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Houston, TX 77071 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Tiny Blessings Academy
- licensed capacity
- 104
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Tiny Blessings Academy
Tiny Blessings Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 29, 2026, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts 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
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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. It lists: 6 weeks – 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Appelbaum curriculum (ATI) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty-training skills |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (recorded and monitored by staff, no live viewing) |
| Assistance it accepts | NCI |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from several local elementary schools) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 2012 |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tiny Blessings Academy 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 Tiny Blessings Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1818065
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 16 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Transportation 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jun 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The in-house first aide kit was missing the instruction manual and tweezers. NOTE items were added to kits at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the outdoor play area, there was grass overgrown in the corner. There was a broken umbrella on a bench in the younger children area. NOTE: Umbrella was disposed of at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“There was a gallon of milk observed in the refrigerator past its best by date. NOTE: Milk disposed at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the outdoor play area, there was grass overgrown in the corner and the liner of the loosefill mulch was ripped and above mulch. Ivy/weeds overgrown on the fence.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
- May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“In the larger play area, the loosefill was overgrown with grass/weeds at edges, and there was a wire on the ground from the telephone pole in the play srea. Bottom of slide had under tarp exposed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There was garbage on the way to the toddler outdoor play area and garbage inside the toddler outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Caregiver did not give the proper ages of oldest and youngest child in their care.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Four caregivers did not have a copy of the education requirements for file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The first aid kit on vehicle used to transport children was not observed to be complete. The kit was missing a guide and antiseptic. NOTE: A second vehicle added but not currently in use did not have a guide, antiseptic and gloves. * Corrected at inspection, all missing items were added to both vehicles.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1317(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate
“A certificate was not availalbe to verify the successful completion of preservice training for 2 caregivers present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The mulch was not observed to be maintained at the appropriate depth. The tarp beneath the surfacing was observed to be exposed and torn.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“One caregiver hired 1/6 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the affidavit was completed during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
“A climbing structure installed on the second playground was observed to have an attached swing set. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the swings were removed fromo the structure”
Corrected during the visit
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One caregiver hired 1/6 did not have a notarized affidavit available for review. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the affidavit was completed during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“One of the restrooms used by children was observed to have ceiling panels that had holes, cracks and signs of water damage. The exhaust fans in both bathrooms appeared to be falling. The floors in the hallway directly outside of the bathroom was visibly separated and created a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“A fire extingusher was observed to be sitting on the floor in a storage closet in the front of the buidling. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Fire extinguisher was mounted during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“A dead german roach was observed under a sink in a restroom used by children. NOTE: The same roach was observed during the inspection and the operation was infomred to dispose of it on 9/15.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
“The handwashking sink in the infant room was observed to have a bucket in it. Baby bottle on a drying rack were observed next to the sink. The sink is still be used for purposes other than hand washing.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
Sep 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
“The handwashking sink in the infant room was observed to have other itmes on and in the sink. Items observed includined cleaning spray and hand sanitizer, a bucket of water, toys and books, a children's tablet, and a walkie talkie.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“A fire extingusher was observed to be in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom designated for children”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“One of the restrooms used by children was observed to have 2 ceiling panels that were cracked and bulding down. One of the panels has signs of water damage.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
Sep 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
“The handwashking sink in the infant room was observed to have other itmes on and in the sink. Items observed includined cleaning spray and hand sanitizer, a bucket of water, toys and books, a children's tablet, and a walkie talkie.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“A fire extingusher was observed to be in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom designated for children”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“One of the restrooms used by children was observed to have 2 ceiling panels that were cracked and bulding down. One of the panels has signs of water damage.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“Sign-in logs available did not have completed sign in/out times for all children Sing in logs rfor the 7/31-8/4 was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“A bag of molded cutie oranges was observed in the kitchen. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, oranges were disposed during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
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Sep 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“Sign-in logs available did not have completed sign in/out times for all children Sing in logs rfor the 7/31-8/4 was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“A bag of molded cutie oranges was observed in the kitchen. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, oranges were disposed during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 20, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Documentation of emergency medical authorization was not available for 4 children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Documentation of parent contacts and emergency contacts were not available for one child being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
“The driver was observed exiting a bus after transporting children to school. The driver was observed exiting the vehile and looking through each window. After a few minutes, the electronic alarm was triggered and the driver returned and turned the alarm off.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“Sign-in logs available did not have completed sign in/out times for all children Sing in logs rfor the 7/31-8/4 was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“1 caregiver was observed with 6 children 10mo-20 mo. The specified age group was 12-17 mo. The caregiver wwas over ratio by 1. NOTE: During the walkthrough, a second caregiver was observed in the kitchen area and entered the classrooom shortly before licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
Aug 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extingusiher located on the bus used to tranpsort was observed to be overcharged”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“2 staff were observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the Centralized background check Unit. One staff letf prior to end of inspection after receiving an ineligible notice.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“The operation did not provide access to one personnel record upon request”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information that the driver allowed a child to exit the vehicle and walk unsupervised to pick up another child.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.5605(2) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Crossing Street
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was enough information to support a child was allowed to walk across the street to pick up a sibling from school”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
Aug 18, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extingusiher located on the bus used to tranpsort was observed to be overcharged”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“2 staff were observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the Centralized background check Unit. One staff letf prior to end of inspection after receiving an ineligible notice.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“The operation did not provide access to one personnel record upon request”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information that the driver allowed a child to exit the vehicle and walk unsupervised to pick up another child.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.5605(2) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Crossing Street
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was enough information to support a child was allowed to walk across the street to pick up a sibling from school”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The director and driver and not have transportation training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Documentation of parent contacts and emergency contacts were not available for the children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Documentation of emergency medical authorization was not available for any of the 14 children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“Sign-in logs. available did not have sign out times and signatures. Some children signed in were listed by family last name and quantity. Logs did not list names of each child. Sign-in logs for all days where children were in care was not made available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“List of children transported on 8/15 and 8/18 was not listed available for review”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
“The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation they began providing transportation services.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tiny Blessings Academy
Is Tiny Blessings Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 29, 2026.
When was Tiny Blessings Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tiny Blessings Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 13 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Tiny Blessings Academy care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tiny Blessings Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tiny Blessings Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tiny Blessings Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 393-7783 to ask.
What is Tiny Blessings Academy's phone number?
(713) 393-7783.
Where is Tiny Blessings Academy?
10826 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77071. The nearest other daycare we list is Top Leaders Academy, under 0.1 miles away.