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Houston, TX 77095 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Growing Minds Academy
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Growing Minds Academy
Growing Minds Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 29, 2023, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM. It describes a Montessori, Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infants 1:4 Caregiver to Infant Ratio |
| Staff | CPR-certified staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training partnership with parents using positive encouragement |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (livestream classroom cameras), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (State Accredited Preschool (State of Texas)) |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Growing Minds Academy 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 Growing Minds Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1756207
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/4/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“5 out of 7 caregivers did not have cpr that met the skill based guidelines.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“1 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“7 out of 7 employees did not have the form 2912 completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
Jun 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“3 out of 3 infants did not have updated feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“2 out of 3 infants under 12 months were asleep in the crib with a boppy and a blanket.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“Based on information obtained, there was violation with this minimum standard. On the follow up inspection 10/25/2023, the day care has the forms that they have been using for daily report for children in care from infants to toddlers. Forms help parents know what happened during the day with their children and help the caregivers between shifts. The day care complied with this minimum standard rule on 10/25/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
Show 7 earlier visits
- Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Reviewing Personal records 4 out of 5 staff records is missing affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023
746.901(7) - Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
“Reviewing Personal records 4 out of 5 staff records. Staff is missing background documentations.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Reviewing Children's records, 4 out of 6 children's records were missing address of another person responsible individual (friend or relative) who be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“Reviewing Personal Records, 4 out of 5 staff records is missing training hours/orientations training hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Reviewing children's records 2 out of 6 records are missing Immunization Records.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Reviewing children's records, 4 out of 5 children's records were missing Health Statement.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
- Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“It was observed in the lunch caregiver caring for children, as caregiver back ground is pending.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023
- Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 10, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“There was no fannual sanitation inspection by the Health Department.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
“The operational policy is misssing the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical play.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
“Instructions how parents can contact licensing office and access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website was not included in the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
“There was no policy in written regarding epinephrine auto-injectors to use in the event of an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
“The immunizations requirements was missing in the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
“There was no hearing and vision policy available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“A relocation of the children and caregivers to a designated, alternate shelter in an emergency such as a flood, a hurricane, medical emergency, or communicable disease outbreak; was not written in the emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There was no fire inspection by the fire marshal.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Growing Minds Academy
Is Growing Minds Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 29, 2023.
When was Growing Minds Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growing Minds Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Growing Minds Academy care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Growing Minds Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Growing Minds Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Growing Minds Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 463-6955 to ask.
What is Growing Minds Academy's phone number?
(281) 463-6955.
Where is Growing Minds Academy?
6955 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine N Smiles Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.