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Houston, TX 77044 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces
- licensed capacity
- 118
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces
SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 27, 2017, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 118 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 118 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces 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.
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 SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 118 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1647752
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Transportation 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Food and nutrition 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 19 visits
- Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One child's file did not have emergecny medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
Dec 20, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
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
“It was found that a child in care managed to run out the front doors and into the shopping strip where the operation is located.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“A self-report was not received regarding a child in care who wandered away from the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“A mop bucket with water was found in the hallway accessible to children. This was corrected when the bucket was removed from thhe hallway.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The wooden fence surrounding the big playground has a wooden board that has fallen and has exposed nails accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“A 5 month infant was placed and found sleeping on their tummy who is unable to roll over independently. There is no sleep exception form for the infant.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The afterschool restroom ceiling panel is missing and found behind the toilet.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“During the director's absence, a caregiver was left in charge at naptime who did not have access to all essential information and records. This was corrected when the designee and second person in command arrived at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
“Three children's records did not have a statement or proof that the parent's received a copy of parents' rights.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In the toddler room, sharp and hazardous office supplies such as hole punchers, staple remover, adult scissors, and a letter opener were found on the children shelving accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
“The big slide on the big playground has an opening at the top of the slide that could potentially trap a child's hand or clothing when sliding down the equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
Show 9 earlier visits
- May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 18, 2024Inspection25 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In the toddler room on the diaper changing table disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer was observed in reach. In the pre-k room a bottle of disinfectant spray way observed in reach.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“3 cribs used in the infant room were observed to have loose fitted sheets.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A caregivers purse and uncovers electrical outlets were observed in the toddler room. Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the pre-k room”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“3 children with listed diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy plan of file and available for review,”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“Two vehicles used for transportation did not have have completed first aid kits. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Missing items were replaced during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Emergency medical authorization was not available for 2 children being transported. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the medical authizations forms were provided during the inspection”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The children product safety certificate was last completed 2/1/23”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“A cleaning solution Lemon Plus was not being used according to manufacture instructions. According to the director, an unknown amount of solution is mixed with a bottle of water. The solutiion is used to sanitize table tops According to the instrcutions, the product is not to be used on surfaces that come into contact with food.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“3 gallons of milk dated 4/15, 4/16 and 4/16 was observed to be in the refrigerator. One of the gallon with the 4/16 exppiration date was served to children for breakfast. NOTE: Corrected at the inspection. All expired milk was disposed of during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“A television on top of a rolling shelf was not observed to be properly anchored.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“A 6 mo old not yet on table food did not have feeding instructions completed by the parent”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“In the bathroom of the toddler room, the ceiling was observed to missing a panel.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Several bottles in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“Two cribs in the infant room was were observed to have two mattresses in the crib. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the second mattresses were removed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“2 children being transported did not have parent or emergecy contact information. NOTE:Corrected at inspection,parent contact forms were provided during the inspection”
Corrected during the visit
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“An emergency evacution diagram was not posted near all exits used. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, diagrams were posted during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“A catipliller toy on the playground was observed to be broken and had exposed shear points.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3317(10) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
“Two bottles of cleaning chemicals were observed to be stored next to boxed of snack crackers and a jar of jelly”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
“A 2lb roll of ground beef was observed to be open and uncovered in the freezer.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“3 children observed sitting in a bean shaped table with straps were not observed to be strapped in. One of the seats did not have straps.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher on one of the vans used was not observed to be secured. NOTE: The fire extinguisher was observed to be in the box and under the passenger front seat.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver did not have the training in abuse and neglect and building and premise safety training.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
“In the infant and toddler rooms. diaper rash creams were observed to be on top of the diaper changing table in reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm on one of the vehicles being used for transportation was not operational during the inspection NOTE: The operation was informed the van may not be used until the safety alarm has been repaired”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“5 car seats located on both vans used were observed to be expired. Expiration years were 2016,2017,2018,2020,2022 NOTE:Corrected at inspection. All expired carseats were removed and dissposed during the inspection”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“All six of the classrooms did not have activity plans available.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023
746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
“A caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The floor in the infant room was sticky and needs to be cleaned.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms were torn, exposing the underlying foam.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One of four children records did not have a current immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two of the bucket seats at the toddler table did not have safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the Director removed the seats from the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
“Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the Director disposed of the torn mats.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
Apr 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was using a personal cellphone while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
- Apr 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In the afterschool room, there were cleaning supplies located near the handwashing sink. Note: This was corrected when the director moved the supplies to a higher place.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“An11 month old non-walking infant in the toddler room was asleep on a mat. Note: This was corrected when the director placed the infant in a crib.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“On the playground, there are two pieces of wood missing from the fence.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
- Nov 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces
Is SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 27, 2017.
When was SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces care for?
118, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 454-7988 to ask.
What is SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces' phone number?
(281) 454-7988.
Where is SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces?
13147 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77044. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School at Summerwood, 0.6 miles away.