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Tree House Early Learning Academy

1476 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 770424.5· 52 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2022

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About Tree House Early Learning Academy

Tree House Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 23, 2022, for up to 85 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, before-school care, infant care and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infant 0-17 Months Old - 13 Years of Age
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
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday from 6:00 AM-6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant 0-17 Months Old - 13 Years of Age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care and toddler care
CurriculumFrog Street and CLI Engage Curriculum
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (safe commute to and from academy)
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tree House Early Learning 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.
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 Tree House Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1727499
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Director did not have the complete 30 hours of training of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “An outlet in the infant rooms was uncovered.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “The partition wall behind the door leading to the outdoor play area is broken with gaps.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “Three employees reviewed did not have their annual trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

  3. Nov 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Child was observed to be sleeping on a stack of sleeping cots.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Classroom observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was watching six children with an age group of 12-17 months. Maximum allowed is 5.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024

  7. Jul 16, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

      “Caregivers have been using screen time, snack, treats, and extra play time as either rewards or punishments for not taking naps or being disruptive if not sleeping.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

  8. Feb 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Health statement was missing on three out of five records checked.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “One bottle milk given to one infant did not have the infant name on it. This was corrected when the director wrote the infant name on the bottle.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “Three infants feeding on a table chair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected when caregiver placed the safety straps on the children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “Date of admission was missing on file for two out of five records checked. This was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Mar 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The bottom dirt of the outside play area use zones were observed. Six inch or required mulch was not provided.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2023

  10. Mar 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 27, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are placed in highchairs for discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers

      “The caregiver in charge of a child who received minor scratches while in their care failed to notify the incoming caregivers of child's injuries and provide information of how the injuries happened.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023

  3. Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “A caregiver responsible for 9 children (22m-3y) did not know the number of children present in their classroom. Another caregiver responsible for 8 children (2y) also did not know the number of children present in their classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022

  5. Feb 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Two of three children records evaluated were missing the following from their admission forms as specified in subchapter 746.605: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached; 13) A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022

  6. Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 30, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

      “Observed a sand table filled with water and accessible to the children on the operation's playground. There were children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old playing on the playground. Note: This was corrected during the inspection by placing a top over the body of water, making the water inaccessible to children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “An infant bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “I observed a caregiver in the infant room rinse a child's bottle in the sink that is used for handwashing.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021

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 Tree House Early Learning Academy

Is Tree House Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 23, 2022.

When was Tree House Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tree House Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Tree House Early Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Tree House Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Tree House Early Learning 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 Tree House Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 636-9449 to ask.

What is Tree House Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(713) 636-9449.

Where is Tree House Early Learning Academy?

1476 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042. The nearest other daycare we list is Urban School Solution Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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