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Deer Park, TX 77536 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
La Petite Spencer
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About La Petite Spencer
La Petite Spencer is a licensed child care center in La Porte, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 10, 1985, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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
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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
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Petite Spencer 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Spencer
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #58481- 684
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The latching mechanism on the playground gate was not closing properly presenting a safety hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
- Aug 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in infant room. Note: corrected when staff posted diagram.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The mulch under playground equipment is depleted and piece wooden log along edge is deteriorating presenting a safety hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“I observe napping cots used by children in two rooms that were not labeled. Note: corrected when staff labeled cots.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“One caregiver's personnel record was missing orientation statement, and notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit in day care vans were incomplete missing various items and one was missing. Note: corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“I observe in boy's restroom unsanitary with a toilet seat, floor stains and a strong odor. Note: corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“I observe six cots that were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“I observe food stains along the wall and floor in the kitchen area.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Show 17 earlier visits
Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
- Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During inspection I observe child walked in from outside to use the restroom without staff supervision. Note: corrected when staff took child to playground.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The fence on the playgrong is leaning and was not stable.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2023
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“Two month old child was in crib with a bib on and it was covering his face. The bib was removed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 31, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“There was not any documentation that a caregiver was trained in CPR/First Aid at the time of the incident..”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Director was aware that she did not contact Liscencing regarding an injury that resulted in medicaal attention.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“In the mixed class all of the cots were not labeled appropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“One bus was missing the first aid kit. Another bus first aid kit was soiled and needed replacement. Note:corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“There was no school information for 2 student files inspected.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The OP has not documented CO and fire drills.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“There was no abuse/neglect training for the staff on file when training was reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver grabbed on to child's wrist inappropriately for an extended amount of time.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022
Sep 28, 2022Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“In the mixed class all of the cots were not labeled appropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“One bus was missing the first aid kit. Another bus first aid kit was soiled and needed replacement. Note:corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“There was no school information for 2 student files inspected.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The OP has not documented CO and fire drills.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“There was no abuse/neglect training for the staff on file when training was reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver grabbed on to child's wrist inappropriately for an extended amount of time.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022
- Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite Spencer
Is La Petite Spencer licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 10, 1985.
When was La Petite Spencer last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Spencer had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Petite Spencer care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does La Petite Spencer accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are La Petite Spencer's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does La Petite Spencer cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 479-6125 to ask.
What is La Petite Spencer's phone number?
(281) 479-6125.
Where is La Petite Spencer?
8414 Spencer Hwy, La Porte, TX 77571. The nearest other daycare we list is San Jacinto Community College District, 0.1 miles away.