Alfrednette Payton
Houston, TX 77054 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
TMC Tots
- licensed capacity
- 76
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About TMC Tots
TMC Tots is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 20, 2025, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Circle Curriculum |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lillio) |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
TMC Tots 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 TMC Tots
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1800535
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation allowed for a staff member to be present at the operation with a pending background. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the staff member leave the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An operation allowed two caregivers with pending backgrounds to be present with children. This was corrected during the inspection when both caregivers were observed leaving the building.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“A staff member did not know the youngest child in the toddler classroom and the information was not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The sanitation report was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Jun 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“Two preschool children were allowed to go to the restroom by themselves without proper supervision. The caregiver was observed walking back and fourth between the restroom and preschool classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
Feb 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“An infant not yet on table food has not had an updated infant feeding sheet since August of 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
“Three out of ten caregivers did not have a photo identification available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Three out of ten caregivers are missing a high school diploma or equvilent.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Three out of eight children were missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
- Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“Children in the younger toddler classroom were observed riding toys bicycles around the classroom and on top of mats while other children were sleeping. While the children were riding bikes, no caregiver redirected or intervened the behavior and allowed the children to continue riding the bikes in the classroom and on children's mats.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the walk through inspection I observed a caregiver changing diapers with out washing her or the child's hands.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“During the walk through inspection I observed a caregiver changing diapers with out washing her or the child's hands.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“In the younger toddler classroom the sleeping mats were not properly spaced out and were touching.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Multiple children were observed sitting in a feeding chair without being strapped in. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver strapped the children in.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
“Multiple types of food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver through the food away.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
“I observed the cook/caregiver serving whole grapes to the younger toodler children, older toddler children and preschool children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
Sep 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the walk through I observed a caregiver leaving the younger toddler classroom to wash children's hands. The classroom had two caregivers with thirteen children. The specified age group was tweny-one months and the ratio was one to nine. The caregiver was observed taking one child at a time to wash there hands, leaving the other caregiver by herself with twelve children. The caregiver was observed doing this two times before i intervened. This was corrected during the inspection when i informed the caregiver that she was leaving the other teacher out of ratio. A third caregiver stepped in and helped the children was there hands.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
Aug 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The fire inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“Toddler children were observed walking around with training cups and a toddler was observed falling asleep in a crib with a bottle in there hand. This was corrected during the inspection when i observed the caregiver removing the child from the crib and placing him at the table to finish his bottle and I observed the caregiver taking the children's training cups and putting them in the children bag.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver with a pending background check was observed in the toddler classroom working with children. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver immediately leaving the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two out of ten children were missing an updated shots record.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about TMC Tots
Is TMC Tots licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 20, 2025.
When was TMC Tots last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has TMC Tots had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 TMC Tots care for?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does TMC Tots accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are TMC Tots' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does TMC Tots cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (504) 444-5349 to ask.
What is TMC Tots' phone number?
(504) 444-5349.
Where is TMC Tots?
8389 Almeda Rd Ste G, Houston, TX 77054. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Time Academy, 0.1 miles away.