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Macquelle A Gardner
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Macquelle A Gardner
Macquelle A Gardner is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since December 14, 2017), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (832) 486-7439 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family 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
Tuition and costs
Macquelle A Gardner 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).
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 Macquelle A Gardner
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1664589
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 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.
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Sep 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's file was missing the health statement information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2026
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The infant feeding instruction for a 10 month old was not available for review during the inspection”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The Parent Right section was observed misisng from the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The attendance record for the children in care was not available for review upon requested. This was corrected when the attendance for the children was entered during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection, I observed in the backyard toys and other equipment such as a storage, ladder, lawn mower and a gasoline bottle that could pose potential risk for children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“During the inspection, the primary caregiver was missing 10 hours out of 30 hours annual training hours required.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023
747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
“I observed dog feces throughout the backyard accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
Oct 11, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“Annual training for the primary caregiver was observed mising 12 hours out of30 hours annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2022
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“The Fire Extinguishers observed in the home was not the correct ones.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
“The CPR/FA certification for the permit holder was not available for reviewed”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
Mar 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“A follow up inspection was completed, the feeding instruction for one infant was not available for review, this standard was recited.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2022
Feb 10, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
747.635(b) - Sign-in/out Logs Storage
“The sign in/out records for the children in care was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The infant feeding instruction for a 6mo infant in care was not available during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“The immunization records for two children ages 2yo and 3yo were not availalble for reviewed”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
747.2326 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 5 month old infant was observed sleeping on a bouncer during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“A bottle was observed not labeled during the inspection”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The backyard was observed with toys and other equipments such as storage that can cause potiental risk for children in care”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“A dog was observed present at the operation, there were no vaccination record available for reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“The admission information for 2 children ages 1yo and 5yo were not available for review upon request during the investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
- Feb 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“Child Care Licensing did not received any notitfication regarding no liability insurance for this operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“The admission form for two children in care were not availabel for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021
747.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Age-appropriate
“A child was observed sleeping on the rocking chair during the inspection. Note: This was corrected, the child was removed from the chair and was put on the sleeping mat by the provider.”
Corrected during the visit
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“The Emergency Safety Drill documentation was not avaialble for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2021
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A child was observed watching television during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected, the provider turned off the TV and provide altered acitivites for the children.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The annual training for the primary caregiver was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2021
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies for the child care home were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Macquelle A Gardner
Is Macquelle A Gardner licensed?
Yes. Macquelle A Gardner is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued December 14, 2017. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Macquelle A Gardner last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Macquelle A Gardner had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Macquelle A Gardner care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Macquelle A Gardner accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Macquelle A Gardner's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (832) 486-7439 to confirm.
How much does Macquelle A Gardner cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 486-7439 to ask.
What is Macquelle A Gardner's phone number?
(832) 486-7439.
Where is Macquelle A Gardner?
Houston, TX 77084. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.