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Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr

3206 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 770185.0· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
204
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2008

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About Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr

Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 3, 2008, for up to 204 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
204 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity204 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr 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 Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
204 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#878947
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 27, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date

      “CCR observed an expried EpiPen.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation did not have an updated sanitation inspection, the last one conducted was on 9/14/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024

  3. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “One child is still missing information for emergency care authorizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “Caregiver stated they had 15 children in care, when I counted they were 14 children. Corrected: When the caregiver recounted children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Nov 7, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “After the two year old child was changed the caregiver did not wash his hands with soap and water.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The operation did not maintain loose-fill surfacing materials they do not have a least six inches for the play area that is greater than five feet or less.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation did not have a fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “Children medication was not in the original container labeled with their name.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “They were 15 infants missing a updated feed instructions form.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Four caregivers are missing an affidavit in their file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Seven caregivers had online CPR training and not in person.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “In the toddler two classroom two children were observed to be strap in a high chair for time out.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have a updated gas inspection, the last inspection was conduct on 7/13/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “Three children are missing information for emergency care authorizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022

  8. Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 8, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver caring for 6 infants with a SAG of 12-17 months with a ratio of 1:5. The caregiver was over ratio by 1. And in another room I observed a caregiver caring for 8 infants with a SAG of 12-17 months with a ratio of 1:5. The caregiver was over ratio by 3. This was corrected when the director placed another caregiver in each room.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation did not have a current inspection as required by minimum standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth

      “During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver who did not wash an infant's hands after diapering.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021

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 Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr

Is Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 3, 2008.

When was Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 27, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 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 Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr care for?

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

Does Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 880-4622 to ask.

What is Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr's phone number?

(713) 880-4622.

Where is Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr?

3206 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018. The nearest other daycare we list is Tierra Encantada Garden Oaks, 0.3 miles away.

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