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Something Special Children's Center

9602 Fulton St, Houston, TX 770763.4· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2016
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About Something Special Children's Center

Something Special Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 25, 2016, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Something Special Children's Center 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Something Special Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1580817
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The height of the loose fill is less than 6 inches”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

      “The director is missing the abuse and neglect trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

  3. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Something Special Children's Center

Is Something Special Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 25, 2016.

When was Something Special Children's Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Something Special Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Something Special Children's Center care for?

85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Something Special Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Something Special Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Something Special Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 742-6500 to ask.

What is Something Special Children's Center's phone number?

(713) 742-6500.

Where is Something Special Children's Center?

9602 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77076. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).