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The Academic Playzone

7120 FM 1464 Rd, Richmond, TX 774074.5· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2024
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About The Academic Playzone

The Academic Playzone is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 16, 2024, for up to 137 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
137 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon - Fri: 6am - 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity137 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Academic Playzone has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend 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.
Fort Bend 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 The Academic Playzone

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
137 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1787273
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 12 visits

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. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “It was observed that the playground area needed refill of the shredder ruber material.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “It was observed that a stationary equipment was not extended a minimum of six feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

      “The operational policies and procedures are lacking of the topics from the 8 -30 listed on MS number 746.501 .”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023

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 The Academic Playzone

Is The Academic Playzone licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 16, 2024.

When was The Academic Playzone last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Academic Playzone had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 12 visits in the last 3 years. 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 The Academic Playzone care for?

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

Does The Academic Playzone accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Academic Playzone's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Academic Playzone cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 999-4313 to ask.

What is The Academic Playzone's phone number?

(832) 999-4313.

Where is The Academic Playzone?

7120 FM 1464 Rd, Richmond, TX 77407. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids R Kids #40 TX, 0.2 miles away.

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