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Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center

1620 Spencer Hwy Ste 21, South Houston, TX 775874.5· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2013

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About Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center

Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center is a licensed child care center in South Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 16, 2013, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts 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
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (Texas Rising Star certified (star level not stated))
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art 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 Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1512384
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “The outside dinosaur rocking play equipment has an open and sharp crack on the head of the dinosaur.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2705(2) - School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Rest Equipment

      “It was found during naptime that school age children did not have appropriate nap or resting equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child did not have a health care statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

  4. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 27, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Two caregivers missing current first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Director missing current transportation safety training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “One of the vehicles used for transportation was missing first aid kit. Note: corrected when first aid kit replaced.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “I observe in the playground piece of equipment that was broken and unlock gate leading to hazardous area.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

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

      “No playground maintenance checklist available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “One caregiver missing current CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023

  7. Sep 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “It was found that the fire inspection was last completed on 06/22/21 and expired on 06/22/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2022

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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Questions about Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center

Is Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 16, 2013.

When was Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 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 Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center care for?

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

Does Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center'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 Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 378-0255 to ask.

What is Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center's phone number?

(713) 378-0255.

Where is Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center?

1620 Spencer Hwy Ste 21, South Houston, TX 77587. The nearest other daycare we list is Elite Tots Learning Academy South Houston, 1 miles away.

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