Growth Academy Courage
4304 La Branch St, Houston, TX
Shape Community Center
- licensed capacity
- 34
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $156
- year first permitted
- 1994
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About
About Shape Community Center
Shape Community Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 22, 1994, for up to 34 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 34 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shape Community Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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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 Shape Community Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 34 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 1994
- License number
- #505664
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 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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- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
744.2507 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor play area was observed having hazards including ladders, shovels, paint buckets, and a car.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“There was no current health inspection available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
- Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
744.3651 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“There was no current gas inspection available for review during inspection. Gas inspection was observed dated 7/13/2021, expiring 7/13/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
Jan 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There was no documentation of severe weather drill, shelter drill, or lock-down drill to review during inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation was observed conducting and documenting the drills.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
744.605(12) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Medical Authorization
“Of the 6 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked emergency medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Shape Community Center
Is Shape Community Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 22, 1994.
When was Shape Community Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shape Community Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Shape Community Center care for?
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Shape Community Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shape Community Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shape Community Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 521-0641 to ask.
What is Shape Community Center's phone number?
(713) 521-0641.
Where is Shape Community Center?
3903 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77004. The nearest other daycare we list is Growth Academy Courage, 0.2 miles away.