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Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program

18220 Upper Bay Rd, Houston, TX 770585.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
322
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1987

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About Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program

Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 6, 1987, for up to 322 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
322 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 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
Licensed capacity322 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program 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 Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
322 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#198834
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 16 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 22 visits
  1. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The daycare is lacking current gas pipe test, last one expired on 2/16/2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026

  5. Mar 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 14, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “During the investigation staff left a child in the hallway unsupervised for at least six minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

    • 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

      “During the investigation the operation self reported a child was left unsupervised during transition.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

  10. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 7, 2025Visit2 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 information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not provide adequate supervision when child in care was left in the classroom unsupervised for five minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not account for all children in care during transition time when they left the room to go to the office.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

  4. May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      “One caregiver is missing one hour of child maltreatment training.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

  5. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

  7. Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

      “There was a parent volunteer with no active background check alone with 3 children. Note: Admin Penalty is attached. Note: Volunteer left the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023

  9. Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “I observe several pieces of wooden logs deteriorating and three large nails protruding along the fence in the playground area.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022

  10. May 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Apr 25, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Based on the information obtained, it was determined a child was left unsupervised on the playground for eight minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregivers did not count the number of children after returning from playground.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 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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FAQ

Questions about Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program

Is Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 6, 1987.

When was Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program care for?

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

Does Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 333-3323 to ask.

What is Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program's phone number?

(281) 333-3323.

Where is Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program?

18220 Upper Bay Rd, Houston, TX 77058. The nearest other daycare we list is Space Family Education, 0.3 miles away.

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