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The Cartwright School

1314 Turtle Creek Dr, Missouri City, TX 774894.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
2022

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About The Cartwright School

The Cartwright School is a licensed child care center in Missouri City, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 10, 2022, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 mos. - 5 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 mos. - 5 years old
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (Three-Star)
MoreFounded 2011
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Cartwright School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Fort Bend 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.
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 Cartwright School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1729639
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 13 visits
  1. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “There is sufficient evidence to support the claim that a caregiver did not use good judgment when she made a child retrieve an item that fell into the toilet”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025

  6. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 9, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

      “The use zones of the play structures with slides did not extend six feet around the perimeter.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “The outdoor play area did not have loose fill nor unitary surfacing materials installed underrneath or around the play equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      “One caregiver was observed during naptime with 31 children in care. The SAG was 3 years of age.The operation was over ratio by one child.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

      “The caregiver in the mixed classroom did not know the ages of all the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “The mixed age group classroom did not have adequate lighting while the children were napping. This was corrected when the caregiver turned on a light.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Nov 15, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have any medication on file, making it impossible for their food allergy action plan to be followed if the child is exposed to the allergen.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver who was caring for children did not have an eligible result from CBCU.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “The paint in the reading room was chipping off of the wall.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

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 Cartwright School

Is The Cartwright School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 10, 2022.

When was The Cartwright School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Cartwright School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 The Cartwright School care for?

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

Does The Cartwright School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Cartwright School'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 Cartwright School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 437-6300 to ask.

What is The Cartwright School's phone number?

(281) 437-6300.

Where is The Cartwright School?

1314 Turtle Creek Dr, Missouri City, TX 77489. The nearest other daycare we list is Christian Bible Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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