Dorothy Lackey
Houston, TX 77026 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Humble Beginners
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2001
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About
About Humble Beginners
Humble Beginners is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 27, 2001, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Humble Beginners 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 Humble Beginners
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2001
- License number
- #810577
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Transportation 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“The incident that occurred on 5/4/26 was not notated on the Incident report form nor shared with the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to make a self-report to CCR within 2 days concerning the occurrence of prohibitive punishment, an other non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm. The incident occurred on 5/4/26, and the self-report was made on 5/18/26.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver lacked good judgment when placing a 1-year-old child in a restrictive device for timeout in the classroom restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“A less serious injury was caused by a caregiver with a child while in care and the parent was not notified.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“An incident/accident report form was not shared with the parent at pickup or via email on the less than serious injury of the child.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not demonstrate competency and good judgment when an injury occurred with a child.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing table had a nonabsorbent pad that was ripped.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 out of 6 children's files is missing immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“1 out of 6 children's files missing a heatlh statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“2 out of 6 staff files missing 2-hour transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“The center needs a working carbon monoxide detector installed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025
746.1311(f)(2) - Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
“The primary director needs to complete three clock hours of the annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
Jan 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5607(e)(4)(A) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height
“Two children on the van did not have boaster seats.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Four infants did not have an updated feeding instruction forms.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a updated fire inspection, The last fire inspection was on 10/5/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
Show 3 earlier visits
Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The director attendance records were not available.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
Feb 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose-fill for the pre-k playground with a playing surface under 5 feet was measured at 4 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“One director owes certificates for 5 hours annual training to include topics in Food Allergy and Building Physical Safety. One director owes certificates for 6.5 hours annual training to include topics in Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, and Food Allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023
Feb 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“During review of Transportation the operation was found to not have Emergency medical information for 13 children being transportated. This was corrected when the director placed the information in the transportation binder.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Humble Beginners
Is Humble Beginners licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 27, 2001.
When was Humble Beginners 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 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Humble Beginners had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Humble Beginners care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Humble Beginners accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Humble Beginners' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Humble Beginners cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 673-2229 to ask.
What is Humble Beginners' phone number?
(713) 673-2229.
Where is Humble Beginners?
3713 Sayers St, Houston, TX 77026. The nearest other daycare we list is Community Partners FifthWard Early ChildHood Development Ctr, under 0.1 miles away.