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Growing Tree Academy

5310 Elm St, Houston, TX 770814.5· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2008
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About Growing Tree Academy

Growing Tree Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 28, 2008, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsOpens before 7 AMBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to twelve years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to twelve years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish)
EnrichmentSpanish, PE, Technology, Dance and Art
StaffAll of our staff are certified in CPR and first aid
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (Webcams with Parental Access)
TransportationTransportation (Transportation from surrounding area elementary schools)
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Growing Tree 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.
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 Growing Tree Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#878152
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “Sign-in/out logs for the director was not made available for review. According to the caregiver in charge, it is unknown if a log of attendance for the director is kept.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “A caregiver with a conditional background check was observed in be alone with a group of 6 children 23m-2yrs. NOTE: The caregiver went on break during the inspection and was placed in another group with a caregiver when they returned.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022

  8. May 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Growing Tree Academy

Is Growing Tree Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 2008.

When was Growing Tree Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Growing Tree Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Tree Academy care for?

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

Does Growing Tree Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Growing Tree Academy'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 Growing Tree Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 665-9722 to ask.

What is Growing Tree Academy's phone number?

(713) 665-9722.

Where is Growing Tree Academy?

5310 Elm St, Houston, TX 77081. The nearest other daycare we list is The Apple Tree Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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