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Princeton Academy III

1521 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, TX 774894.2· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
141
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2018

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About Princeton Academy III

Princeton Academy III is a licensed child care center in Missouri City, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 2018, for up to 141 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 13 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
141 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 13 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
StaffTrained and compassionate caregivers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (Transportation to and from local area schools)
Licensed capacity141 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Princeton Academy III has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend 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.
Fort Bend 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 Princeton Academy III

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
141 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1660457
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jun 23, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Four out of ten children did not have an emergency contact other than there parents. One out of ten children did not have a phone number or address of the emergency contact and one out of ten children did not have an emergency contact listed. This was corrected during the inspection when the parents updated there child's admission information during pick-up”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “Multiple ceiling tiles were observed damaged and drooping to the point were the ceiling has an exposed gap or hole.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “For the month of April and May of 2026 the fire drill exit time was not within three minutes”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

      “The admission form does not state the name of the school of two school age children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The surfacing on the playground is not at least six inches deep.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Three live ant beds were observed on the playground This was corrected during the inspection when the owner sprayed the ant piles with ant killer”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A twenty-eight month old child was mixed with a six month old infant. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the child from the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

  4. Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A school-age teacher was present by themselves with twenty-seven children. The youngest child was six and the oldest child was twelve. This was corrected during the inspection when the director moved a child to another classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025

  5. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      “School age children were observed playing video games on a computer. The games were not educational or apart of the planned activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(6) - Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children

      “There were multiple mushrooms growing out of the ground outside on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when i observed the career remove the mushrooms.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Two caregivers in charge of 24 children 21mo-5years old was not aware of the number of children in their care. When I asked one caregiver they stated there were 23 children and then the other caregiver corrected her and stated no there's 25 children. However, I counted 24 children. The caregiver was asked again to verify. The caregiver recounted and stated no there is 25 children. However I recounted again and there were 24 children. The caregiver then recounted again and she counted 24 children and stated one of the kids had went home.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024

  7. Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats

      “The cribs were all next to each other with no room to walk in between. This was corrected when the director, Rose Gainey, rearrranged the furniture while I was present.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “The caregiver in the toddler class stated she had 24 children in care, but there were 25 children present. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver recounted the children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

      “The operation could not provide documentation of liability insurance coverage for review by licensing. The previous documents stated insurance coverage expired 04/28/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

  9. Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 23, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not conduct a walk through or visual check of the inside of the vehicle after dropping the children off at school.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not account for all children causing a child to be left on the vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that supervision was not maintained when a child was left on a vehicle and then wandered away from the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neglectful supervision occurred at the operation when a child was found by a bystander away from the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 22, 2022VisitNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Princeton Academy III

Is Princeton Academy III licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 2018.

When was Princeton Academy III last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Princeton Academy III had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Princeton Academy III care for?

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

Does Princeton Academy III accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Princeton Academy III'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 Princeton Academy III cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 261-4975 to ask.

What is Princeton Academy III's phone number?

(281) 261-4975.

Where is Princeton Academy III?

1521 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, TX 77489. The nearest other daycare we list is Missouri City KinderCare, 0.1 miles away.

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