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Red Elementary Afterschool Program

4520 Tonawanda Dr, Houston, TX 77035
licensed capacity
190
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2010

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About

About Red Elementary Afterschool Program

Red Elementary Afterschool Program is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 25, 2010, for up to 190 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:50 PM to 6:15 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-school

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
2:50 PM to 6:15 PM
Licensed capacity
190 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:50 PM to 6:15 PM
Tuesday2:50 PM to 6:15 PM
Wednesday2:50 PM to 6:15 PM
Thursday2:50 PM to 6:15 PM
Friday2:50 PM to 6:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care
StaffFully background checked and approved through Texas State Licensing
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity190 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Red Elementary Afterschool Program 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 Red Elementary Afterschool Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
190 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2010
License number
#971666
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 8 visits
  1. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for

      “Caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inpsection. One caregiver stated they had 13 children when there were actually 10 children counted. Another caregiver stated they had 16 children when there were actually 14 children counted.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      744.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plan for Each Group of Children Required by ?744.2005

      “An activity plan was not posted at the operation during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “The first aid kit was missing the following items: - Antiseptic Wipes/Solution - Adhesive Tape - Guide to the First Aid Kit Note- The Guide to the First Aid Kit was provided during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.605(12)(B)(ii) - Required Admission Information - Adaptive Equipment and Instructions

      “The special care needs section of the admission form is missing the following information: - Any Adaptive Equipment for the child including instructions of how to use. - Limitations and Restrictions on the child's activities”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

  6. Dec 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation

      “Two caregivers employed within the last year did not have proof of orientation being done for the program.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric First Aid

      “One caregiver responsible for a group of children but still within their 90 days did not have proof of first aid.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR

      “The director did not have CPR that met minimum standard requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

  7. Jan 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors

      “Documentation of the full 15 hours of annual training was not available for review for 3 out of 8”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2023

  8. Jan 20, 2022InspectionNo 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 Red Elementary Afterschool Program

Is Red Elementary Afterschool Program licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 25, 2010.

When was Red Elementary Afterschool Program last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Red Elementary Afterschool Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Red Elementary Afterschool Program care for?

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

Does Red Elementary Afterschool Program accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Red Elementary Afterschool Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:50 PM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Red Elementary Afterschool Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (316) 393-0257 to ask.

What is Red Elementary Afterschool Program's phone number?

(316) 393-0257.

Where is Red Elementary Afterschool Program?

4520 Tonawanda Dr, Houston, TX 77035. The nearest other daycare we list is Meadows Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

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