24/7 Childcare
15915 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX
The Pencil Playhouse
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About The Pencil Playhouse
The Pencil Playhouse is a licensed group home daycare in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 19, 2021, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
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.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Pencil Playhouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 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 Pencil Playhouse
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1721342
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 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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- Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not contain the duration of physical activities indoor and outdoor.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 out of 4 children's records evaluated did not contain a complete immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022
Jun 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills for the months January, February, March, and May of 2022 were not documented on fire drill log to view during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
Oct 15, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
747.901(1) - Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“Date of employment was missing on file for one out of two staff files checked. This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Immunization record was missing on file for two out of four records checked.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
“Health statement information was missing on file for two out of four files checked.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021
747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“Date of admission was missing on file for three out of four records checked. This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about The Pencil Playhouse
Is The Pencil Playhouse licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 19, 2021.
When was The Pencil Playhouse last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Pencil Playhouse 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 Pencil Playhouse care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Pencil Playhouse accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Pencil Playhouse's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Pencil Playhouse cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 273-3137 to ask.
What is The Pencil Playhouse's phone number?
(832) 273-3137.
Where is The Pencil Playhouse?
Houston, TX 77053. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.