Big Blue Marble Academy
3001 W Bay Area Blvd, Friendswood, TX
4.6· 88 reviews
Friendswood KinderCare
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About Friendswood KinderCare
Friendswood KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 2, 2006, for up to 125 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 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
- 125 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Friendswood KinderCare 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.
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 Friendswood KinderCare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #856375- 766
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2026Visit1 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
“Based on information gathered, one child was left outside unsupervised for at least three minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
- Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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 22, 2025
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
- May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Multiple caregivers are missing 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“Multiple employees are missing documentation showing their first date of employment.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Three out of ten employees are missing education credentials on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Three out of ten employees are missing a notarized affidavit on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One out of ten children's files evaluated is missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“I observed children sleeping on cots that were labeled with other children's names in the Preschool, Discovery Preschool, and Infant C clasrooms.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning Supplies were in unlocked cabinets and were accessible to children in the Preschool and Discovery Preschool classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
Feb 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“After a child walked out the restroom did not was they hands. Corrected: When the caregiver had him wash his hands.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current annual inspection as it expired 8/12/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
May 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“During inspection visit staff training files were not avaliable upon review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023
- Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 16, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation caregivers were not adequately supervising the children during their outside time. A child was able to open the fence on the playground and walk to the parking lot. The caregivers were unaware of the incident until informed by another staff member.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the playground did not receive an inspection before students accessed the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the gate surrounding the playground was not locked properly.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022
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. A child was found in the parking lot unattended for approximately 5-15 minutes”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Friendswood KinderCare
Is Friendswood KinderCare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 2, 2006.
When was Friendswood KinderCare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Friendswood KinderCare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 KinderCare care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Friendswood KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Friendswood 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 Friendswood KinderCare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 482-4589 to ask.
What is Friendswood KinderCare's phone number?
(281) 482-4589.
Where is Friendswood KinderCare?
2550 W Bay Area Blvd, Friendswood, TX 77546. The nearest other daycare we list is Big Blue Marble Academy, 0.6 miles away.