Pasadena / Deer Park / La Porte, TX · Harris County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Pasadena / Deer Park / La Porte, Texas

The Pasadena-Deer Park-La Porte area claims the title "Birthplace of Texas," as the site of the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, the final and decisive battle of the Texas Revolution that secured Texan independence. Built along the Houston Ship Channel in 1919, the Chevron Pasadena Refinery became one of the first petroleum refineries in the region, while neighboring Deer Park developed into a major petrochemical manufacturing hub with multiple refineries and chemical plants producing everything from fuels to base materials for plastics. Today this trio of communities remains a vital hub of the Gulf Coast energy and chemical industry that powers much of Texas's economy. East of Houston's ship channel, Pasadena, Deer Park, and La Porte families rely on a dense network of working-class childcare centers, faith preschools, and national chains shaped by the petrochemical shift schedules that define daily life in this part of Harris County. We scored each licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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1
4.6    ·  Church Preschool · Toddler–School · E San Augustine Ave (77536)
7.7/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
9
Compassion
9
Mgmt
9
Culture
9
Class sizes
7
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — an outstanding safety record; 4.6 Google stars across 25+ reviews
  • Deer Park's most beloved church preschool; parents describe it as a warm, nurturing community with caring, dedicated teachers
  • Skill classes, snacks, and arts programming included; faith-based curriculum with a strong values foundation

Considerations

  • No infant program — toddler-age minimum
  • Part-time morning hours only; not suitable for parents needing full-day childcare coverage
2
Primrose School of Deer Park
4.4    ·  Preschool / Full-Day · Infant–School · Center St Deer Park (77536)
7.4/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Only 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — a solid Primrose safety record; 4.4 Google stars across 45+ reviews
  • Meals, transportation, and skill classes included; parents across the Primrose brand praise the structured curriculum and daily progress communication
  • Deer Park community trust in the Primrose brand is high; children consistently reported kindergarten-ready by area schools

Considerations

  • Does not accept subsidies — private-pay only
  • Peak enrollment season creates a waitlist — contact ahead of the fall semester
3
La Porte Christian Academy
4.4    ·  Christian School · Toddler–School · E Main St (77571)
6.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
7
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Only 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — a solid safety record; 4.4 Google stars across 20+ reviews
  • Skill classes, field trips, and meals included; active La Porte Christian community with strong family engagement
  • Well-regarded by long-term La Porte families for consistent academic quality and faith values

Considerations

  • No infant program — toddler-age minimum
  • Does not accept subsidies — private-pay only
4
Cornerstone Christian Pasadena
4.4    ·  Christian School · Infant–School · N Richey St (77503)
6.5/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Only 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — a solid safety record; 4.4 Google stars across 25+ reviews
  • Accepts subsidies; 134-child capacity with full meals, transportation, and faith-based full-day curriculum included
  • Strong Pasadena church community identity; teachers praised for care and consistency

Considerations

  • Limited enrichment and no Montessori or bilingual specialty curriculum
  • Standard 6:30 AM–6 PM hours — adequate for most but no extended-shift coverage
5
School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
0 High Deficiencies
6.5/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
  • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
  • Snacks provided as part of daily program
  • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

Considerations

    6
    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
    0 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
    6.5/ 10
    Safety
    9
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    7
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
    • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

    Considerations

      7
      Avance Inc., Tegeler Early Head Start
      Head Start · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K
      0 High Deficiencies
      6.5/ 10
      Safety
      9
      Curriculum
      7
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      7
      K-ready
      7
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      6
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
      • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
      • Snacks provided as part of daily program
      • Operating hours: 07:15 AM-04:00 PM

      Considerations

        8
        School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
        0 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
        6.5/ 10
        Safety
        9
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        7
        K-ready
        7
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
        • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
        • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
        • Snacks provided as part of daily program
        • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

        Considerations

        • Large licensed capacity (223) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
        9
        School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
        0 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
        6.5/ 10
        Safety
        9
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        7
        K-ready
        7
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
        • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
        • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
        • Snacks provided as part of daily program
        • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

        Considerations

          10
          Pasadena Learning Center
          School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
          0 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
          6.5/ 10
          Safety
          9
          Curriculum
          7
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          7
          K-ready
          7
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
          • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
          • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
          • Snacks provided as part of daily program
          • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

          Considerations

            11
            LaPorte ISD Early Childhood Center
            Licensed Childcare · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
            0 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
            6.5/ 10
            Safety
            9
            Curriculum
            7
            Art/Music
            5
            Infant care
            7
            K-ready
            7
            Teachers
            6
            Compassion
            6
            Mgmt
            6
            Culture
            6
            Class sizes
            0
            Extracurriculars
            6

            Strengths

            • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
            • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
            • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
            • Snacks provided as part of daily program
            • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

            Considerations

            • Large licensed capacity (204) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
            12
            Licensed Childcare · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
            0 High Deficiencies
            6.5/ 10
            Safety
            9
            Curriculum
            7
            Art/Music
            5
            Infant care
            7
            K-ready
            7
            Teachers
            6
            Compassion
            6
            Mgmt
            6
            Culture
            6
            Class sizes
            0
            Extracurriculars
            6

            Strengths

            • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
            • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
            • Snacks provided as part of daily program
            • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

            Considerations

              13
              School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
              0 High Deficiencies
              6.5/ 10
              Safety
              9
              Curriculum
              7
              Art/Music
              5
              Infant care
              7
              K-ready
              7
              Teachers
              6
              Compassion
              6
              Mgmt
              6
              Culture
              6
              Class sizes
              0
              Extracurriculars
              6

              Strengths

              • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
              • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
              • Snacks provided as part of daily program
              • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

              Considerations

                14
                Licensed Childcare · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.3/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 07:30 AM-05:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (204) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                15
                Licensed Childcare · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.3/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                16
                The Learning Center
                Licensed Childcare · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K
                1 High Deficiencies
                6.3/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Operating hours: 09:00 AM-02:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                17
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.3/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                18
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.3/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-07:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                19
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.3/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                20
                Kids Kountry Learning Center
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.3/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                21
                Licensed Childcare · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.3/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                22
                Head Start · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High Deficiencies
                6.3/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 07:15 AM-04:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                23
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High Deficiencies
                6.3/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Small licensed capacity of 56 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 05:30 AM-11:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                24
                First Presbyterian Preschool
                Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                2 High Deficiencies
                6.2/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Operating hours: 09:00 AM-02:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                25
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                2 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.2/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                26
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                2 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.2/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                27
                Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                2 High Deficiencies
                6.2/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Operating hours: 06:45 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                28
                Licensed Childcare · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                2 High Deficiencies
                6.2/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Operating hours: 08:30 AM-03:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                29
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                2 High Deficiencies
                6.2/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                30
                4.2    ·  School-Age Care · PreK–School · Southmore Ave (77502)
                6.2/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                5
                Art/Music
                6
                Infant care
                5
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                7
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                7
                Extracurriculars
                7

                Strengths

                • YMCA brand trust; accepts subsidies; before/after-school care co-located at the YMCA facility on Southmore Ave
                • Sports and recreation programming adds athletic development beyond typical school-age care offerings
                • 4.2 Google stars across 15+ reviews; convenient central Pasadena location

                Considerations

                • School-age only — no infant, toddler, or preschool daycare service
                • Programming is YMCA-structured; no academic enrichment or Montessori curriculum
                31
                Kid N Play Learning Academy
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                3 High Deficiencies
                6.1/ 10
                Safety
                5
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 3 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                32
                Montessori · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                5 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.1/ 10
                Safety
                3
                Curriculum
                8
                Art/Music
                6
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 5 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (404) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                33
                Knowledge Learning Corporation DBA Champions at College Park
                School-Age / After-School Care · Pre-K–School Age
                0 High Deficiencies
                6.1/ 10
                Safety
                9
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                3
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
                • Small licensed capacity of 45 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                  34
                  Ms. Litha's Child Care Center
                  School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                  3 High Deficiencies
                  6.1/ 10
                  Safety
                  5
                  Curriculum
                  7
                  Art/Music
                  5
                  Infant care
                  7
                  K-ready
                  7
                  Teachers
                  6
                  Compassion
                  6
                  Mgmt
                  6
                  Culture
                  6
                  Class sizes
                  0
                  Extracurriculars
                  6

                  Strengths

                  • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                  • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                  • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

                  Considerations

                  • 3 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                  35
                  KCE Champions LLC @ Bayshore Elementary
                  School-Age / After-School Care · Pre-K–School Age
                  0 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                  6.1/ 10
                  Safety
                  9
                  Curriculum
                  7
                  Art/Music
                  5
                  Infant care
                  3
                  K-ready
                  7
                  Teachers
                  6
                  Compassion
                  6
                  Mgmt
                  6
                  Culture
                  6
                  Class sizes
                  0
                  Extracurriculars
                  6

                  Strengths

                  • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
                  • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                  • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                  • Operating hours: 02:30 PM-06:30 PM

                  Considerations

                    36
                    4.2    ·  Full-Day Childcare · Infant–School · E Main St La Porte (77571)
                    Accredited
                    6.0/ 10
                    Safety
                    7
                    Curriculum
                    6
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    6
                    K-ready
                    6
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    6
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accredited KinderCare; accepts subsidies; full meals, transportation, and skill classes included
                    • Only 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — a solid safety record; 4.2 Google stars across 30+ reviews
                    • Extended hours serve La Porte's shift-working families along the E Main St corridor

                    Considerations

                    • Corporate chain experience varies by individual location — a site visit before enrolling is recommended
                    • Does not offer specialized Montessori or arts-enriched curriculum
                    37
                    Deer Park Head Start
                    4.2    ·  Head Start · Toddler–PreK · W 8th St Deer Park (77536)
                    Head Start
                    6.0/ 10
                    Safety
                    7
                    Curriculum
                    6
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    5
                    K-ready
                    6
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    7
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    7
                    Extracurriculars
                    5

                    Strengths

                    • Only 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies; federal oversight ensures quality standards; 4.2 Google stars across 10+ reviews
                    • Comprehensive family support: meals, health screenings, and wraparound services included for qualifying families
                    • Serves Deer Park income-qualifying families who need affordable, structured preschool education

                    Considerations

                    • Income eligibility required — not accessible to all families
                    • No infant care; limited to preschool ages only
                    38
                    Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    4 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    6.0/ 10
                    Safety
                    4
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 4 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    39
                    La Petite Spencer
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    4 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    6.0/ 10
                    Safety
                    4
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 4 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    40
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    4 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    6.0/ 10
                    Safety
                    4
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 4 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    41
                    The Bridge For Kids Childcare Center
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    6 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    5.9/ 10
                    Safety
                    3
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 07:00 AM-06:30 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 6 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    • Large licensed capacity (223) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                    42
                    Richey Road Head Start
                    Head Start · Pre-K–School Age
                    1 High Deficiencies
                    5.9/ 10
                    Safety
                    7
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    3
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Operating hours: 07:30 AM-03:30 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    43
                    Alpha Academy #3
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    5 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    5.9/ 10
                    Safety
                    3
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 5 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    44
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    5 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    5.9/ 10
                    Safety
                    3
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 5 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    • Large licensed capacity (312) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                    45
                    Knowledge Learning Corp. dba Champions at Heritage Elem.
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Pre-K–School Age
                    1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    5.9/ 10
                    Safety
                    7
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    3
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Small licensed capacity of 60 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                    • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    46
                    Peggys Child Care Inc.
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    6 High Deficiencies
                    5.9/ 10
                    Safety
                    3
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 6 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    47
                    KCE Champions LLC @ RYSS STEM Academy
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Pre-K–School Age
                    2 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    5.8/ 10
                    Safety
                    6
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    3
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    48
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    8 High Deficiencies
                    5.8/ 10
                    Safety
                    2
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 8 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    49
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    8 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    5.8/ 10
                    Safety
                    2
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 8 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    50
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    9 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    5.8/ 10
                    Safety
                    2
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 9 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    51
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    8 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    5.8/ 10
                    Safety
                    2
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 8 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    52
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    11 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    5.7/ 10
                    Safety
                    1
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 11 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    53
                    Pasadena Head Start Center
                    Head Start · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    10 High Deficiencies
                    5.7/ 10
                    Safety
                    1
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 07:00 AM-05:00 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 10 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    • Large licensed capacity (220) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                    54
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                    16 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    5.7/ 10
                    Safety
                    1
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    7
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 05:30 AM-06:30 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 16 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    55
                    RYSS STEM Academy Pasadena
                    Licensed Childcare · Pre-K–School Age
                    3 High Deficiencies
                    5.7/ 10
                    Safety
                    5
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    3
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 07:00 AM-04:00 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 3 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    56
                    Bushi Ban International
                    School-Age / After-School Care · Pre-K–School Age
                    11 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    5.3/ 10
                    Safety
                    1
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    3
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Operating hours: 03:00 PM-06:00 PM

                    Considerations

                    • 11 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                    57
                    4.1    ·  Full-Day Childcare · Infant–School · Fairmont Pkwy (77504)
                    Accredited
                    5.3/ 10
                    Safety
                    3
                    Curriculum
                    6
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    6
                    K-ready
                    6
                    Teachers
                    5
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    4
                    Culture
                    5
                    Class sizes
                    6
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Accredited; accepts subsidies; full meals, snacks, and transportation included — Texas Rising Star 3-star vendor
                    • Parents describe staff as excellent and welcoming with a warm, loving atmosphere at this Fairmont Pkwy location
                    • Extended hours serve Pasadena's petrochemical-shift workers; 4.1 Google stars across 35+ reviews

                    Considerations

                    • 6 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — notably high for an accredited center; review current inspection records before enrolling
                    • Chain childcare turnover can affect continuity; verify current teacher stability with management
                    58
                    Champions @ Carter Lomax Middle School
                    School-Age / After-School Care · School Age
                    0 High Deficiencies
                    5.2/ 10
                    Safety
                    9
                    Curriculum
                    5
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    2
                    K-ready
                    2
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    5

                    Strengths

                    • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
                    • Small licensed capacity of 50 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                    • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

                    Considerations

                      59
                      Cross-Over After School Program
                      School-Age / After-School Care · School Age
                      1 High Deficiencies
                      5.0/ 10
                      Safety
                      7
                      Curriculum
                      5
                      Art/Music
                      5
                      Infant care
                      2
                      K-ready
                      2
                      Teachers
                      6
                      Compassion
                      6
                      Mgmt
                      6
                      Culture
                      6
                      Class sizes
                      0
                      Extracurriculars
                      5

                      Strengths

                      • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                      • Operating hours: 02:35 PM-06:00 PM

                      Considerations

                      • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                      60
                      New Horizon Academy Pasadena
                      4    ·  Full-Day Childcare · Infant–School · Burke Rd (77504)
                      4.4/ 10
                      Safety
                      3
                      Curriculum
                      5
                      Art/Music
                      4
                      Infant care
                      5
                      K-ready
                      5
                      Teachers
                      4
                      Compassion
                      5
                      Mgmt
                      4
                      Culture
                      4
                      Class sizes
                      5
                      Extracurriculars
                      4

                      Strengths

                      • Accepts subsidies; extended hours designed for Pasadena's shift-worker population on Burke Rd
                      • Transportation and full meals included; 193-child capacity with before/after school care available
                      • 4.0 Google stars across 25+ reviews — consistent baseline for a subsidy-accepting, large-capacity center

                      Considerations

                      • 6 high-severity HHSC deficiencies on record — one of the higher counts in Pasadena; verify current inspection status
                      • Limited enrichment curriculum compared to accredited national brand competitors in the area
                      61
                      ABC Kids Childcare Pasadena
                      4    ·  Full-Day Childcare · Infant–School · Spencer Hwy (77504)
                      4.4/ 10
                      Safety
                      3
                      Curriculum
                      4
                      Art/Music
                      4
                      Infant care
                      5
                      K-ready
                      5
                      Teachers
                      4
                      Compassion
                      5
                      Mgmt
                      3
                      Culture
                      4
                      Class sizes
                      7
                      Extracurriculars
                      4

                      Strengths

                      • Accepts subsidies; night and weekend care available — an extremely rare offering in the Pasadena area for refinery-corridor workers
                      • Transportation, full meals, and drop-in care included; 4.0 Google stars across 20+ reviews
                      • One of the only centers in Pasadena providing both extended hours and flexible drop-in access

                      Considerations

                      • 4 high-severity HHSC deficiencies and 6 medium-high deficiencies on file — a combined total that warrants requesting current corrective-action documentation
                      • High combined deficiency count is among the most concerning in this area; a site visit and full inspection review are strongly recommended
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