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Francois Academy Early Education

1201 E Airtex Dr Ste F, Houston, TX 770734.3· 41 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2018
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About Francois Academy Early Education

Francois Academy Early Education is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 8, 2018, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

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
81 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 7:00 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 capacity81 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Francois Academy Early Education 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 Francois Academy Early Education

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
81 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1661847
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 5, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Fire inspection observed dated 9/13/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2024

  3. Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “There was sufficient evidence and statements to support the allegation that diaper changing of children in care were conducted on non-changing equipment.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 12, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “During investigation inspection broken wood pieces, nail pieces from the broken/ unrepaired gate and trash on the playgrounds were observed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024

  7. Apr 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “Play equipment was observed broken and damaged.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

  8. Feb 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The employee list was not validated by Jan 15. Nor the extended 10 days to validate which was by Jan 25.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

  9. Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 10, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The most recent fire inspection was dated 01/06/2020. The operation has not had a recent fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

      “One out of four staff records observed did not have the training certificates available for review. The Director stated that the training certificates have not been placed in the staff files. The training certificates were not at the operation available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      “One caregiver observed in the afterschool classroom with the Toddler age group was observed utilizing her cell phone. The caregiver was not aware that she was in charge of the group during naptime. The caregiver was informed immediately by the Director that she was responsible for the age group, and that cell phone use is prohibited.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Francois Academy Early Education

Is Francois Academy Early Education licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 8, 2018.

When was Francois Academy Early Education last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 5, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Francois Academy Early Education had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 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 Francois Academy Early Education care for?

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

Does Francois Academy Early Education accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Francois Academy Early Education's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Francois Academy Early Education cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 982-3454 to ask.

What is Francois Academy Early Education's phone number?

(281) 982-3454.

Where is Francois Academy Early Education?

1201 E Airtex Dr Ste F, Houston, TX 77073. The nearest other daycare we list is Houston Kidz Center, 0.6 miles away.

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