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Friendswood Childrens House

304 W Edgewood Dr, Friendswood, TX 775464.6· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1999

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About Friendswood Childrens House

Friendswood Childrens House is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 8, 1999, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach, with pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 16 months through 2nd grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 16 months through 2nd grade
ProgramsPre-K and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian school), Montessori
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Friendswood Childrens House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston 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.
Galveston 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 Friendswood Childrens House

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#539665
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      “At time of inspection, two playgrounds were observed with loose-fill less than 9 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “At time of inspection, one out of the five classrooms observed had 15 children to 1 caregiver, making them over ratio by 4 children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

  3. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

  7. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 6, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “One caregiver was allowed direct access to children in care before a background check was submitted.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023

  10. Mar 23, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a child was left unsupervised, which resulted in a child being able to exit a side door of the operation and walk up to the street known as Edgewood Boulevard.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Dec 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings

      “A multiple occupancy swing was observed on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022

  2. Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Friendswood Childrens House

Is Friendswood Childrens House licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 8, 1999.

When was Friendswood Childrens House last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Friendswood Childrens House had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 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 Friendswood Childrens House care for?

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

Does Friendswood Childrens House accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Friendswood Childrens House's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Friendswood Childrens House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 482-0240 to ask.

What is Friendswood Childrens House's phone number?

(281) 482-0240.

Where is Friendswood Childrens House?

304 W Edgewood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings Early Lrng Prgm at Friendswood Methodist, 0.3 miles away.

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