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First Class Childcare Center

14159 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77040
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2024

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About

About First Class Childcare Center

First Class Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 1, 2024, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Class Childcare Center 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 First Class Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1791621
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “In review of child records, it was identified that two student files were missing the required health statement information.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

      “The operations operational policy does not provide information on how a parent can access the following: Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline HHSC website”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Three chilidren under two years old were observed to be having screen time. CI: The director transition the chidlren into a different classroom with no television.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “The caregivers in care of the chiildren did not know all of the children ages.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “An inspection of the first aid kit identified that the inventory was incomplete. The operation is missing the required items: tweezers guaze adhesive tape”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

      “One of the exit gates in the playground area was blocked by a toy equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The required monthly fire drills were not conducted for the month of February and March.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “In review of child records, it was identified that one student file was missing the required emergency contact information.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “The operation had a classroom with infants combine with older children that was over the 18 month age difference.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “The operation failed to call in substitute in a timely manner to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain the day-to-day smooth functioning of the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Upon arrival the operation was not following their daily actively plan. The children, infants included were watching t.v. and laying on their nap cots, with the room darkened.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

  3. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered

      “The operation was found to have been providing transportation to children in care without notifying licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

  5. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo 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 First Class Childcare Center

Is First Class Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 1, 2024.

When was First Class Childcare Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Class Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 First Class Childcare Center care for?

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

Does First Class Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Class Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Class Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 833-8834 to ask.

What is First Class Childcare Center's phone number?

(346) 833-8834.

Where is First Class Childcare Center?

14159 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77040. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Jewels Learning Center, 1.1 miles away.

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