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Houston, TX 77092 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Small World Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Small World Learning Academy
Small World Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 7, 2022, for up to 52 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 Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small World Learning Academy 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 Small World Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 52 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1728615
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 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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Feb 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“The new employee affidavit form has not been notarized.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The director has not documented attendance for the period between February 2026 and December 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“A new employee did not complete the required Pre-Employment Affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“A caregiver does not have a high school diploma or equivalent.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025
Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“During review record keeping 2 out of 2 staff files reviewed did not include transportation training as required for the director and caregiver transporting children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
Apr 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“During review of personnel the operation was unable to provide personnel records for 4 out of 5 caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“During the inspection a caregiver walked out of the classroom to open the front door leaving 6 children in a classroom unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During review of records 2 out of 6 records did not include the address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“During the inspeciton the operation was found to not have a current sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“During the inspeciton the operation was found to not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2022
- Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“One caregiver was observed using her cell phone while outside supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“One caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for when supervising them at outside play. The caregiver counted and stated that there were 6 children, but there were 8 children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2022
Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
- Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Small World Learning Academy
Is Small World Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 7, 2022.
When was Small World Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small World Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Small World Learning Academy care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small World Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small World Learning Academy'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 Small World Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 888-6897 to ask.
What is Small World Learning Academy's phone number?
(281) 888-6897.
Where is Small World Learning Academy?
5018 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77092. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Express Houston, 0.1 miles away.