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Gulf Meadows Child Development Center

8012 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 770754.5· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
142
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2008

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About Gulf Meadows Child Development Center

Gulf Meadows Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 3, 2008, for up to 142 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k and preschool.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
142 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6 AM – 6 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 to 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Gulf Meadows Church DBA Living Hope Houston), Play-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (bus pickup from select local schools)
Licensed capacity142 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gulf Meadows Child Development Center 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 Gulf Meadows Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
142 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#873526
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: 1 rule cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 6 visits
  1. Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “The directors First aid/CPR training expired 12/8/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

  2. Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The playgrounds loose fill was observed below proper depth. Note: Pictures were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025

  3. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “During the inspection a child was missing immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “During the inspection time it was not observed that children's mats were not labeled.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 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 Gulf Meadows Child Development Center

Is Gulf Meadows Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Gulf Meadows Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 9, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gulf Meadows Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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 Gulf Meadows Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Gulf Meadows Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Gulf Meadows Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Gulf Meadows Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 987-9503 to ask.

What is Gulf Meadows Child Development Center's phone number?

(713) 987-9503.

Where is Gulf Meadows Child Development Center?

8012 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77075. The nearest other daycare we list is Ngot Thi Nguyen, 0.8 miles away.

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