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Space Family Education
- licensed capacity
- 152
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1990
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About
About Space Family Education
Space Family Education is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 31, 1990, for up to 152 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSTEM / STEAMOpens 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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 152 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Birth to Five |
| Staff | Trained in CPR, First Aide and various enrichment disciplines |
| Licensed capacity | 152 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Space Family Education 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 Space Family Education
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 152 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1990
- License number
- #401542
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 14 visits
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“It was determined the background check for caregiver supervising a group of children was inactivated. NOTE: The caregiver left premises during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“I observe a large garbage bag in the playground area accessible to children. Note: corrected when garbage bag disposed.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During inspection on 2/1/2024, I observe an employee in the classroom with children not counted in child-caregiver ratios, but the operation did not have the eligibility results completed. Note: corrected during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The infant feeding instruction was not updated every 30 days as required.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“I did not observe most recent fire marshal inspection report available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Director is missing current transportation safety training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
Aug 11, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“During recent inspection by DFPS, no documentation was available to show a caregiver obtain training of abuse and neglect.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2023
Show 4 earlier visits
Jun 20, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the Preponderance of Evidence found during the DFPS investigation, it was Reason to Believe that a caregiver Physically Abused a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information provided during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver used harsh treatment to a child in care when she picked up a child by one arm and threw the child to the ground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
Jun 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“I observe in the playground area a manhole that was not secured and an active wasp nest near swing set.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver in the pre-k room did not provide accurate number of children in the classroom during naptine. Note: corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Space Family Education
Is Space Family Education licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 31, 1990.
When was Space Family Education last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Space Family Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Space Family Education care for?
152, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Space Family Education accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Space Family Education's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Space Family Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 483-4734 to ask.
What is Space Family Education's phone number?
(281) 483-4734.
Where is Space Family Education?
2101 Nasa Pkwy Bldg 211, Houston, TX 77058. The nearest other daycare we list is Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program, 0.3 miles away.