Bush Elem/YMCA
7420 Crownridge Dr, The Woodlands, TX
The Climbing Tree
- licensed capacity
- 400
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1997
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About
About The Climbing Tree
The Climbing Tree is a licensed child care center in The Woodlands, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 27, 1997, for up to 400 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
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
- 400 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 400 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Climbing Tree has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery 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 Climbing Tree
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 400 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1997
- License number
- #523718
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 17 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 2
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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was tasked as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment while engaging with a child at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was tasked as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the operation did not report an injury of a child that required medical attention to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was revealed that the caregiver forcefully pulled and grabbed a child by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not follow the child's documented feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
- May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
- Sep 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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Feb 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child epi pen was expired.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The changing mat in the two year old classroom was ripped. Note: changing mat was replaced during this inspectiion.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 29, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“The incident/illness report form was not completed within 48 hours of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant did have current infant feeding.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
Oct 29, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation, corporal punishment was used on a child in care when the caregiver picked up a child by one arm in an aggressive manner and resulted in physical abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation, one caregiver was found Reason To Believe for Physical Abuse and another caregiver was found Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation, an incident report was not written informing the parents that the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement when not asking for assistance when needed which resulted in a child being abused as well as a caregiver not intervening when the abuse occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
- Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One of the caregivers had completed CPR training through online instruction and did not attend a class.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Climbing Tree
Is The Climbing Tree licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 27, 1997.
When was The Climbing Tree 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 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Climbing Tree had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Climbing Tree care for?
400, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Climbing Tree accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Climbing Tree's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Climbing Tree cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 273-2230 to ask.
What is The Climbing Tree's phone number?
(936) 273-2230.
Where is The Climbing Tree?
6363 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381. The nearest other daycare we list is Colin Powell Elem/YMCA, 0.2 miles away.