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The Children's Garden

302 Flag Lake Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 775663.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1994
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About The Children's Garden

The Children's Garden is a licensed child care center in Lake Jackson, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 24, 1994, for up to 119 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
119 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity119 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Garden has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria 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.
Brazoria 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 Children's Garden

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
119 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1994
License number
#503557
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 7, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver did not use good judgment when they did not put personal medication in the office as required. The medication was accessible to children in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was terminated for not using good judgment.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025

  5. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025

  8. Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “There is no documentation that the monthly check were completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the check and documented it.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 19, 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 The Children's Garden

Is The Children's Garden licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 24, 1994.

When was The Children's Garden last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Garden had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Children's Garden care for?

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

Does The Children's Garden accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Garden's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Garden cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 299-6300 to ask.

What is The Children's Garden's phone number?

(979) 299-6300.

Where is The Children's Garden?

302 Flag Lake Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr, 0.2 miles away.

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