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Houston, TX 77053 · toddlers only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Play Palace
- licensed capacity
- 78
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2002
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About
About Play Palace
Play Palace is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 13, 2002, for up to 78 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 9 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 78 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Play Palace 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 Play Palace
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 78 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2002
- License number
- #817622
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 16 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Transportation 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection on file is expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Staff was seen on video using their feet to redirect children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
Jan 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees who left during 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“Three out of six children's files were missing the date of admission.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“The children in three of four classrooms were eating snacks on the bare table. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers put napkins on the table.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
“Two out of six children were missing consent for transportation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“There were no playground maintenance checklists made available.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“There were no activity plans posted or in the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
“Two out of six children's files were missing the consent for field trips.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Five out of six employees had CPR cards that were expired. One employee also did not have CPR card on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two out of six children's files had parents listed as emergency contacts.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The sanitation record on file was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“There was a broom and a can of OFF bug spray found on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Six of six employee files were missing the annual trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
- Jan 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“4 out of 6 staff members did not have current CPR Training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the walkthrough of the playground. I observed broken, shear, and sharp points exposed on the playground fence.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
Show 11 earlier visits
- Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The gas inspection was last conducted October 1, 2021, and has been expired for 6 months.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A trash can was full of food wrappers, food containers and was accessible to the children in the Prek-4 classroom. There were two bottles of cleaning wipes accessible to children in the Prek-4 class near the entrance to the bathrooms. A trash can in the hallway by the bathrooms had dirty wipes and plastic gloves from changing diapers accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“A bottle of medication was sitting on a counter approximately 4 feet tall, in the PreK-3 classroom. Children were in the PreK-3 classroom at that time.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“PreK-4 caregiver did not know how many children there were. Caregiver stated there were 20 children, but there were 19 three-year-olds.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The three year old classroom had 19 children to one caregiver. The caregiver was over ratio by 1 child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
Mar 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The television was on at the inspector's arrival. It remained on when a 15 month old arrived and was sat on a highchair for breakfast. The television was turned off when the inspector spke to the caregivers.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The television was on at the inspector's arrival and remained on for another 45 minutes. One infant was in the stroller, and another infant was sitting on a highchair facing the television.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
“There were 14 children in care between 4 months -11 years in care. A caregiver stepped out of the operation to the parking lot when the inspector arrived. The other caregiver was at the operation's front door. There were 2 infants in care age 4 and 15 months old. The cook was in the kitchen.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
- Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
“Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there is sufficient evidence to determine deficiencies related crib placement. The cribs were close enough to where an infant when awake may reach into another crib or in close proximity when sleeping.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
- Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not contain the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) ; your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play ; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor ; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation ; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place ; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities ; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. [”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“5 infants were observed with one caregiver in the infant room. The specified age group at the time was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been two caregivers to 5 infants. Note: Discussed importance of following the procedure of calling another caregiver in for help when caregivers need to leave the room to ensure ratio is maintained at all times.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022
746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
“Loos fill material was installed over concrete in the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“A television was placed on a book shelf and was not mounted or anchored and could tip over and injure a child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Documentation of the annual fire inspection was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The Operational Policies did not contain a Safe Sleep Policy for Infants under 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Play Palace
Is Play Palace licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 13, 2002.
When was Play Palace last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Play Palace had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 9 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Play Palace care for?
78, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Play Palace accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Play Palace's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Play Palace cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 433-0797 to ask.
What is Play Palace's phone number?
(713) 433-0797.
Where is Play Palace?
4814 1/2 Anderson Rd, Houston, TX 77053. The nearest other daycare we list is Loadz of Love, 0.8 miles away.