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Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)

1001 Birdwell Ln, Big Spring, TX 79720
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
2001
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About Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)

Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) is a licensed child care center in Big Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 16, 2001, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday (During School Year); 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday (During Summer)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care and summer camp
CurriculumConscious Discipline
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCMS Vendor
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (Texas Rising Star 4-star (4 out of 4))
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Howard County has a median price of $155 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.
Howard County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$155
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$129

School age

Center$132
Home daycare$122

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 Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2001
License number
#506810
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • 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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  1. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 28, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation staff did not notify the parent or authorized pick-up person, at pick up time, that their child fell hitting their head and complained of wrist pain while in care at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

  6. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 3, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • 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

      “This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. Two children walked out of the operation unnoticed and remained unsupervised outdoors for over two minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024

  9. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo 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 Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)

Is Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 16, 2001.

When was Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) care for?

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

Does Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 264-5185 to ask.

What is Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)'s phone number?

(432) 264-5185.

Where is Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)?

1001 Birdwell Ln, Big Spring, TX 79720. The nearest other daycare we list is Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy, 1.2 miles away.

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