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Katy GT Academy

21020 Highland Knolls Dr, Katy, TX 774504.4· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$249
year first permitted
2008

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About Katy GT Academy

Katy GT Academy is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 28, 2008, for up to 119 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp. It lists weekly tuition of $249.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months through 5 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentCBE Prep, GT Prep, Homework Help
TransportationTransportation (transportation from many schools in the Katy area)
Licensed capacity119 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Katy GT Academy lists weekly tuition of $249. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Academic Week (Monday - Thursdays)$249
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Harris 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 Katy GT Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
119 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#894691
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 2
  • 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. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check

      “5 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the address of the child's physican.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “4 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2025

  3. Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “During the inspection, 3 caregivers were observed in the classroom with direct access to children.The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present. Note: One caregiver did leave the operation during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      “Documentation showing children were signed into care was not available upon request.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A caregiver was observed on their cell phone while children were in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

  5. Jul 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

      “The director and a caregiver have incomplete employee affidavit forms within their respective files upon review of five staff records.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023

  6. Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 15, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, as required. The survey was completed the day the inspector notified the director of the pending item.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022

  8. Feb 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “This standard is being recited because the operation did not have a completed emergency preparedness plan based on minimum standard guidelines.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “I am reciting this standard due to the playground was observed to still have insufficient loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022

  10. Jan 13, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “The caregiver who was in charge was also covering classroom. The caregiver left children in the classroom alone during nap time to come and open the door for licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      “The operation did not have for review a sign in/out tracking system for children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      “A television in the after school classroom was not mounted or anchored down preventing tipping over.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Gallons of Bleach was observed on a shelf next to food items. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the bleach from the shelf.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

      “In the kitchen area food (cabbage, sausage, curry potato) was observed sitting out and uncovered. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director covered the food and placed it inside the refrigerator.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings

      “The wooden climbing structure had a protruding metal screw exposed and accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “All fire drills conducted for 2021 had an exit time of more than 3 minutes with the exception of (July and November 2021). The fire drill conducted on 1/4/22 had an exit time of 5 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The operation did not have a completed emergency preparedness plan based on minimum standard guidelines.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “The playground was observed to have insufficient loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 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 Katy GT Academy

Is Katy GT Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 28, 2008.

When was Katy GT Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Katy GT Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Katy GT Academy care for?

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

Does Katy GT Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Katy GT Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Katy GT Academy cost?

Weekly tuition of $249, as it lists it.

What is Katy GT Academy's phone number?

(281) 646-7360.

Where is Katy GT Academy?

21020 Highland Knolls Dr, Katy, TX 77450. The nearest other daycare we list is Hayes Elementary ASP, 0.3 miles away.

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