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The Imani School

12401 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77045
licensed capacity
478
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$290
year first permitted
2000

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About

About The Imani School

The Imani School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 27, 2000, for up to 478 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and pre-k. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $290 to $1,273.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
478 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Club Zenith Before & After School)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and pre-k
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
Discounts4% discount for full tuition payment
Licensed capacity478 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Imani School lists monthly tuition from $290 to $1,273. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School - Club Zenith$290
Combination (Before & After) - Club Zenith$370
Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 monthly tuition$1,273
Club Zenith Registration (Single)$55
Club Zenith Registration (Family)$80
New Student Application Fee$125
Registration (Pre-K3 & Pre-K4)$300
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Imani School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
478 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2000
License number
#240122
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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See all 19 visits
  1. Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check

      “A staff member who was contracted to teach a dance class was observed by themselves caring for children without an initial background. check. This was corrected during the inspection when the staff member left the premises”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

  2. May 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The sanitation documentation was not available for review. The annual sanitation inspection was last conducted on 3/14/2024 and the department has not come out yet to inspect”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

  3. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver was observed in a classroom working with children with a pending background.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024

  6. Apr 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Based on the information obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that supervision was not maintained when a child was able to leave the operation unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

  8. Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “There was a seven month old asleep with a pacifier attached to their shirt. This was corrected at inspection, when the caregiver removed the pacifier clip from the infants shirt.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Six out of eight children did not have updated shot records available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One out of five staff members did not have an updated Pediatric CPR and Fist Aid certificate available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

  10. Feb 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from February3 ,2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 7, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Two infants hands were not washed after diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “The director did not have her current first aid and CPR training on file.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification

      “There was no photo identification on file for one out of five records checked. This was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Imani School

Is The Imani School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 27, 2000.

When was The Imani School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Imani School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Imani School care for?

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

Does The Imani School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Imani School's hours?

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

How much does The Imani School cost?

Monthly tuition from $290 to $1,273, as it lists it.

What is The Imani School's phone number?

(713) 723-0616.

Where is The Imani School?

12401 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77045. The nearest other daycare we list is Robert M Beren Academy, 0.8 miles away.

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