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Houston, TX 77053 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Freda Cartwright
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 1989
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About
About Freda Cartwright
Freda Cartwright is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since August 30, 1989), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Freda Cartwright has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Fort Bend County has a median price of $164 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 Freda Cartwright
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1989
- License number
- #249347
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 23 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- 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 16, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“The sheltering in place drills have not been conducted since 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The primary caregiver did not have any of the required trainings for the 2026 year.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2026
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extingusiher that was mounted on the wall had not been serviced since 2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2026
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The operation did not have the attendace record filled out for the month of September.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
747.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission, Including Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
“The three children in care did not have permission for transpotation services.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
747.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“Two out of four children's files was missing their elementary school information.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
747.801(4) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
“The operation did not have their up to date menu available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“There were two play yard with loose fitting sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“There were two children age two who were watching TV.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The fire drills have not been conducted since 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
“The playground checklist was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“There were pieces of broken play equipment on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One out of four children's files was missing the emergency medical care information.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
“The lock down drills have not been conducted since 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
747.3803(a)(2) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Adhesive Tape
“The adhesive tape was missing from the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
747.205 - Primary Caregiver Routinely Present During Operating Hours
“The permit holder was not home when CCR arrived to the operation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
Sep 30, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emegency medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“Documentation showing completion of the full 30 hours of annual training was not available for review upon request. Only 15.5 hours has been completed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“A severe weather drill has not been conducted since September 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
“4 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The provider has not conducted any fire drills since September of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“Operational Policies were not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“Current CPR/First aid training was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
Sep 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies still did not contain the following information: (A)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor (B)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Admission information was still missing for 5 out of 5 children's records evaluated. Missing informaiton included addresses and phone numbers of emergency contact person, authorization for emergency medical treatment, missing special needs statements.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“3 out of 4 children's records evaluated still did not contain a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022
Sep 1, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“There are several broken wood pieces with nails protruding in the outdoor play area that could injure a child.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electricial outlets in the restroom used by children were not covered and was accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Admission information was missing for 5 out of 5 children's records evaluated. Missing informaiton included addresses and phone numbers of emergency contact person, authorization for emergency medical treatment, missing special needs statements. 1 child in care did not have any admission information available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“Documentation of the full 30 hours of annual training was not available for review upon request. Only 8 hours has been completed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“3 out of 4 children's records evaluated did not contain a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“3 out of 4 children's records evaluated did not contain immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
747.4301(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“A child was observed sitting in a blue high chair that was missing safety straps. The high chair is supposed to be equipped with safety straps and the child could fall out of the chair.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 9 month old was observed in a crib that had blankets and toys in it.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
“The first aid kit did not contain any gauze.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The provider has not conducted any fire drills since 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies did not contain the following information: - Safe Sleep Policy for Infants under 12 months - Promotion of Physical Activities”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“A severe weather drill has not been conducted since 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“During the inspection there were 8 children in care with one caregiver. There were 2 children under 17 months old, and the other 6 children were all 2 years old. The maximum number of children allowed, who are 18 months and older is no more than 4 children. The provider was over ratio by 2 children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
- Oct 11, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Freda Cartwright
Is Freda Cartwright licensed?
Yes. Freda Cartwright is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued August 30, 1989. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Freda Cartwright last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Freda Cartwright had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Freda Cartwright care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Freda Cartwright accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Freda Cartwright's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Freda Cartwright cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 437-8651 to ask.
What is Freda Cartwright's phone number?
(281) 437-8651.
Where is Freda Cartwright?
Houston, TX 77053. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.