Astra Academy
19115 Spanish Needle Drive, Houston, TX
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Katy ISD East Transportation is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 10, 1987, for up to 139 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 139 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Katy ISD East Transportation 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).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
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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746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There is no documented fire drills for the month of October. This was corrected when the director documented the date of the fire drill.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“The activity plans have not been posted.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“There is a note on the entrance door stating that parents will not be permitted inside the building without an appointment. This was corrected when the director removed the posting.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“There is no written activity plan posted in the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“1 out 8 caregivers did not have CPR first aid. Caregiver start date ws March 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection expired on 10/20/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“One employee did not have the high school diploma translated into English.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection document was unavailable for review, and the current one expired on 01/15/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022
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, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 1987.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 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.
139, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 396-2709 to ask.
(281) 396-2709.
2901 Dulaney Rd, Houston, TX 77084. The nearest other daycare we list is Club Busy Bee - Mayde Creek, 0.6 miles away.