Judy Mendoza
Houston, TX 77066 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Highland Preschool and Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 187
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Highland Preschool and Childcare Center
Highland Preschool and Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 3, 2022, for up to 187 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts 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
- 187 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Staff | Quality teachers with a strong history of experience and validated credentials in early childhood development |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 187 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Highland Preschool and Childcare 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.
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 Highland Preschool and Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 187 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1723256
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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See all 15 visits
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“I observed a classroom out of ratio. There were 15 children in the room and it should have been no more than 13 children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
- Apr 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Information regarding inclusive services. 2. Information regarding the benefits of outdoor play and physical activity, type of physical activity, criteria used to determine extreme weather that will prevent children from playing outside and a plan for children to receive physical activity when they can't go outside.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2024
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“The current menu was not posted in prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked an immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with required immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“A current staff list was not posted in a prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the number of children she was responsible for,”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two classrooms were not in compliance with child/staff ratios. 1. There were 18 children, ages 2-3 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 15 children. 2. There were 9 infant, 4-18 months old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 0-11 months. with this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 4 children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Staff did not complete annual training in food allergies, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“A qualified caregiver was not left in charge in the director's absence.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
Feb 27, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated since August 2022. Written feeding instructions must be updated every 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy for infants 0-12 months old 2. Inform parents there is a comfortable place for a mother to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided. 3. The requirements for outdoor play and physical activity, 4. Vaccination policy for staff. 5. Child abuse and neglect training requirements for staff”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“An activity plan was not posted in the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023
746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
“Loose-fill surfacing has been installed over concrete. Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Infants were sitting in equipment without the safety straps being fastened. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The personnel records evaluated did not contain the required information. The files lacked the following information: 1. Hire date 2. How the education requirement was met 3. Notarized affidavits 4. Signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and operational poilicies were received 5. Signed doucmentation that orientaion was completed 6. Training hours for the previous and current training years 7. Photo identification”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2023
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The daily report sheet does not include the following information: 1. The times the child was fed. 2. The amount of food eaten if on baby food or table food 3. The times of all diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two were behind with immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“The director did not receive 30 clock hours of training for the August 2021-August 2022 training year. You will need to receive make-up training hours that won't count towards the current training year.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked a health care statement.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Outlets were uncovered in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four lacked a health statement from a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2023
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact 3. Two lacked the phone numbers for the people that can pick up the child 4. Two lacked the date of admission”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2023
Show 5 earlier visits
- Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“A group of toddler age children were not properly supervised during nap time. The caregiver was sitting in the doorway of two classrooms in an attempt to supervise two groups of children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2022
Aug 30, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“The director was not present when I arrived at the center and staff did not know who was in charge. A qualified caregiver must be left in charge in the directors absence.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“The center is not practicing sever weather and lock down drills. These drills must be practiced four times in a calendar year.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguishers are not being checked monthly to ensure the arrows is in the green area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The rooms children were napping in did not have adequate lighting. The classrooms were dark and I had to give my eyes time to adjust.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
“The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The carbon monoxide detector is not being tested monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
- Dec 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“There were nails and metal flaps on the edge of the edged of the playground structure exposed to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver present in the room with 6 infants.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“The use zone from the exit of the slide to the parimeter of the playground did not extend at least 6 feet.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Highland Preschool and Childcare Center
Is Highland Preschool and Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 3, 2022.
When was Highland Preschool and Childcare Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Highland Preschool and Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Highland Preschool and Childcare Center care for?
187, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Highland Preschool and Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Highland Preschool and Childcare Center'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 Highland Preschool and Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 444-1172 to ask.
What is Highland Preschool and Childcare Center's phone number?
(281) 444-1172.
Where is Highland Preschool and Childcare Center?
5335 W Richey Rd, Houston, TX 77066. The nearest other daycare we list is Sharon Louise Bernard, 0.4 miles away.