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Helen's Haven Childcare

Houston, TX 77048 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
2025

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About Helen's Haven Childcare

Helen's Haven Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 16, 2025, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 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
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Helen's Haven Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 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 Helen's Haven Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1803378
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. May 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

      “Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission

      “Three children records did not contain the required immunization record during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “All emergency contacts were observed documented on children records.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

  2. Apr 23, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

      “Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operations monthly fire drill was last conducted 1/9/2026.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      747.2319(2) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

      “A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy chair with a bottle propped with a blanket. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission

      “Two children records did not contain the required immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps

      “A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy without the required straps.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      747.2317(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “A four month old infant was observed seated in a restrictive device from 11:45 am to 12:38 pm.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Screen time was provided to children ages 4 months, 14 months, 19 months, 3 years and 4 years old.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Four out of five records did not contain a completed emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

  3. Mar 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      747.1149 - Director Certificate Not Renewed

      “The directors certificate expired 03/03/2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

  4. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo 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 Helen's Haven Childcare

Is Helen's Haven Childcare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 16, 2025.

When was Helen's Haven Childcare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Helen's Haven Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Helen's Haven Childcare care for?

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

Does Helen's Haven Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Helen's Haven Childcare'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 Helen's Haven Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 748-6989 to ask.

What is Helen's Haven Childcare's phone number?

(713) 748-6989.

Where is Helen's Haven Childcare?

Houston, TX 77048. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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