Helen Marie Muzyka
Houston, TX 77009 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center
YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 22, 2021, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center 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 YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1718508
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 15 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“There is sufficient evidence to support after ensuring the safety of a child, the parents were not notified immediately after the child was involved in a non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
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
“There is sufficient evidence to support supervision concerns.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
Sep 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There was no current annual fire inspection report available for review during the inspection. The most recent report was dated 7/7/22.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 5/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023
Feb 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
- Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
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 Feb 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center
Is YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 22, 2021.
When was YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 692-3457 to ask.
What is YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center's phone number?
(713) 692-3457.
Where is YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue Center?
3517 Irvington Blvd Ste 101, Houston, TX 77009. The nearest other daycare we list is Helen Marie Muzyka, 0.4 miles away.