Alfrednette Payton
Houston, TX 77054 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Saint Nicholas School
- licensed capacity
- 177
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Saint Nicholas School
Saint Nicholas School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 25, 2019, for up to 177 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 177 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 177 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Saint Nicholas School 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 Saint Nicholas School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 177 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1689269
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 5, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 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 14 visits
- Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Two out of the four children files reviewed, did not have an updated health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three out of four caregivers files reviewed did not have the required HASA training. 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. 3. Administering medication 4. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 5. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not have the required HASA training topics available for licensing to review. 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. 3. Administering medication 4. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 5. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 15, 2024Visit1 rule cited
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
“A caregiver left a child unattended in a classroom for an extended amount of time.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
Jan 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Two out of five caregivers did not have the required hands-on skills CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024
Jun 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present at operation in a classroom with children, without a current eligible background check available for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2023
Show 4 earlier visits
Jan 27, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023 as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
Jan 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Records for 3 staff was reviewed. Two caregivers did not have training for the 2021-2022 training period and one did not have training for the 2022-2023.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The oepration does not have a qualified director on staff. The operation has not had a designated director since August 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Records for 5 children was reviewed, of the five, 2 did not have an address listed for the child, 1 did not have an immunization record, 2 did not have emergency medical authorization, and 2 did not have a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023
Feb 11, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“After the initial citation was issued and an extension was granted, the operation failed to provide the most recent gas inspection report.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
Jan 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have to most recent gas inspection available for licensing to review upon request, during business hours,”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report available upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Saint Nicholas School
Is Saint Nicholas School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 25, 2019.
When was Saint Nicholas School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 5, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Saint Nicholas School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Saint Nicholas School care for?
177, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Saint Nicholas School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Saint Nicholas School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Saint Nicholas School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 791-9977 to ask.
What is Saint Nicholas School's phone number?
(713) 791-9977.
Where is Saint Nicholas School?
3511 Linkwood Dr, Houston, TX 77025. The nearest other daycare we list is ST Catherines Montessori, 0.7 miles away.