The Kenworthy School
880 W 28th St, Houston, TX
4.6· 25 reviews
Houston Heights DC Center
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2000
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About Houston Heights DC Center
Houston Heights DC Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 22, 2000, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Houston Heights DC 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 Houston Heights DC Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2000
- License number
- #545397
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current Fire Inspection Report for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
“During the recent inspection, it was observed that a few child sleeping mats were torn and ripped, compromising the integrity of the protective outer covering”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
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
“Two children enrolled in the operation did not have the required Health Statements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two caregivers are missing the required 24 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
“The operation did not have two exits out of a fenced area in the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan did not have how the operation will move infants and children with limit mobility.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The Tiny Tots classroom had one caregiver with six infants specified age group for 12-17 months old is 1 to 5. The caregiver was one over ratio at naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver CPR expired on 1/2024 and another caregiver CPR was conducted online.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies does not cover how they will promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity and the benefits for the children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver first aid expired on 1/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation does not have an updated gas inspection, the last inspection was conducted on 9/28/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Sep 7, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two children in high chairs were not strapped in due to the hair chairs not having straps on them. Corrected: When the operation put straps on the high chairs and the children were strapped in.”
Corrected during the visit
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
“The operation did not notify licensing that they were offering transportation as a service. Corrected: When I reviewed the buses and transportation standard.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director and two drivers did not have transportation training and have been transporting children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Four caregivers did not have the corrected curriculum for CPR it was not instructed on a manikin in person.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director is missing 27 hours for annual training for training year 5-1-2022 to 5-1-2023. 19 hours were taken from training year 5-1-2023 to 5-1-2024 and still missing 6 1/2 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two caregivers are missing 2 hours for annual training for training year 6/14/2022 to 6/14/2023 and training year 9/16/2021 to 9/16/2022. Another caregiver is missing 5 hours or annual training for training year 8/16/2022 to 8/16/2023. Corrected: When taken two hours of training for training year 6/14/2023 to 6/14/2022 and 9/16/2022 to 9/16/2023. Five hours of training was taken from 8/16/2023 to 8/16/2024.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“It was observed in the two classroom were children were napping the room did not have adequate lighting during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“Caregiver stated she had 11 children in care, when I counted there were only 9 children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
“After the caregiver changed a child hand sanitizers was used and the caregiver did not wash their hands with soap and water.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation has not had a gas inspection since 10/08/2019.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have an updated sanitation inspection, the last inspection was expired on 7/27/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation last fire inspection expired on 1/31/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.3420(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
“It was stated by a caregiver she uses hand sanitizers after changing children, the children in the class ages are 13-15 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
“It was observed that the spacing between cots did not have enough space between the cots for children to get up and move or the caregiver to walk through.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not have a updated children's product form.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Houston Heights DC Center
Is Houston Heights DC Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 22, 2000.
When was Houston Heights DC Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Houston Heights DC Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Houston Heights DC Center care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Houston Heights DC Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Houston Heights DC Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Houston Heights DC Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 869-7475 to ask.
What is Houston Heights DC Center's phone number?
(713) 869-7475.
Where is Houston Heights DC Center?
902 W 8th St, Houston, TX 77007. The nearest other daycare we list is Gonzales Day Care, 0.3 miles away.