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4949 Burke Rd, Pasadena, TX
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Monica Zapata
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Monica Zapata
Monica Zapata is a home daycare in Pasadena, Texas. It is registered with the state (since July 19, 2022), 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 58 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Monica Zapata 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 Monica Zapata
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1742129
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 58 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Records and paperwork 9
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safe sleep 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Transportation 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Other rules 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 3, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operations emergency practices last documented fire drill was conducted 7/15/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Five children in care ages 2 years,2 years,2 years,3 years and 3 years old were observed watching the minions during a scheduled rest time. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One of five records did not contain the emergency contact with the required address.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“One of five records did not contain the required health statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One childs record did not contain the required emergency contact address.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One childs record did not contain the updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
Mar 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“Two dogs observed at the operation did not have the required documenation of vaccinations.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
747.5417(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The emergency medical information and authorization was not provided forthree out of four students transported.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“Two caregivers were observed with seven students ages 8 months, 2,3,3,3, 4 and 4 years old. The registered home is out of ratio by one student.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The sign in log was observed with four students out of seven students signed in.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
747.5417(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“The operation did not have the required list of children transported for January 7th, 2026. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 12, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“Two student records did not contain the required health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“Sheltering weather drills were not documented for the month of November. Note: A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The sign in log was observed not completed. Note: A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“Three dogs observed at the operation did not have the required documenation of vaccinations.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The operation did not have a number/child assignment map available.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.2105(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
“A five year old student was observed on youtube during activity time.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.5007 - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File
“The operation did not have a emergency and evacuation diagram availabile. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.2105(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
“The television was observed on while students participated in table top activities.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“Two caregivers were observed with seven students ages 17 months, 2,2,3,3,3 and 5 years old. The registered home is out of ratio by one student.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.5417(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The emergency medical information and authorization was not provided for students transported.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Students were not observed washing hands before participating in activity with cheerios.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The operations pathway to the backyard was observed with hazards. Note: A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One student records did not contain the required immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver had seven students ages 5 years, 5 years,4 years,3 years,3 years,2 years and 2 years old. The operation was over ratio by one student.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Jan 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
747.2319(2) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“A six month old infant was observed with blankets propped for feeding.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A six month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: Picture was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
747.2319(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“A 6 month old infant was observed sleeping with a bottle in a restrictive device. Note: Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver were observed with twelve students ages 6 months,21 month, 23 months, 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, 3 years, 4 years, 4 years,5 years, 5 years and 5 years.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
Jan 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The assistant caregiver was observed with nine students ages 22 months, 2 years, 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 4 years, 4 years and 5 years.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
747.4807(a) - Pool Inaccessible to Children by Wall, Fence or Other Barrier at Least 4' High
“A pool was observed in the backyard without a four feet high fence.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The playground entry was observed without a four foot fence.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
747.3501(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“An above the ground pool was observed accesible to students.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
Dec 20, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
747.901(2) - Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“An assistant caregiver did not have the required proof of education.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.901(1) - Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“The assistant caregivers record did not contain dates of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One assistant caregiver was observed supervising 7 students alone. The caregiver was allowed access to students without a background check. Note: The background check was submitted during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“An assistant caregiver did not have the required affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A five month old was observed in a play yard with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.4807(a) - Pool Inaccessible to Children by Wall, Fence or Other Barrier at Least 4' High
“A pool was observed in the backyard without a four feet high fence. Note: Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver were observed with nine students ages 5 months, 20 months, 21 months, 22 months, 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years and 6 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Seven students were observed having screen time during lunch and nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The playground entry was observed without a four foot fence. Note: Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.301(3) - Notification of Addition of Swimming Pool
“An above the ground pool was observed in the backyard of the operation. Note: Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“An unmounted electric heater was observed on top of a shelf. Note: pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A five month old was observed having screen time.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.3501(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“An above the ground pool was observed accesible to students.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.207(9) - Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules
“Based on the inspection conducted, the primary caregiver is not operating the RCCH in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the home.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.3303(c)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment- If Above Floor Level Must Use Safety Mechanism
“Students were observed being changed on a table without raised sides.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“An assistant caregiver did not have the required affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
“The assistant caregiver did not have the required hands on portion of the CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.4305 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“The operation did not have adequate storage for the twelve students enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was allowed access to students without a background check.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The operation did not have the smoke detector testing date documented.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The sign in sheet was observed with only two students signed in.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“Two caregivers were observed with 11 students in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
“The primary caregiver did not have the required transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
747.2317(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“One five month old infant was observed in a swing for more than 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation did not have the fire extingusher inspection date documented.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
- Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
“The operation did not have a completed emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
“The operation policy did not include infromation about the animal on premises.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
“In two rooms where children utilize did not have a smoke dectection system.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“The operational policy did not include infant safe sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Monica Zapata
Is Monica Zapata licensed?
Yes. Monica Zapata is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued July 19, 2022. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Monica Zapata last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Monica Zapata had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 10 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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 Monica Zapata care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Monica Zapata accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Monica Zapata'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 Monica Zapata cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 520-6078 to ask.
What is Monica Zapata's phone number?
(281) 520-6078.
Where is Monica Zapata?
Pasadena, TX 77504. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.