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Kandiland Day School - Friendswood

1504 E Winding Way Dr, Friendswood, TX 775464.5· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2020

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About Kandiland Day School - Friendswood

Kandiland Day School - Friendswood is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 28, 2020, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kandiland Day School - Friendswood has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston 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.
Galveston County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Kandiland Day School - Friendswood

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1691943
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 16, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Transportation 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. Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “During the inspection, the fire emergency drills was not documented with the start time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026

  2. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025

  3. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The diaper changing mat in the infant classroom had multiple tears.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One out of ten children's files evaluated is missing immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “A vehicle used to transport children has a safety alarm however, it was not working when the vehicle was evaluated during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024

  6. Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Three caregivers and the director were lacking the required transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022

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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Questions about Kandiland Day School - Friendswood

Is Kandiland Day School - Friendswood licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 2020.

When was Kandiland Day School - Friendswood last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 16, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kandiland Day School - Friendswood had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Kandiland Day School - Friendswood care for?

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

Does Kandiland Day School - Friendswood accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kandiland Day School - Friendswood'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 Kandiland Day School - Friendswood cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 385-1130 to ask.

What is Kandiland Day School - Friendswood's phone number?

(346) 385-1130.

Where is Kandiland Day School - Friendswood?

1504 E Winding Way Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546. The nearest other daycare we list is For Children Only Day School, 0.1 miles away.

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