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Rocking Horse Day Care

20297 FM 1485 Rd, New Caney, TX 773574.7· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
200
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2003

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About Rocking Horse Day Care

Rocking Horse Day Care is a licensed child care center in New Caney, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 16, 2003, for up to 200 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
200 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity200 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rocking Horse Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery 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.
Montgomery 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 Rocking Horse Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
200 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#828601
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 14 visits
  1. Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation failed to submit the number of employees that left the operation in 2024 via provider portal.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

  9. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “During the walkthrough the caregiver in the nap room did not know the number of children the caregiver was resposblie for. Caregiver had to count and stated 20 children but there was 19.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      “Two employees who transport, did not have valid transportation on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “During the walk through it was observed that two (2 year old) kids were placed in a restrictive device(Table high chairs) for time out. Note: This children were removed when instructed to. Picture was taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023

  3. Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “Two of four files reviewed did not have the education requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2022

  4. Dec 9, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Three staff had completed CPR training using the online method.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink

      “In the pre school classroom there were no paper towels at the sink for the children to use. Note: When pointed out paper towels were added.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “In the toddler classroom the caregiver did not clean the diaper changing surface in between changing the children. Note: When pointed out the diaper changing surface was cleaned.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Rocking Horse Day Care

Is Rocking Horse Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 16, 2003.

When was Rocking Horse Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rocking Horse Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 12 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 Rocking Horse Day Care care for?

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

Does Rocking Horse Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rocking Horse Day Care'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 Rocking Horse Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 399-3212 to ask.

What is Rocking Horse Day Care's phone number?

(281) 399-3212.

Where is Rocking Horse Day Care?

20297 FM 1485 Rd, New Caney, TX 77357. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC and 123 Learning Center, 1.8 miles away.

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