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MBS Kids Early Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 220
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About MBS Kids Early Learning Academy
MBS Kids Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 4, 2021, for up to 220 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 Bilingual / immersion and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 220 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, part-time care and summer camp |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Spanish), STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Gardening, cooking, butterfly life cycle program |
| Staff | All lead teachers hold Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials with ongoing training. |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Open from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (secure live classroom streaming), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Services (CCS) |
| Discounts | Professional Discounts for teachers and healthcare workers |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to nearby public schools) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4-Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 220 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
MBS Kids Early Learning 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.
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 MBS Kids Early Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 220 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1711818
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 16 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
“Based on information provided during the investigation, it was determined that the incident was not reported in the required time frame of 48hrs.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
- Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“7 infants did not have updated feeding instruction forms on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was completed on 1/2/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, the children were observed climbing and jumping off table's multiple times.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information provided and video footage received there is enough information to determine that the caregiver did not use their best judgment when disciplining a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on information provided during the investigation there is a sufficient amount of evidence to support the allegation of a child being kicked by a teacher.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information received during the investigation, there is a sufficient amount of evidence to prove that a caregiver grabbed a child when putting them on the carpet.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
- Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Aug 4, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information provided during the DFPS investigation interviews there is enough information to determine that the caregiver grabbed multiple children as a disciplinary action.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
“Based on information provided during the investigation interview it was determined that a caregiver did withhold outside play for a child as a disciplinary action.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“10 out 10 personnel files reviewed had online CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
- Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the information gathered during this investigation, a caregiver used prohibited punishment towards a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.2505(4)(B) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Cleaned and Sanitized Between Each Use
“Based on the information gathered, a caregiver did not clean and sanitize the same cup used for milk prior to serving drinking water to a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
Sep 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During walk through it was observed of sunscreen sprays and other chemical sprays inside Room 113- 114 classroon-Restroom, accessible to children. Note: Sunscreen Sprays and Other Chemical Sprays were immediately removed from the restroom by (Caregiver) Terrika Grant and locked in a secure storage closet at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
“Operation did not notify parent within 48 hours of child(ren) contracting a communicable disease.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023
- Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child leg and arm during nap time.”
Corrected during the visit
May 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the walk through, it was observed there was a strong odor smell of urine, paper towels and toilet all over the restroom floor from the over flow of the trash can inside the Inventors C Classroom. Note: Corrections were made at inspection, director call in another staff to have the restroom inside the Inventors C Classroom Staff immediately started to clean.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Two caregivers did not know who they were responsible for during the insepction.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was in direct care of a child alone without an active background check on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023
- Dec 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“The caregiver in the Inventors A classroom (PreK age 3 years old) and the caregiver in the Inventors B classroom (age 3 to 4 years old) did know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
- Jun 6, 2022VisitNo rules cited
May 3, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the preponderance of evidence from the DFPS investigation, there were sufficient evidence that the caregiver yelled at the children in care numerous times.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the preponderance of evidence from the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to validate that a child was Physically Abused in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“Based on the preponderance of evidence from the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that other children were hit by the caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the preponderance of evidence from the DFPS investigation, there were sufficient evidence that the caregiver did not use good judgment when she made several children clean urine off the restroom floor.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
- Feb 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“A child's immunization record is not current. NOTE: The deficiency was correccted at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about MBS Kids Early Learning Academy
Is MBS Kids Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 4, 2021.
When was MBS Kids Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has MBS Kids Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 MBS Kids Early Learning Academy care for?
220, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does MBS Kids Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are MBS Kids Early Learning 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 MBS Kids Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 800-9800 to ask.
What is MBS Kids Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(281) 800-9800.
Where is MBS Kids Early Learning Academy?
18920 Mayde Creek Rd, Houston, TX 77084.