Kids Connect of Houston
8510 Almeda Genoa Rd Ste 404, Houston, TX
4.8· 36 reviews
Margarita Espinoza
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2006
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Margarita Espinoza
Margarita Espinoza is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since October 20, 2006), 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 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Margarita Espinoza 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 Margarita Espinoza
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #863202
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 5 visits
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
747.1501(c)(2) - Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know and Comply with Minimum Standards
“The operation has been cited for child to caregiver ratio three times.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 15 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the follow up inspection the television was observed in use for students ages 15 months to 3 years old.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
Mar 25, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
“The caregiver was observed changing students on the couch and not sanitizing after each child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A 22 month old was provided screen time. Note: This was corrected when the tv was turned off.”
Corrected during the visit
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One record did not contain the required emergency contact address.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“The caregiver was observed changing diapers on the living room sofa.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
“The primary caregivers first-aid and CPR training did not contain the hands on portion.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The assistant caregiver was observed with seven students without the required background check results.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One record did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Two students were observed being changed and not washing hands after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The assistant caregiver did not have the required first-aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“One record did not contain the required health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The primary caregiver was missing 13 hours of annual trainning.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Margarita Espinoza
Children's Choice Academy
8405 Almeda Genoa Rd Ste Y, Houston, TX
4.9· 18 reviews
Lanna Bich Nguyen
Houston, TX 77075 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Yen Chi Nguyen
Houston, TX 77075 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ngot Thi Nguyen
Houston, TX 77075 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
My Ngoc Dinh
Houston, TX 77075 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Em Thi Dinh
Houston, TX 77075 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Matilde De la Rosa Leira
Houston, TX 77075 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Nhu Thien Thi Le
Houston, TX 77075 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Questions about Margarita Espinoza
Is Margarita Espinoza licensed?
Yes. Margarita Espinoza is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued October 20, 2006. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Margarita Espinoza last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Margarita Espinoza had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Margarita Espinoza care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Margarita Espinoza accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Margarita Espinoza's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Margarita Espinoza cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 261-0335 to ask.
What is Margarita Espinoza's phone number?
(713) 261-0335.
Where is Margarita Espinoza?
Houston, TX 77075. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.