Smart Start Academy
2955 S Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 600, Houston, TX
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Learning Comes First Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 13, 2022, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Learning Comes First Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 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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747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“The primary caregiver did not submit the supporting documentation of the Safe sleep policy by the original due date of 3/11/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“Safe sleep policy was not observed in the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Two live ant beds were observed outside in the play area.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
747.3501(6) - Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
“There were mushrooms observed outside in the play area.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“The documentation for safety drills were not available for review. The last fire drill was conducted december of 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“Three out of five children records evaluated were missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“There is no documentation the smoke detectors are being tested monthly. The smoke detectors are also beeping.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022
747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“The air conditioner system located in the backyard of the home does not have a safeguard around it.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2022
747.5333(1) - CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
“The home does not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy is missing the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
“A child age 1 years old was observed sitting in a high chair without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver fastened the straps when prompted to do so.”
Corrected during the visit
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Two electrical outlets did not have outlet covers in rooms were the children primarily use.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“The fire extingusher is not mounted. The fire extinguisher was observed sitting on the counter in the kitchen.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
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2955 S Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 600, Houston, TX
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 13, 2022.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 204-3436 to ask.
(713) 204-3436.
Houston, TX 77047. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.