Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare
12609 S GESSNER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77071 2803Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 81
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: May 31, 2024⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Critical
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 31, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib746.2409(a)(1)
Feb 22, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Requirements During Probation745.8641
Jan 8, 20242 Findings2 Critical
- Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device746.2805(10)
- Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling746.2805(5)
Nov 17, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training746.1301(a)(2)(A)
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