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Heritage Christian DCC

315 W House St, Alvin, TX 775113.9· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
216
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1993

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About Heritage Christian DCC

Heritage Christian DCC is a licensed child care center in Alvin, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 8, 1993, for up to 216 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
216 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity216 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Heritage Christian DCC has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria 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.
Brazoria 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 Heritage Christian DCC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
216 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1993
License number
#420186
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 13, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

      “During the investigations, it was found the director is present at the operation a minimum of 75%”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

      “During the investigation, a timesheet for the director was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

  4. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

      “The operation did not have an existing Transportation Emergency Plan for evaluation during this inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “Proof of all 30 hours of the required annual training for the operation director was not available at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Of the ten staff files evaluated, there was no proof of the 24 hours of required annual training for seven of the caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

  7. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

  8. Oct 8, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases

      “The operation did not have information relating to Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees,”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

      “Operational Handbook was reviewed and did not have a statement relating to safe sleep.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

      “Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to: Instructions on how a parent may access the (A) Minimum standards on line; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hot line; and (C) HHSC website. (24) Your emergency preparedness plan [High]”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening

      “Operational handbook did not have a statement relating to hearing and vision for children”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to parents rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • TransportationMedium risk

      746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation

      “Operational handbook did not have a statement relating to transportation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen

      “Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to insect repellent and/or sunscreen”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Six staff files were reviewed and did not have their Health and Safety Audit Training available for review for calendar year 23-24.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

      “The operation did not have a statement relating to whether they were going to administer epinephrine or not.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Food and nutritionLow risk

      746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions

      “Operation did not have a statement relating to having a space for mothers who breastfeed.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

      “Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to how abuse and neglect will be prevented in the operation by employees”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

  9. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “The youngest child in the toddler room was 15 months old and the oldest child was 12 years old.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

  4. Oct 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for a caregiver who used inappropriate discipline with children in care. The punishment used was the caregiver yelling at the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024

  5. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Follow Up: The operation has not implemented procedures to ensure that children are not grabbed or pulled on.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “I observed two children leave the playground and go into the building unsupervised. I also observed a child walking down the hallway unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023

  7. Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 17, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on information obtained throughout the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a director failed to demonstrate self-control and competency while caring for school age children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation, the director was observed grabbing on a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not report the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023

  9. Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 27, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “There is no documentation that the monthly check were done.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      “There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. Photo was taken of the drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length

      “I reviewed 4 employee files that did not have the number of hours the training was for. A photo was taken of the training certificate.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “I observed on the toddler playground grass growing through the mulch. Photos were taken of this playground. On the pre-school playground the slide structure I observed in several areas that the wood was splintering. Photos were taken of the this structure. On the school age playground the robot had several rusty area that children had access to. Also on this play area the slide had sharp metal pieces on it. Insects were also observed on the slide (caterpillar larval). Photos were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “In the nap room the ceiling tiles were stained. Also the border was missing in this classroom.Photos were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022

  11. Jun 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Apr 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Mar 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding

      “In the infant classroom an 11 month old infant was in timeout. This was corrected when the director advised the caregivers that infant are not allowed in timeout.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

      “I observed on the school age playground with the robot that a nail was exposed where a piece of the missing log was at. A photo was taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022

  14. Mar 23, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation, the children were not sign-in or out daily.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022

  15. Dec 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Oct 14, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “I observed a van without the safety alarm installed on it.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “A person observed with access with children did not have a current background check. This was corrected at inspection when individual was instructed to leave the operation and the director ran their background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

  18. Oct 7, 2021Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before leaving the van unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a five year old child was left on the van for approximately 50 minutes unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not have the means to check off the children as they were being dropped off at their schools, which resulted in the caregiver not knowing the group of children they were responsible for. As a result, a child was left behind on the van unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not check the van after transporting, which resulted in a five year old child being left on the van unattended for approximately 50 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021

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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Questions about Heritage Christian DCC

Is Heritage Christian DCC licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 8, 1993.

When was Heritage Christian DCC last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Heritage Christian DCC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 12 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 Heritage Christian DCC care for?

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

Does Heritage Christian DCC accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Heritage Christian DCC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Heritage Christian DCC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 331-6082 to ask.

What is Heritage Christian DCC's phone number?

(281) 331-6082.

Where is Heritage Christian DCC?

315 W House St, Alvin, TX 77511. The nearest other daycare we list is The Village Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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