Shooting Stars Academy
Richmond, TX 77469 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Nature & Play
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Nature & Play
Nature & Play is a licensed group home daycare in Richmond, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 22, 2026, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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
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- Type
- Group 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 | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Nature & Play has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Fort Bend 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 Nature & Play
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1833695
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 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 31, 2026Visit3 rules cited
747.901 - Personnel Records
“A total of two employees were review. One of the two employees were missing their employee file for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
“A total of three children files were review. Two out of three children files did not have their complete documentation for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The operation did not maintain the sign in and sign out log for the children in care for the month of August 2026 for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Aug 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
“A total of three children files were review. Two out of three children files did not have their complete documentation for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
747.901 - Personnel Records
“A total of two employees were review. One of the two employees were missing their employee file for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The operation did not maintain the sign in and sign out log for the children in care for the month of August 2026 for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
Apr 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operation does not have written policy for procedures for the release of children, illness and exclusion criteria, procedures for dispensing medication a statement that medication is not dispensed, procedures for handling medical emergencies, discipline and guidance policy, safe sleep for infant 12 months old or younger, the procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval, the procedures for parents to review copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online, instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the DFPS website your emergency preparedness plan, procedures for conducting health checks.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have a fire extinguisher during the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Nature & Play
Is Nature & Play licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 22, 2026.
When was Nature & Play last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nature & Play had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Nature & Play care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Nature & Play accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Nature & Play'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 Nature & Play cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 793-5028 to ask.
What is Nature & Play's phone number?
(346) 793-5028.
Where is Nature & Play?
Richmond, TX 77469. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.