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Houston, TX 77004 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Growth Academy Courage
- licensed capacity
- 105
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Growth Academy Courage
Growth Academy Courage is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 3, 2024, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts 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
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K |
| Enrichment | Art Lessons |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Growth Academy Courage 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 Growth Academy Courage
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1791011
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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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- Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“There was no additional staff present in the building while caregiver was supervising children during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Window tent on the van were observed still peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
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
“Caregiver was observed coming out of the office, leaving 14 children ages 2-5 years old with an SAG of 2 years unsupervised during naptime..”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 6, 10, 10, 14, 14 months old. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver arrived to assist in the infant room during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two out of four infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every thirty days.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants without an approved/active background check. During the inspection caregiver was observed leaving the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“A bottle of motor oil was observed laying on the floor of the van accessible to children during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Window tent on the van was observed peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“A garbage can with water inside was observed accessible to children in the playground area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
- Aug 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“There was no current Fire Inspection Report available for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Three infants ages 5 months, 12 months, and 12 months old were observed sitting in feeder table with safety straps not fastened. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed to strap the infants and observed fastening the safety straps.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The use zones for stationary equipment on playground was observed not extending six feet in all directions during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Multiple cots were observed torn and not washable during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver was observed removing the torn cots from use by children.”
Corrected during the visit
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
“Three children ages 3 and 4 years old were observed unsupervised in the restroom during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
- Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A soft toy was observed in the crib with a 2 month old infant. The toy was observed being removed from the crib by caregiver during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Sheet in crib with 2 month old infant was observed not snugly fitted during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed replacing sheet with a snug fitting sheet.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There was no current fire inspection to review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Growth Academy Courage
Is Growth Academy Courage licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 3, 2024.
When was Growth Academy Courage last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growth Academy Courage had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Growth Academy Courage care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Growth Academy Courage accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Growth Academy Courage's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Growth Academy Courage cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 868-6250 to ask.
What is Growth Academy Courage's phone number?
(832) 868-6250.
Where is Growth Academy Courage?
4304 La Branch St, Houston, TX 77004. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center, 0.2 miles away.