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Houston, TX 77095 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Nest School Towne Lake
- licensed capacity
- 225
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About The Nest School Towne Lake
The Nest School Towne Lake is a licensed child care center in Cypress, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 28, 2024, for up to 225 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 33 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 17 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
- 225 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 225 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Nest School Towne Lake 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 Nest School Towne Lake
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 225 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1785653
Summary
33 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 17 of 33 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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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- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
“An evacuation diagram was not posted in one of the classrooms used by children. Note: The operation posted the diagram during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 23 earlier visits
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“Based on the information obtained, a caregiver did not set appropriate behavior expectations.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
Oct 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not practice good judgment when walking a child to their nap mat inappropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
Oct 6, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not practice good judgment when walking a child to their nap mat inappropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not intervene to guide a child when a child stood at the bottom of a slide and jumped off of the slide and injured themselves.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
Jul 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“As of today, 7/24/25 the provider has not submitted education documents showing how a caregiver meets minimum educational requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was observed in a high chair and the safety straps were not fastened. Note: Caregiver fastened the straps during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 9, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The provider has not submitted education documents showing how a caregiver meets minimum educational requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The operation has not provided the annual fire inspection report that was requested on May 14th, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing a completed health statement.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“1 out of 10 employee files evaluated did not contain the skills-based CPR Training.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“Documentation showing the annual fire inspection report from the local fire marshal was not available to review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Staff files evaluated were missing the following information: - Photo ID or Driver's License - Documentation showing staff meet minimum education requirements - Education documents written in a foreign language were not translated to English - Employment Affidavit Form”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A food allergy emergency plan was missing the parent signature.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Children's files evaluated were missing the following admission information: - Name, Address and Phone number of the emergency medical facility or physician. - Name, Address and Phone number of emergency contact person - Date of Admission”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
Apr 5, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the information obtained, a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“Based on the information obtained, a caregiver did not set appropriate behavior expectations when children were observed climbing on the tables and the couch and fighting with one another.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
746.521(8) - Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
“Based on the information obtained, the operation did not provide parents the opportunity to review an alleged incident of abuse when it was requested.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
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, children were observed running in and out of the restroom unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Based on the information obtained from the operation, the skill-based portion of CPR training was not completed for the director.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
- Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection, I observed one classroom with part of the ceiling open. I also observed another classroom with water damages to the wall and water spots on the ceiling.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
Jun 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information obtained during this investigation, the operation will be cited for a caregiver who used prohibited punishment towards a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
- May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“During the initial inspection a person who calls themselves the center director did not have a background check on file while present at the operation and around children in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
May 1, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation failed to designate a qualified director.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“During the inspection the operation had not completed the monthly required fire drills for the month of October.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the Fire Extinguishers.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the smoke detector.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Nest School Towne Lake
Is The Nest School Towne Lake licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 28, 2024.
When was The Nest School Towne Lake last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 33 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Nest School Towne Lake had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 17 of 33 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Nest School Towne Lake care for?
225, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Nest School Towne Lake accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Nest School Towne Lake's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Nest School Towne Lake cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 550-7201 to ask.
What is The Nest School Towne Lake's phone number?
(346) 550-7201.
Where is The Nest School Towne Lake?
17721 Lakecrest View Dr, Cypress, TX 77433. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Preschool, 0.7 miles away.