Lexie Leshe
Shenandoah, TX 77381 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Forest Crossing KinderCare
- licensed capacity
- 165
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1998
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About
About Forest Crossing KinderCare
Forest Crossing KinderCare is a licensed child care center in The Woodlands, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 8, 1998, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Forest Crossing KinderCare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery 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 Forest Crossing KinderCare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1998
- License number
- #533921- 747
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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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Jan 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
Oct 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was left unsupervised on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was left unsupervised on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
Jan 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Prohibited punishment was used when caregiver intervene to separate the children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
Oct 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“One first aid kit was missing the thermometer and scissors.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One child's infant feeding instruction was not update.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
- Apr 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
- Feb 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1311(b) - Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
“The director did not have updated training in discipline and guidance. The last certificate submitted had a date of September 9, 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Prohibited punishment was used when trying to keep a child from leaving the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
Oct 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Water was not available to the children during the start of lunch. Note: water was brought into the classroom when pointed out.”
Corrected during the visit
746.623(1)(C) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the month, day, and year the child received each vaccination
“One child's files did not have the updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
- Oct 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“A caregiver disciplines a child by hitting on the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2023
Nov 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not ave a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“One child's file was missing the immunization records or affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
- Sep 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
“A child was not being thoroughly cleaned during diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022
- Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Forest Crossing KinderCare
Is Forest Crossing KinderCare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 8, 1998.
When was Forest Crossing KinderCare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Forest Crossing KinderCare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Forest Crossing KinderCare care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Forest Crossing KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Forest Crossing KinderCare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Forest Crossing KinderCare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 296-2966 to ask.
What is Forest Crossing KinderCare's phone number?
(281) 296-2966.
Where is Forest Crossing KinderCare?
9005 Forest Xing, The Woodlands, TX 77381. The nearest other daycare we list is South Montgomery County YMCA, 0.4 miles away.