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Houston, TX 77053 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Shirley Papillion is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since December 20, 1991), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 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 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Shirley Papillion 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
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 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.
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747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The following information is missing from the operational policies: (A)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor (B)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection a pile of broken wood pieces was observed in the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Admission Information for 6 children's files were missing the following information: 2 missing emergency contact information 4 missing School Name, Address and Phone Number”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“The operational policies do not contain information regarding safe sleep for infants under 12 months.”
Corrected during the visit
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 9 month old was observed in a crib with blankets and a bottle. Note: The provider removed the infant during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The following training topics were missing for the primary caregiver: Responding to Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Shirley Papillion is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued December 20, 1991. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 2 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.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 614-4485 to ask.
(713) 614-4485.
Houston, TX 77053. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.