Gayle Benjamin Childcare
Houston, TX 77091 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Little Learning Place
- licensed capacity
- 61
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About The Little Learning Place
The Little Learning Place is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 6, 2016, for up to 61 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals provided
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 61 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Soccer Shots, Jolly Trolley |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Licensed capacity | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Little Learning Place 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 Little Learning Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 61 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1597658
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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.
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- Mar 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One of the reviewed child files did not have an emergency contact address.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The most recent fire inspection conducted at the operation is dated 11.21.2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The operation use zone for four stationary equipment is less than 6 feet from the perimeter.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Two caregivers had online training for CPR and it was not conducted in person.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant classroom had one caregiver with five infants the specified age group is 0-11 months old, the caregiver was one over ratio. Corrected: When one caregiver came in from the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
Aug 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“They was one caregiver in the classroom specify age group 12 to 17 months old and had 13 children doing nap time. The caregiver was eight children over the ratio. Corrected at inspection: Another caregiver came into the classroom off her lunch break.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“The toddler caregiver was unsure of the children's ages and did not have information to show the children's ages.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“They was one caregiver in the infant classroom specify age group 0 to 11 months old and had 10 children doing nap time. The caregiver was six children over the ratio. Corrected at inspection: Another caregiver came into the classroom when the person in charge went to get her off her break.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2023
Feb 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“It was observed a caregiver in the infant classroom with children and had a pending background.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In the toddler classroom they were 6 children to 1 caregiver SAG 12-17 months old they were one child over the ratio. Corrected: When the director moved a child over to another classroom and left the caregiver with 5 children for SAG 12-17 months old.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 3 earlier visits
Jan 24, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“An caregiver dose not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“Caregivers did not know the age of the children they were caring for.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operation did not have in their operational policies about safe sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“The director did not have 30 annual hours for training year 8/18/21 to 8/18/2022, they were only 15 hours. I took 15 training hours from training year 8/18/2022 to 8/18/2023.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“In the emergency preparedness plan it did not state how the operation will evacuate children under 24 months out of the building.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“The children were observed to not wash their hands with soap and water before eating lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
“The operation did not have in their operational policies on suspension and expulsion”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“Four caregivers were observe to be vacuuming the floor while children were eating lunch in the pre-school, toddler, infant classroom. In one of the infant classroom the caregiver was vacuuming while infants sat in the high chair and bouncers.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two caregivers did not have in person CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
Jan 20, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In the first infant classroom the caregiver had 5 children SAG 0-11 months old, they were one child over. In the second infant classroom it was one caregiver with 6 children SAG 0-11 months they were two children over. In the three infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children SAG 12-17 months, they were one child over.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“It was observed infants sitting in restrictive device and high chairs for over 15 minutes and not given the opportunity to get on the floor and play.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“After further review it was determination that the operation was not allowing parents in the building.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
- Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Little Learning Place
Is The Little Learning Place licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 6, 2016.
When was The Little Learning Place last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Little Learning Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Little Learning Place care for?
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Little Learning Place accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Little Learning Place's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Little Learning Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 240-2884 to ask.
What is The Little Learning Place's phone number?
(346) 240-2884.
Where is The Little Learning Place?
965 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX 77018. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidventure After School at Durham Elementary, 0.4 miles away.