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School in the Pines

19027 Joanleigh Dr, Spring, TX 773884.6· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1987
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About School in the Pines

School in the Pines is a licensed child care center in Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 27, 1987, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 13 months - 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 6:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 13 months - 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided. Potty training: Requires pull-ups until fully potty trained
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

School in the Pines 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.
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 School in the Pines

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#198724
See the state's record

Summary

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

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

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play

      “A caregiver withholds active play for punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025

  4. Jan 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The toddler classroom had a colorful soft play structure for climbing and motor skills that was torn with exposed threading located in the center of the classroom presenting an increased risk of choking among the one year old children present. This was corrected when the administrator removed the structure from the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 28, 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 School in the Pines

Is School in the Pines licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 27, 1987.

When was School in the Pines last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has School in the Pines had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 School in the Pines care for?

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

Does School in the Pines accept child care subsidies?

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

What are School in the Pines' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does School in the Pines cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 288-6402 to ask.

What is School in the Pines' phone number?

(281) 288-6402.

Where is School in the Pines?

19027 Joanleigh Dr, Spring, TX 77388. The nearest other daycare we list is Campus Kids @ Lemm Elementary School Age Program, 0.1 miles away.

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