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2955 S Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 600, Houston, TX
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Sherrie Davis is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since April 13, 2006), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sherrie Davis has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Two out of five children was still missing an immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2023
747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
“The operation still did not have a completed emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
“The provider still did not have her file available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
747.901 - Personnel Records
“The assistant caregiver file was still not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parental Visits
“The operation still did not state the procedures for parents to visit in the operation policy.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“During the walk though cleaning chemicals were still observed underneath the kitchen and bathroom counter and accessible to the children in care.”
Corrected during the visit
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“The operation policy still did not state safe sleep policy for infants.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
“The operational policy still did not state that an animal is present during operating hours.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“Two out of five children enrolled was missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parental Visits
“The operation did not state the procedures for parents to visit in the operation policy.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“The operation policy did not state safe sleep policy for infants.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
“The operation did not have a completed emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
“The provider did not have her file available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
747.801(4) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
“The operation did not have a menu available.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“Cleaning chemicals were observed underneath the kitchen counter accessible to the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The fence was observed with broken woodens panels and nails were exposed. Also a grill was observed with a weight bar attached with weights.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2023
747.3607(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“During the walkthrough of the operation medication bottles were still observed on the table accessible to the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
747.901 - Personnel Records
“The assistant caregiver file was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
“During the walk through of the operation outdoor area animal feces were observed in several places.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“The operation did not have documentation showing that the dog on the premises was vaccinated.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Two out of five children was missing an immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
“The operational policy did not state that an animal is present during operating hours.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
747.3607(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that medication bottles were observed on the table accessible to the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
747.5417(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“Based on the evidence found during the dfps investigation, it is determined that the operation did not keep a list of the children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The primary caregiver has not conducted monthly fire drills with the children in care. The last drill conducted was documented on 3/10/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
“The primary caregiver has not practiced at least four lock down drills within a year with the children in care. The last drill practiced was documented on 3/12/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The primary caregiver has not reviewed the cpsc.gov website to certify annually there are no recalled items in the home. The previous certification was done 10/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“The air conditioner system located in the backyard of the home does not have a safeguard around it.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“There is no posting of the most recent licensing inspection report at the home.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2022
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“The primary caregiver has not practiced at least four severe weather drills within a year with the children in care. The last drill practiced was documented on 3/12/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
“The first aid kit is missing the guide to first aid and emergency care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Four children records evaluated were missing the following as required in subchapter 747.605: (13) A statement of the child s special care needs; (14) The name and telephone number of the school a school-age child attends; (15) Permission for a school-age child to ride a bus or walk to or from school or home, or to be released to the care of a sibling younger than 18 years.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
747.213(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
“The primary caregiver did not notify parents the daycare does not have liability insurance. Note: A notice to parents was posted during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“There are two wooden boards in the backyard that has exposed nails in them.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“The operation is missing a complete emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
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2955 S Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 600, Houston, TX
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Sherrie Davis is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued April 13, 2006. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 366-1036 to ask.
(713) 366-1036.
Houston, TX 77047. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.