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Katy, TX 77449 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sowing & Growing Christian Academy
- licensed capacity
- 113
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Sowing & Growing Christian Academy
Sowing & Growing Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 20, 2018, for up to 113 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
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
- 113 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Daily life | Extended care: Saturday By Appointment Only |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sowing & Growing Christian 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 Sowing & Growing Christian Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 113 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1670225
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 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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Sep 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection was not available for review. The current inspection expired on 7/9/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the bus driver failed to properly supervise the child in care. The bus driver did not use good judgment by allowing the child to remain asleep on the van when the child stated he did not feel well. The child should have been brought in the building, and the mother should have been called to inform her of his condition.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
“Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the bus driver failed to properly supervise the child in care, as the bus driver was cleaning the bus while attempting to supervise the child at the same time.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Oct 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose-fill surfacing under rotating playground equipment, slide, and merry- go- round was less than six inches deep.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
“Director denied inspector access to interview children, this access was delayed by operation staff on 09/02/2025. Director failed to provide the daily list of the children being transported from 08/25/2025 to 08/29/2025 for review during the investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The bus driver did not know how many children were being picking up on 09/09/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infants lacked the updated written feeding instructions signed and updated by the parent. One was corrected at the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
Show 9 earlier visits
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“One van's door came off the hinge when the passenger side double door was opened. On the first row of one van had a missing seatbelt, and one was stuck.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There was no loose filling under the play structures on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
Apr 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The grass/weed has overgrown the mulch under the play structures. There is insufficient surfacing under the play structures.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“The certificate of liability was unavailable for review. The liability of insurance expired on 04/08/23.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023
Feb 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The multi-color play structure with slides was placed on grass. It did not have surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“The use zone between the yellow slides steps and barrier is less than 6 feet. The use zone of the slides is less than 6 feet for the green and blue slides.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2023
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“Outdoor play equipment was moved. The use zone for the outdoor space geometric dome climber and rotating playing equipment overlapped.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2023
Jan 30, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
Jan 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“Outdoor play equipment was moved. The use zone overlapped with other stationary and rotating equipment, the school bus, outdoor space geometric dome climber, and rotating play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“The slides' perimeter is obstructed by the barriers used around the play area of the slides. The use zone of the slides is less than 6 feet for the green and blue slides.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
746.1613(a)(2) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Groups Not Combined Not Reduced
“The naptime child/caregiver ratio was not met as two divided classrooms were being supervised by one caregiver. The caregiver was sitting in the middle of two classrooms. One classroom had 11- 4-year-old children napping. The other classroom had 10 children napping with a specified age group (SAG) of 3 years old children napping; 7 of which were 3 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
Dec 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The play equipment lacked the required surfacing in the use zones.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
“The use zone for the rotating playground equipment was less than 6 feet, and overlapped use zone with a stationary play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023
Dec 15, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's record was due for the health statement from a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's record lacked the updated immunization on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021
Sep 9, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“The parents have not been allowed to enter the building after the emergency rule expired on 04/20/21.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Sowing & Growing Christian Academy
Is Sowing & Growing Christian Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 20, 2018.
When was Sowing & Growing Christian Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sowing & Growing Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Sowing & Growing Christian Academy care for?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sowing & Growing Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sowing & Growing Christian Academy's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sowing & Growing Christian Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 336-7009 to ask.
What is Sowing & Growing Christian Academy's phone number?
(832) 336-7009.
Where is Sowing & Growing Christian Academy?
19310 W Little York Rd, Katy, TX 77449. The nearest other daycare we list is Soaring Stars Academy, 0.3 miles away.