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Kids Garden

6729 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 770054.5· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
47
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2022

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About Kids Garden

Kids Garden is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 23, 2022, for up to 47 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, drop-in care, full-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMWeekend hours

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Ages 1 - 12
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
47 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 1 - 12
ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachMontessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentArt, STEAM, and play-based lab and studio classes
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Sat: 9:00 - 2:00 (3rd Saturday of the month)
DiscountsDiscounted rates with hourly increments of 12, 24, 48 & 72
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Garden 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.
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 Kids Garden

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
47 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1732948
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.601(a) - Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation

      “One child missing emergency contact address. One child missing date of admission and health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Caregiver did not give an accurate headcount of their children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “All employees missing training on Hazardous materials and food allergies. Two caregivers missing educational proofs. One caregiver missing 2985.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

  4. May 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “One caregiver needs sixteen hours of preservice training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child enrolled.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “An immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

  5. Jun 6, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver was observed with a group of 24 children ages 2-6 years old. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director is in need of 30 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The last sanitation inspection was conducted 01/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “One caregiver is in need of 24 hours of Pre-Service training. Two caregivers are in need of 8 hours of Pre-Service training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Four children were in need of a special needs statement. Four children were in need of current immunization records. Two children needed a health statement. Two children needed an address for the emergency contact. Two children are in need of a food allergy emergency plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operations last fire inspection was conducted 01/04/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One caregiver is in need of 20 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “The diaper changing equipment used in the toddler area was torn.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023

  6. Dec 20, 2022Inspection1 rule 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 a caregiver was present with children and the caregivers background check status was inactive. Note: Anyone with access to children in care who is present at the center must have an active and eligible background check from Child Care Regulation.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2022

  7. Jun 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 10, 2022InspectionNo 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 Kids Garden

Is Kids Garden licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 23, 2022.

When was Kids Garden last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Garden had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Kids Garden care for?

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

Does Kids Garden accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids Garden's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Garden cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 485-4418 to ask.

What is Kids Garden's phone number?

(713) 485-4418.

Where is Kids Garden?

6729 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77005. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Marks Episcopal 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).