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Ms. Irene's Child Care

Houston, TX 77032 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
2011

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About Ms. Irene's Child Care

Ms. Irene's Child Care is a licensed group home daycare in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 4, 2011, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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

From the state license
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Type
Group 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

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ms. Irene's Child Care 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.
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 Ms. Irene's Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1301426
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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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See all 8 visits
  1. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home

      “The operation was observed to be 2 children over ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

  4. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1305(a) - Caregivers Annual Training-counted in ratio more than 10 times in a training year

      “A caregiver only had 15 out of the 24 required training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      747.611(a) - Required Health Statement

      “Two out of the five children's records evaluated, need Health Statement from the child's doctor.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver only had 22 out of the 30 required training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022

  8. Nov 3, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building

      “The operation did not contain a carbon monoxide detector on the 2nd floor of the home.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021

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 Ms. Irene's Child Care

Is Ms. Irene's Child Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 4, 2011.

When was Ms. Irene's Child Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ms. Irene's Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Ms. Irene's Child Care care for?

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

Does Ms. Irene's Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Ms. Irene's Child Care'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 Ms. Irene's Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 227-1598 to ask.

What is Ms. Irene's Child Care's phone number?

(281) 227-1598.

Where is Ms. Irene's Child Care?

Houston, TX 77032. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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