Francois Academy Early Education
1201 E Airtex Dr Ste F, Houston, TX
4.3· 41 reviews
Houston Kidz Center
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Houston Kidz Center
Houston Kidz Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 19, 2017, for up to 136 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Dwelling Place Church) |
| Curriculum | Abeka |
| Enrichment | Music, sports, and art |
| Staff | CPR, First Aid Training, 15 hours of Professional Development in Childcare Training |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Fingerprint entry lock system, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Texas Child Care Connection TX3C (NCI) previously called Workforce Solutions |
| Transportation | Transportation (before and after school transportation to nearby public schools) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Interactive parent communication app) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Houston Kidz Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $172 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 Kidz Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1646174
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“A child received an injury in April 2025 and was treated by the eye doctor. There was no report made to licensing when the parent notified the director of the diagnosis and doctor's visit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2024Visit1 rule cited
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
“Based on the information obtain during investigation inspection a child was found outside on the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Oct 23, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.307(b)(2) - AP Parental Communication - Sign or Symptoms Requiring Hospitalization
“Based on the observations made during the DFPS investigation, a parent of a child who suffered a medical emergency while in care was not accurately notified of the details of the child’s medical emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
746.3605(b)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
“Based on the observations made during the DFPS investigation, there is reason to believe that the operation did not follow operational policy and or contact EMS or ER for a child in care who required immediate treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on the observations made during the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not provided to the parent of a child who suffered a medical emergency while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
- Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Sep 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Houston Kidz Center
Is Houston Kidz Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 19, 2017.
When was Houston Kidz Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Houston Kidz Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Kidz Center care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Houston Kidz Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Houston Kidz Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Houston Kidz Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 443-7787 to ask.
What is Houston Kidz Center's phone number?
(281) 443-7787.
Where is Houston Kidz Center?
713 E Airtex Dr, Houston, TX 77073. The nearest other daycare we list is Francois Academy Early Education, 0.6 miles away.