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Walkers Day Care

8432 Livingston St, Houston, TX 770512.3· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1986

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About Walkers Day Care

Walkers Day Care is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 15, 1986, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Walkers Day Care 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 Walkers Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#156491
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “There were two active ant beds on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025

  2. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 15, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that supervision was not maintained when a nine-year-old child was able to leave the operation unattended, and ride a city bus to their grandmother's home.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that parents were not notified immediately when their nine-year-old child was able to leave the operation unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that CCR was not notified within the required two-day time frame, when a nine-year-old child was able to leave the operation unattended, and ride a city bus to their grandmother's home.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

  4. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “There were two children ages 14 and 18 months playing on iPads.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025

    • 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 loose fill was approximately two inches deep.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025

  6. Jan 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

  7. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 20, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Three of Five Children's records did not have physician's health care statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down

      “An infant was standing in the upper crib with the drop gate in the down position.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Two of five children's immunization records were not up to date.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Three large and active ant beds were observed on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      “Three of Five Children's records did not have evidence of parent signed operational policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two of Five Children's Records did not have addresses for emergency contacts.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “Four of Five employees did not have signed affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

  9. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “I observed a changing pad with open cracks in the pre-k room and a changing pad with straps in the infant room.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The light bulb in the school aged room was out, there was a patch of peeling wall in the pre-k room, there were broken toys cluttered in a corner of the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      “Children were observed using tablets in the pre-k room and cell phones in the school aged room that did not pertain to the activity plan or homework. Both of these were corrected when the caregivers removed the electronic devices from the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

      “Written daily plans posted did not have information identifying dates used or classroom used in.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “Two slides did not have loose fill under them. Three platforms did not have loose fill under them.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Jul 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Three out of three caregivers were missing training in the following required topics; Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic; Understanding building and physical premises safety; Handling storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023

  2. Jul 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The directors present at the operation was missing training in the following topics; Emergency preparedness,Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations,Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reacton,Understanding building and physical premises safety and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023

  3. Nov 30, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There was a few broken fence boards and 3 active ant piles on the playground. The director treated the ant piles during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “There were several broken/cracked or missing tiles in the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2022

  4. Oct 6, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was inappropriately disciplined when they would not lay down on their nap cot.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that physical abuse occurred in the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

  5. Apr 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 8, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2022

  8. Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 7, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “In the infant room, inspector observed an 8 month old, laying in a crib with a pacifier and pacifier attachment.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “A childs record evaluated was missing the name, address, and phone number for their emergency contact person on their admission form. Another childs record evaluated was missing the address for their emergency contact person on their admission form.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver responsible for the 3y to 6y old group did not know the correct number of children present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there were 11 children present. There were 12 children present during the inspection after counting.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

      “The operational policy handbook is missing the safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “A childs record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      “The operation has not practiced a severe weather drill. There is no documentation on file at the operation for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The operation is missing how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments from their emergency preparedness plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The operation does not have a building and grounds checklist on file at the operation for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      “The operation has not practiced a lock down drill. There is no documentation on file at the operation for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

      “Four children ranged from 18m to 2 years old were observed during nap time. One child was observed sleeping with a bottle and three were observed sleeping with training/sippy cups.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 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 Walkers Day Care

Is Walkers Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 15, 1986.

When was Walkers Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Walkers Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Walkers Day Care care for?

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

Does Walkers Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Walkers Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Walkers Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 734-3583 to ask.

What is Walkers Day Care's phone number?

(713) 734-3583.

Where is Walkers Day Care?

8432 Livingston St, Houston, TX 77051. The nearest other daycare we list is Heavenly Hands Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

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