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Rice Children's Campus

5504 Chaucer Dr, Houston, TX 770055.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
144
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2009

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About Rice Children's Campus

Rice Children's Campus is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 26, 2009, for up to 144 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
144 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity144 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rice Children's Campus 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).

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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 Rice Children's Campus

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
144 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#905129
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 26, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4

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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 9 visits
  1. Nov 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Two food allergy emergency plans reviewed during inspection was missing the physician signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Updated immunization records are needed for three children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “During today's inspection I observed medication that was not stored in its original container.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

  3. Dec 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One out of six children files reviewed did not have an updated shot record.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

  4. Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 18, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not use good judgement when comparing children's work with one another, telling them they needed to be more like the other child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(8) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Foster Cooperative Atmosphere

      “During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not foster a cooperative atmosphere and encouraged a competitive atmosphere.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium Low risk

      746.1203(9) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Show Appreciation of Children's Efforts and Accomplishments

      “During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not show appreciation of children's efforts when the children approached the caregiver after completing assignments.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “Based on the information obtained during this investigation, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishments such as humiliating, rejecting, and yelling.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

  7. Dec 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Records were evaluated for ten children in care and the following was determined: Six needed an address for the emergency contact. Five needed updated immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Ten staff members needed skills based Pediatric CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022

  8. Jan 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 10, 2021VisitNo 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 Rice Children's Campus

Is Rice Children's Campus licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 26, 2009.

When was Rice Children's Campus last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 26, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rice Children's Campus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Rice Children's Campus care for?

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

Does Rice Children's Campus accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rice Children's Campus' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rice Children's Campus cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 348-5437 to ask.

What is Rice Children's Campus' phone number?

(713) 348-5437.

Where is Rice Children's Campus?

5504 Chaucer Dr, Houston, TX 77005. The nearest other daycare we list is Crossing Borders International Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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