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Precious Stones Academy
- licensed capacity
- 149
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Precious Stones Academy
Precious Stones Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 25, 2015, for up to 149 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 149 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | All teachers have CDA in early childhood education |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation available to children in area public schools) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (Level 3) |
| Licensed capacity | 149 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Precious Stones Academy 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 Precious Stones Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 149 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1563523
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- 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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- Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2024Complaint investigation7 rules cited
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“During an inspection conducted for the investigation on 1/17/24, it was found that the Pre-k class for the 3- to 4-year-old children utilize the big playground that has no fence enclosing the play space. The big playground is located next to an open parking lot that has an entrance and exit gate that is kept open for parents and visitors.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“A self-report was not made to licensing reporting a situation where a 3-year-old ran into the parking lot from an unfenced playground.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on information and documents obtained for the investigation, the guardian was not provided with an incident report to sign and date regarding their 3-year-old running into the parking lot from the unfenced playground.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“During the investigation, it was found that there was no written notification to licensing regarding a change in added outdoor space for a playground.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Based on investigation findings, it was found that a 2-year-old toddler would be in the infant room during naptime with the youngest infant being 4 months old. It was also found that infants under the age of 17 months have been combined with children 18 months and older during the morning intake with 27 children in care from the ages of 4 months to 4 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the investigation findings, proper supervision is not being maintained at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Based on the investigation findings, 3 new hires have not completed their orientation training within seven days of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
- Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“In the infant room, there were two 3 year olds combined with a younger infant of the age of 4 months old. The oldest a child could be in the room is 22 months old, but there were two 36 month old children. This was corrected when both children were removed from the room and brought to the Pre-K room.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
Nov 30, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, 2 children's admission forms did not have an admission date documented.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was found that a child was placed in a dark restroom as punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
Nov 27, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“Requested files were not made immediately accessible for review. Files were requested at 11:30AM and were made available to review over the timespan of 5 hours. The director was assisting in and out of classrooms and assisting with lunch and nap time before providing licensing with the requested files. One caregiver file was never made available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“A person identified as a volunteer caregiver was counted in child/caregiver ratio while not having current CPR/First Aid training. This person was also found asleep while caring for 3 infants of the ages 3 months old and two 17 months old. The 3 month old infant was found asleep in a restrictive device. This person was identified as a volunteer by the director, but has been present at the operation consistently. There are no training records for this person.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
746.1403(a)(3)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“A person identified as a volunteer had unsupervised access to children in care in the infant room without having pediatric first aid training. There were 3 infants in care of the ages 3 months old and two 17 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“During naptime in the toddler room, a christian video was playing while the children were falliing asleep on the mats.This was corrected when the video was turned off and music was playing.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In the infant room, two bottles of cleaning supples were on the low ledge of the window making them accessible enough to walking infants. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the cleaning supplies by placing them in a locked cabinet.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A person who was identified as a volunteer caregiver was found asleep in the infant room while one infant was asleep in a restrictive device and two infants sleep on mats. This volunteer was counted in ratio and left alone to care for infants. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to wake up and remove the sleeping 3 month old infant from the restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
746.1403(a)(4)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric CPR
“A person identified as a volunteer had unsupervised access to children in care in the infant room without having pediatric CPR training.There were 3 infants in care of the ages 3 months old and two 17 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 3 month old infant was asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the 3 month old was removed from the device and placed in a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
Nov 14, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
“Based on documentation obtained for the investigation, it was found that one caregiver's training certificate shows inaccurate date information. This certificate counts a total of 30 clock hours completed on 7/8/23. There is a breakdown of clock hours for each training given on the certificate, but dates are not listed for each training as 30 clock hours cannot be completed in one day.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
“The operational policies or parent handbook does not state that parents may visit anytime during operating hours without requiring prior approval. In the parent handbook, it states that parents have to acquire prior approval before touring and visiting the school.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2024
746.1403(a)(5)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
“Based on documentation obtained during the investigation, records showing that a volunteer has been constantly working at the operation from April 12, 2022 without having started or completed 24 clock hours of annual training. This volunteer was counted in child/caregiver ratio and has cared for children unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2024
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
“There was no record of lock down drills.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2021
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Two out of three caregivers were missing their educational qualifications on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One out of four children did not have current immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Stones Academy
Is Precious Stones Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 25, 2015.
When was Precious Stones Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Stones Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Precious Stones Academy care for?
149, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Precious Stones Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Precious Stones Academy'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 Precious Stones Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 449-0152 to ask.
What is Precious Stones Academy's phone number?
(281) 449-0152.
Where is Precious Stones Academy?
7518 E Mount Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77050. The nearest other daycare we list is A Life Christian Academy, 1.3 miles away.