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The Little Yellow School

11612 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024
licensed capacity
275
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1995

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About The Little Yellow School

The Little Yellow School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 7, 1995, for up to 275 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
275 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity275 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Little Yellow School 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.
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 Little Yellow School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
275 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1995
License number
#509338
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 a current first aid certification available for review. THe certification on file expired in August 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “The director did not have a current CPR certification available for review. The certification on file expired in August 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date

      “Observed expired allergy medication for a child who has an known allergy. Medication Exp date 9/2025 NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication and given back to the parents.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Children' files evaluated did not contain the address to the emergency contact person listed.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “Feeding instructions reviewed have not been updated within the last 30 days and one was missing the parents signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024

  4. Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 7, 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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Questions about The Little Yellow School

Is The Little Yellow School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 7, 1995.

When was The Little Yellow School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Little Yellow School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 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 Yellow School care for?

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

Does The Little Yellow School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Little Yellow School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Little Yellow School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 490-9267 to ask.

What is The Little Yellow School's phone number?

(713) 490-9267.

Where is The Little Yellow School?

11612 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024. The nearest other daycare we list is Second Baptist School Early Childhood Program, 0.5 miles away.

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