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Second Baptist Preschool

2517 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340
licensed capacity
144
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$200
year first permitted
2008

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About Second Baptist Preschool

Second Baptist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Huntsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 25, 2008, for up to 144 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $200 to $640.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through preschool with an after school ministry
Ask when you call: 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
144 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through preschool with an after school ministry
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based
Daily lifeSnacks provided
TransportationTransportation (picks up from several local schools)
Licensed capacity144 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Second Baptist Preschool lists monthly tuition from $200 to $640. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Walker County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Program (Fall/Spring), Kindergarten-6th grade$200
Infant, 6 weeks - 15 months$640
Older Infant, 13 months-22 months$620
Toddler, 18 months+$600
Summer Enrollment Fee$100
Enrollment Fee, School-Age (After School Program)$200
Reenrollment Fee$400
Enrollment Fee, Preschool$450
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Walker 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 Second Baptist Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
144 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#877745
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 15 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 7, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation two caregivers were using their cell phones on the playground when an incident in care occurred.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation supervision was not in compliance when an incident in care occurred as caregivers were using cell phones and were sitting down at times and were not up and walking around and actively supervising the playground the entirety of their time on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

  3. Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Information gathered in the investigation substantiated supervision was not compliant on a morning when a child was hurt twice by another child in care. There was ample staffing in the classroom, but caregivers were not positioned appropriately so that all children could be seen and there was a lack of awareness of tending to a crying child and assessing and comforting them.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

  6. Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date

      “When checking the stored medication it was observed an epi pen for a child expired October of 2024 and Children's Tylenol for a child expired November of 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

      “The operational policies did not include the criteria the operation uses to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. It was also noted the Licensing section needs updated and that the policies need to include procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “One caregiver had CPR that was not compliant because it did not include hands-on based instruction.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

  9. Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “During the walk through the caregiver in Room 2 said they had twelve children present, but there were thirteen children present. Note: This was a different caregiver than the caregivers who did not know the count during the inspection being followed up on.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “During the walk through three occupied classrooms had cleaning supplies and toxic chemicals accessible to children. A couple other classrooms children use also had the same issue, but the classrooms did not currently have children in them. Note: A few photos were taken. Note: During the inspection the assistant director immediately addressed the issue and the chemicals were locked or moved.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Mar 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A playhouse on the playground had a cracked bench and a cracked grill. Note: Photos were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “During the walkthrough the caregiver in the dark blue classroom stated they had six children, but there were seven children present. On the playground classes were combined and there were a total of 13 children. Both caregivers present gave the wrong number of children which only added up to ten children. One caregiver did not know how many children they had and the other caregiver did not account for the children they were watching when another teacher left to change a diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “In the pink classroom a cabinet was unlocked and cleaning supplies and chemicals were accessible to children. Note: A photo was taken. The cabinet was locked after it was addressed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

  2. Feb 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “A staff member and the director that are required to have annual transportation safety training did not have documentation of current training. Note: Both completed the training during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jul 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 5, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One caregiver had expired first aid and cpr. Four other caregivers did not have required cpr.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers

      “The first aid kit was not complete and was missing tweezers.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “There was no documentation that fire drills were conducted in July or August. The last documented fire drill was June.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “2 of 8 personnel files evaluated were short the required number of annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “One child with a food allergy had an emergency plan but it was not signed by a healthcare professional and it stated an epi pen and Bendryl were required but neither of them were on site. Another child had an allergy that was not a food allergy and had a plan signed by a healthcare professional but the required epi pen and Benadryl were not on site.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “One caregiver who transports children did not have current annual transportation safety training as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The three vehicles used for transportation had electronic safety alarms that do not currently work.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The operation did not complete the annual liability insurance verification as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A combined classroom with a specified age group of three years old was out of ratio as there were sixteen children with one caregiver. Note: One child was moved to another classroom to address the issue.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Oct 6, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “10 of 27 staff members did not have the required cpr or cpr renewal.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022

  9. Sep 6, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “10 of 27 staff members did not have the required cpr or cpr renewal.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The annual written CPSC notification had not been completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The operation did not complete the liability insurance annual verification requirement.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “3 of 4 staff members have not completed the annual transportation safety training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022

  10. Oct 13, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “I observed two infants (over 12 months) in one of the infant rooms who were alseep in their cribs with cups.”

      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 Second Baptist Preschool

Is Second Baptist Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 25, 2008.

When was Second Baptist Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Second Baptist Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Second Baptist Preschool care for?

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

Does Second Baptist Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Second Baptist Preschool'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 Second Baptist Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $200 to $640, as it lists it.

What is Second Baptist Preschool's phone number?

(936) 295-3113.

Where is Second Baptist Preschool?

2517 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith Kids Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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