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Magnolia Preparatory Academy

23915 FM 529 Rd, Katy, TX 77493
licensed capacity
218
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2025
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About Magnolia Preparatory Academy

Magnolia Preparatory Academy is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 9, 2025, for up to 218 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parentsSecure entryOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
218 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM-6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumFrog Street curriculum
SafetySecure Entry Doors, Cameras / live video for parents (Video Monitoring)
Licensed capacity218 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Magnolia Preparatory 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 Magnolia Preparatory Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
218 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1811504
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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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  1. Jun 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

      “An incident report was not generated and shared with the parent once the operation learned the child was evaluated by health care professionals for a sustained injury.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

  2. Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child's file lacked the record of the immunizations for the child's age.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Three infant written feeding instructions had not been updated. This was corrected during the inspection when the parents filed it out when they dropped off their child.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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 Magnolia Preparatory Academy

Is Magnolia Preparatory Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 9, 2025.

When was Magnolia Preparatory Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Magnolia Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 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 Magnolia Preparatory Academy care for?

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

Does Magnolia Preparatory Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Magnolia Preparatory Academy'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 Magnolia Preparatory Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 505-1640 to ask.

What is Magnolia Preparatory Academy's phone number?

(281) 505-1640.

Where is Magnolia Preparatory Academy?

23915 FM 529 Rd, Katy, TX 77493.

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