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Poe Nursery School

5315 Main St, Houston, TX 770044.8· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2022

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About Poe Nursery School

Poe Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 14, 2022, for up to 34 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with drop-in care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageNAEYC accredited

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 to 5-year-olds
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F 8:30am-12:00pm; early drop-off M-F 8:00-8:30am; extended day M-Th 12:00-3:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 to 5-year-olds
ProgramsDrop-in care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
Staff-to-child ratio6:1 child to adult ratio
Class sizeUp to 16 students per class
StaffDirector, teachers, and staff meet all licensing requirements and standards
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Poe Nursery School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 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 Poe Nursery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1728775
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • 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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  1. Apr 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “A caregiver's record lacked the educational requirements in the file. Educational documentation has not been received.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026

  2. Mar 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “A child's record indicated a food allergy. There was no emergency care/food allergy emergency plan on file which was signed by a health care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations and 5. building and physical premises safety.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the director. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “A caregiver's record lacked the educational requirements in the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026

  3. Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “There was no current fire inspection report available for review during the inspection. The fire inspection report was observed dated 8/25/23.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025

  4. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022

  9. Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Poe Nursery School

Is Poe Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 14, 2022.

When was Poe Nursery School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Poe Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Poe Nursery School care for?

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

Does Poe Nursery School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Poe Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Poe Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 529-2055 to ask.

What is Poe Nursery School's phone number?

(713) 529-2055.

Where is Poe Nursery School?

5315 Main St, Houston, TX 77004. The nearest other daycare we list is ST Pauls School, 0.1 miles away.

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