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Houston, TX 77071 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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The Champions Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About The Champions Learning Center
The Champions Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 12, 2013, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7:30 PM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Champions Learning 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 The Champions Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1517122
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Transportation 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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- Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
“The van driver did not have their driver's license when transporting children to school. Note: The operation provided the driver's license during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“4 expired booster seats were the vehicle used for transporting children. This was corrected at inspection when new seats were obtained and replaced the expired seats.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“A 4 month old was observed sleeping on their tummy during the inspection. Note: The provider woke the child up and removed them from the crib during the inspection. Risk of SIDS was discussed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
- Dec 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“An infant was observed in a crib with a pacifier that contained an attachment to the clothing. Note: The attachment was removed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies do not include the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor. (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“Children were observed eating oatmeal when the menu for the day showed waffles and apples. Note: The director noted this substitution on the menu during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 8, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a positive case of COVID.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
“The operation did not notify parents of positive case of COVID.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
Dec 8, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Records were read for 10 children in care. One child did not have an updated record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“For the 2020-2021 training period, one caregiver was missing 23 hours of annual training”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“One caregiver was not aware of the ages of two children in their care. When asked for the ages of the children. The caregiver said the grades the children where in. The caregiver was asked to provide the ages of the children. The caregiver said they believed the first child was 7 or 8 years old and the second child was 9 or 10 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Champions Learning Center
Is The Champions Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 12, 2013.
When was The Champions Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Champions Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Champions Learning Center care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Champions Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Champions Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Champions Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 729-9777 to ask.
What is The Champions Learning Center's phone number?
(713) 729-9777.
Where is The Champions Learning Center?
12515 Fondren Rd Ste B, Houston, TX 77035. The nearest other daycare we list is Busy Bee Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.