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306 Highway 190 E, Huntsville, TX
Venise McGowan
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Venise McGowan
Venise McGowan is a home daycare in Huntsville, Texas. It is registered with the state (since December 18, 2024), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Venise McGowan has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Walker 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 Venise McGowan
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1806639
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- 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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- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“The operation does not have a complete written emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“The fire extinguisher was not mounted. Note: this was corrected during the inspection when it was mounted by a household member.”
Corrected during the visit
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies did not include the parents rights.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Venise McGowan
Is Venise McGowan licensed?
Yes. Venise McGowan is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued December 18, 2024. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Venise McGowan last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Venise McGowan had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Venise McGowan care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Venise McGowan accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Venise McGowan's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Venise McGowan cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 348-8906 to ask.
What is Venise McGowan's phone number?
(936) 348-8906.
Where is Venise McGowan?
Huntsville, TX 77340. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.