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2818 Palmer Hwy, Texas City, TX
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Funtastic Friends Academy
- licensed capacity
- 24
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Funtastic Friends Academy
Funtastic Friends Academy is a licensed child care center in Texas City, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 3, 2018, for up to 24 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Funtastic Friends Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $172 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 Funtastic Friends Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1663882
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Caregiver with hire dates 07/05/2023 do not have the required annual training: - Emergency preparedness; - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; - Administering medication, if applicable; - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials;”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“Director with hire dates 10/20/2017 do not have the required annual training: - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials;”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
Oct 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“During inspection, staff hired on 10/20/2017 did not have 30 hours of annual training for 2022-2023.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
Nov 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation's Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) form is not current as it was last certified on 10/3/2017. Note: Corrected when the director viewed the website and certified a copy of the form.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During inspection, board from fence outside was broken.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“A child was missing the emergency contact address on the admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2021
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“During inspection, children and caregiver were not following the written activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During inspection, children under the age of two were observed watching a show on the ipad.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“Staff hired on 10/2/2017 had 21.5 hours of annual training for 2020-2021 year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During inspection, the shed on the playground was not locked.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“During insepection, staff hired on 8/16/2021, 7/5/2021, and 10/2/2017 had invalid Pediatric CPR training. Noted: Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
“During inspection, 2 out of the 2 rooms observed had diapers and wipes in reach of children. Noted: Supplies where moved out of reach by staff.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Funtastic Friends Academy
Is Funtastic Friends Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 3, 2018.
When was Funtastic Friends Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Funtastic Friends Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Funtastic Friends Academy care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Funtastic Friends Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Funtastic Friends Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Funtastic Friends Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 466-2732 to ask.
What is Funtastic Friends Academy's phone number?
(409) 466-2732.
Where is Funtastic Friends Academy?
825 N Logan St, Texas City, TX 77590. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Elites, 0.3 miles away.