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Whiz Kids Playhouse

16610 Charterstone Dr, Houston, TX 770704.5· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
149
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2020

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About Whiz Kids Playhouse

Whiz Kids Playhouse is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 1, 2020, for up to 149 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens 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
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
149 children

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

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 capacity149 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Whiz Kids Playhouse 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 Whiz Kids Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
149 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1699142
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safe sleep 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “The changing diaper surface was observed having Clorox wipes, Lysol spray bottle and extra diaper supplies that are accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the supplies were removed from the diaper changing surface.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “One child file did not have the current health statement on file available for reviee during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

  5. Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “A 5 months old infant was observed sleeping on the bouncer during the inspection walk through. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the bouncer during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

  6. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “A two months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and removed the infant from the restricted device.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “The nap cot with number labeled was observed not match with the list of the children names posted on the wall in the Schoolers classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and updated the list of the children names.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 28 earlier visits
  1. Jan 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “Two infants ages 14-18 months old from Baby Senior Room were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys during the investigation inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge was informed.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 26, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is confirmed that the Incident/Illness Report for the incident that occurred to a child's injury was never shared and signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation after being informed by the parent that the child was seen by a healthcare professional for the incident that occurred on 4/23/23.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023

  7. Apr 26, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is confirmed that the Incident/Illness Report for the incident that occurred to a child's injury was never shared and signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation after being informed by the parent that the child was seen by a healthcare professional for the incident that occurred on 4/23/23.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023

  8. Feb 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Toddler classroom and Pre-K classroom were observed to have water stain from the ceiling and the carpet was not intalled properly that can cause tripping hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “One employee with background check status "Inactive" since 8/10/2022 was observed present in the Infant Classroom during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023

  9. Dec 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 22, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to confirm that the caregiver in Schoolers Classroom was yelling, cursing, and calling children names while supervising them at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2022

  12. Aug 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jul 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jul 19, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “Based on the information obtained during this investigation, child was sent home with soiled shorts.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022

  15. Jul 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. May 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  17. Apr 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  18. Mar 3, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

      “The annual training for the director of the operation was observed missing 11 hours of training under the following topics as specified in subchapter 746.1311 of Minimum Standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “The personnel and training records for the employees was observed not being maintained.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “The First Aid kit was observed not available in one transportation van at the operation. This was corrected, a first aid kit was added to the van during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “The infant feeding intructions for one infants was observed not current, last certification date was noted 1/3/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2022

  19. Feb 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An 8 month old Infant was observed sleeping on the electrical bouncer during the walkthrough of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022

  20. Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Jan 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  22. Jan 20, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, Child Care Regulatory office was not notified regarding the positive cases for COVID for the employees at this operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022

  23. Dec 14, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      “Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a school age caregiver did not interacting with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was cursing at the children and threated to whip them. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was humiliating a child by calling them names.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1013(a)(4) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority

      “Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver in charge when the director not present did not meet their task required when additional information requested for the investigation was not provided timely. It is also confirmed that parents were having difficulties reaching out to the operation when the director is out of office.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, supervision for children in care was not maintained when a caregiver left the children unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022

  24. Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Nov 10, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  26. Oct 29, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

      “Menu was observed not posted in the front lobby of the operation during the inspection. This was corrected, the menu was posted during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  27. Oct 27, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the operation violating this standard by placing a school age child 10 years old in the infant classroom on 10/24/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not implemented when a school age child was placed in the school age classroom for redirection purposes although there was a adult not responsible for a group of children they sent them with the assistant director whom was in the infant classroom. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was using their personal cellphone to send text messages to another employee informing them of an altercation at the operation instead of possibly intervening it.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the incident report form 7239 was not completed properly for the incidents occurred on 10/24/2021 when a child sustained an injury on the playground and a child was throwing a baby bouncer toward a caregiver and the infants in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2022

  28. Oct 25, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, parents were not informed nor allowed to come inside the daycare center after the Emergency Rules were lifted.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, supervision was not maintained when a child was confirmed occasionally run out of the classroom without the primary caregiver's permission. It was confirmed that there were several times the child ran out of the classroom, and the primary caregiver was not aware.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 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 Whiz Kids Playhouse

Is Whiz Kids Playhouse licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 1, 2020.

When was Whiz Kids Playhouse last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Whiz Kids Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Whiz Kids Playhouse care for?

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

Does Whiz Kids Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Whiz Kids Playhouse's hours?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Whiz Kids Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 376-9955 to ask.

What is Whiz Kids Playhouse's phone number?

(281) 376-9955.

Where is Whiz Kids Playhouse?

16610 Charterstone Dr, Houston, TX 77070. The nearest other daycare we list is Campus Kids @ Krahn Elementary School, 0.4 miles away.

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