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La Maternelle French Academy

2301 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 770774.6· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2025
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About La Maternelle French Academy

La Maternelle French Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 5, 2025, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and special-needs / inclusion care.

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

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campBilingual program

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through Kindergarten (5 to 6 years old)
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
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “8:30 am - 3:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through Kindergarten (5 to 6 years old)
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp
ApproachBilingual / immersion (French)
Daily lifeExtended care: Before-care 7:00-8:30am and after-care 3:30-6:30pm
LanguagesFrench
MoreFounded 2008
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

La Maternelle French Academy 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 La Maternelle French Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1799997
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “Observed expired emergency medication stored at the operation. NOTE: The medication was removed and sent back home with the parent during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “Observed several brown ceiling tiles throughout the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

  3. Sep 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “There was not an update playground maintenance checklist available for licensing to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025

  4. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “One employee did not have the required hands on skills related training requirements for CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

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 La Maternelle French Academy

Is La Maternelle French Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 5, 2025.

When was La Maternelle French Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Maternelle French Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 La Maternelle French Academy care for?

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

Does La Maternelle French Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are La Maternelle French 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 La Maternelle French Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 589-7400 to ask.

What is La Maternelle French Academy's phone number?

(281) 589-7400.

Where is La Maternelle French Academy?

2301 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77077. The nearest other daycare we list is Ashford Child Enrichment Center, 0.1 miles away.

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