2. Jun 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “It was a caregiver in the classroom observed with children without a background. A contract worker was observed with three children and did not have a background. Corrected: Both caregivers left the building for the day.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The playground was observed loose-fill material not to be maintained at the proper depth of six feet.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

  4. May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “During the inspection I observed the playground loose-fill material not to be maintained at the proper depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023

  6. Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Fair Haven Day School

Is Fair Haven Day School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 2, 1988.

When was Fair Haven Day School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fair Haven Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Fair Haven Day School care for?

220, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Fair Haven Day School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Fair Haven Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fair Haven Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 827-0317 to ask.

What is Fair Haven Day School's phone number?

(713) 827-0317.

Where is Fair Haven Day School?

1330 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77055. The nearest other daycare we list is ILM Academy, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).