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Houston, TX 77071 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Talents Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 61
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About Talents Child Care Center
Talents Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 13, 2018, for up to 61 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 61 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 wks to 12 yrs |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Scholastic Phonics program |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Talents Child Care 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.
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 Talents Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 61 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1671431
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Transportation 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“CPR training for one caregiver was observed to have expired 4/7/2025”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The emergency drill log was reviewed and shows that shelter in place, severe weather, and lockdown drills, each required to be conducted four times per year,were all documented as being completed on the same day. Additional dates listed in the log do not specify which drill type was conducted. Fire drills from May 2025 through November 2025 were all documented as occurring at 3:30 p.m., with the evacuation time recorded as 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., indicating no variation in drill times. Additionally, there is no documented fire drill for the month of December.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Recrods were reviewed for 10 children in care. 7 did not have a health statement, and 2 did not have an immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“First aid training for one caregiver was observed to have expired 4/7/2025”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
- Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
“The driver was observed transporting children in a van. A walkthrough of the van after transporting was not conducted and the electronic safety alarm was not used.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“Children and the driver were observed exiting the vehicle from the front passenger door. NOTE: According to the caregiver, the door was broken.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Upon arrival, a caregiver was observed leaving 3 infants unsupervised to open the door for Child Care Regulation (CCR) NOTE: The caregiver came to the door twice and did not open the door for (CCR)”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Jul 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the information on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation, children were ?popped? as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation, a caregiver failed to use good judgement when they inappropriately grabbed a child by the wrist, causing a bruise, when the child put an item in their mouth.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Loose fill surfacing was not observed to maintained to the proper depth.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
“Hotdogs in a pot were observed to be stored in the refrigerator uncovered. NOTE: Hotdogs were removed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there have been at lease 2 occasions where the driver left a group of children 5-9yrs old unattended to go inside of a school and pick up a child who had not been released on time by the school.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“One booster seat observed to be used during transportation of a child was observed to have expired 12/2010. NOTE: Booster seat was replaced during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A caregiver was observed to be asleep while supervising a group of 12 5y-12yr old children during naptime. The caregiver denied being asleep, a picture of the caregiver sleeping was shown to the caregiver and director.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
Show 6 earlier visits
- Dec 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
“4 anchoring bolts were not observed to be below playing level. The bolts created a tripping harard for children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The playground fence was observed to have several broken and warped boards.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2022
- Jan 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Talents Child Care Center
Is Talents Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 13, 2018.
When was Talents Child Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Talents Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Talents Child Care Center care for?
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Talents Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Talents Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Talents Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 774-1109 to ask.
What is Talents Child Care Center's phone number?
(713) 774-1109.
Where is Talents Child Care Center?
8103 Creekbend Dr Ste K, Houston, TX 77071. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy, 0.2 miles away.