Elena's Day Care
12543 WESTELLA DR STE A, HOUSTON, TX 77077 3931Childery Rating: 3/5
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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 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
- 73
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2026 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Jun 2, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20264 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Education Outside of U.S.746.1111
- Director Annual Training - Additional Required Topics746.1311(e)
- Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements746.901(2)
- Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)746.901(5)
May 19, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside746.5207(a)(4)
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