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9002 Union St, Needville, TX
4.2· 10 reviews
Little Jays Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 101
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Little Jays Learning Center
Little Jays Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Needville, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 29, 2006, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 101 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Jays Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend 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 Little Jays Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 101 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #854722
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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Sep 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The playground area does not have the proper 6 inches of shredded rubber material installed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“An employee did not have a notarized affidavit at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Five employees did not have annual training available to review during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
Sep 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The infant feeding instructions for three children were not updated.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies were lacking of the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies were lacking of the parent's rights information. Form 2987 was not available neither.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The playground area does not have propper 6 inches of the shredder rubber material instaled.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation has not complete their children product certification since 02/01/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023
Jan 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation did not have proof of utilization of a monthly maintence checklist for November and December 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have the most updated immunization record on file at the operation. This was corrected when the immunization record was obtained during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The operation did not have proof that fire drills were conducted for November and December.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023
- Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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- Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2022Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“There was sufficient evidence found during a DFPS investigation to prove that a caregiver left an infant unsupervised in a crib in another room.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“Sufficient proof was found as part of the investigation that the director did not ensure employees were compliant with minimum standards when a caregiver did not have current annual training and left a child unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“There was sufficient found during a DFPS investigation to prove that a caregiver saw blood in the crib and did not notify parents upon pick up.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Sufficient evidence was found during a DFPS investigation to prove that a caregiver did not obtain all hours of training as required during the most recently completed training year.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“There was sufficient evidence found during a DFPS investigation to prove that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulations a situation in which a caregiver left an infant unsupervised in a room and injuries occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neglect occurred at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2021Visit1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual was observed at the operation during a DFPS investigation without an eligible background check being submitted. Further information was obtained that the individual had been used in a caregiver role prior to receiving a notice of eligibility.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2021
- Aug 13, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Jays Learning Center
Is Little Jays Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 29, 2006.
When was Little Jays Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Jays Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 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 Little Jays Learning Center care for?
101, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Jays Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Jays Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Jays Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 793-5500 to ask.
What is Little Jays Learning Center's phone number?
(979) 793-5500.
Where is Little Jays Learning Center?
3031 Depot St, Needville, TX 77461. The nearest other daycare we list is Needville's Little Angels Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.