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Houston, TX 77070 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Place Kids
- licensed capacity
- 132
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About First Place Kids
First Place Kids is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 23, 2021, for up to 132 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 9 PM
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
- 132 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Playing with a Purpose |
| Daily life | Extended care: 6am-9pm |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (after school transportation) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 132 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Place Kids 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.
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 First Place Kids
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1718396
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Transportation 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 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 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child enrolled in care with a noted food allergy does not have the required food allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“One staff person who provides transportation did not have the required 2 hours of transportation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
“One child enrolled did not have required admissions information; alternate release information.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 11, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not appropriately report to CCR regarding the incident that occurred while transporting children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The director did not have the transportation training certificate for review upon request during the investigation.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is determined that the operation is not in compliance because the plan to handle transportation emergencies was not provided when requested.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the daycare van was not in compliance because the operation did not maintain current liability insurance and the vehicle registration for the van used to transport children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
Sep 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“There were no child safety alarms observed installed in the bus used for transporting children during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“The person in charge during the inspection did not have access to the personnel and training records requested for reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was contacted and direct the staff to gather the information needed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“There were no first aid kit observed in the bus that was used to transport children. A new First Aid kit was added to the bus during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“The immunization records for an infant 7 months old was not available for reviewed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The transportation training documenation for the director was missing one hour as required, the certficate reviewed showing only one hour was completed in January 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The infant, toddler and PreK room had brown stained ceiling tiles.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2023
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The playground maintenance check list was not available for review during the inspection”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2023
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Two out of five children files did not have immunizations available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2023
Show 15 earlier visits
Sep 7, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence the director threatened corporal punishment when using a ruler with a relative child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
- Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Six children were observed watching a children show on the iPad during the walk through of the investigation inspection. Three children were observed to be under 2 years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver in charge was informed and removed the iPad.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show a three years old child was left unsupervised in another classroom while in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
Sep 20, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“A substitute caregiver did not have the current training certification to reviewed, The last training certification was observed completed in 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“The admission information for one infant10 months old was not available for reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The feeding instruction for four infants in care was obseved not current during the inspection. There were no certification date from three of the feeding intruction sheets from the Infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“The immunization records for two infants was observed not available for reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver from Infant classroom did not wash their hands after finished changing diaper for a child before move on to the next child. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed and washed their hands after each diaper changing period.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Mar 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“The sleeping mats in the Pre-K classroom were observed being torn showing the filling which is no longer waterproof. This was corrected, new nap mats were availble to replace the damaged ones.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“One caregiver was missing eight hours of pre-service training certification before they can be counted in ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2022
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“One child record was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2022
- Dec 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 11, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“The operation failed to comply with Minimum Standards when children were combined past the required age gap. NOTE: This was corrected; the groups of children were separated.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two classrooms were observed being out of ratio during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021
Oct 12, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation inspection, supervision was not maintained when a child was left unsupervised on the playground on 10/7/21.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021
746.701(4) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the Incident/Illness Report was not completed after the operation aware of a child was left unsupervised on the playground on 10/7/21.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about First Place Kids
Is First Place Kids licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 23, 2021.
When was First Place Kids last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Place Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 6 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 Place Kids care for?
132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Place Kids accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Place Kids' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Place Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 206-2907 to ask.
What is First Place Kids' phone number?
(346) 206-2907.
Where is First Place Kids?
10111 Grant Rd Ste C, Houston, TX 77070. The nearest other daycare we list is Cypress Creek High School Lab, 0.2 miles away.