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The Forge For Families-Safezone

3435 Dixie Dr, Houston, TX 77021
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2011

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About The Forge For Families-Safezone

The Forge For Families-Safezone is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 17, 2011, for up to 160 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based
EnrichmentBasketball, rock climbing, STEM activities
TransportationTransportation (pick-up from select schools)
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Forge For Families-Safezone has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 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.
Harris 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 Forge For Families-Safezone

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1208066
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 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. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.

      “One caregiver does not have an updated first aid. First aid on file expired 5.29.2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022

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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Questions about The Forge For Families-Safezone

Is The Forge For Families-Safezone licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 17, 2011.

When was The Forge For Families-Safezone last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Forge For Families-Safezone had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 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 Forge For Families-Safezone care for?

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

Does The Forge For Families-Safezone accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Forge For Families-Safezone's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Forge For Families-Safezone cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 660-1860 to ask.

What is The Forge For Families-Safezone's phone number?

(713) 660-1860.

Where is The Forge For Families-Safezone?

3435 Dixie Dr, Houston, TX 77021. The nearest other daycare we list is Jewels Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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