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St Francis Children's Center

2300 S Piney Point Rd, Houston, TX 77063
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
2016

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About St Francis Children's Center

St Francis Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 26, 2016, for up to 136 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
136 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

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St Francis Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $172 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 St Francis Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1614057
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 21, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • 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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  1. Oct 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

      “Food preperation area did not have a list of children with diagnosed food allergies.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

      “Operation had not printed and filed serveral current trainings for 3 caregivers. NOTE: Operation has complied during inspection, forms printed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One caregiver was missing training regarding hazardous material and the spread of infectious disease.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025

  2. Oct 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Staff files evaluated were incomplete and missing the following documentation: - Photo ID - High School Diploma or Equivalent - Notarized Licensing Affidavit and Pre-Employment Affidavit”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Documentation showing 1 caregiver had completed CPR and First Aid Training was not available during the inspection. Note- Documentation was submitted showing the caregiver completed the training on 11/1/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Staff training records did not contain documentation showing the following topics have been covered: - Emergency Preparedness, Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies and Understanding Building and Premises Safety”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “Documentation reviewed showed the director is missing 2 hours of annual trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Documentation reviewed showed the 24 hours of annual training for 10 staff have not been completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024

  3. Oct 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “4 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain the following training topics: Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “2 individuals were observed with direct access to children in care. The operation has not received an eligiblity notification from CBCU stating they could be present. Note: The individuals left the operation during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023

  4. Nov 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 2, 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 St Francis Children's Center

Is St Francis Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 26, 2016.

When was St Francis Children's Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 21, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Francis Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 St Francis Children's Center care for?

136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does St Francis Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are St Francis 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 St Francis Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 458-6166 to ask.

What is St Francis Children's Center's phone number?

(713) 458-6166.

Where is St Francis Children's Center?

2300 S Piney Point Rd, Houston, TX 77063. The nearest other daycare we list is Reneatris Washington, 0.5 miles away.

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