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After 3 After School Program @ MDE

11202 Smithdale Rd, Houston, TX 77024 · Harris County

After 3 After School Program @ MDE is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 70 children and serving school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 9). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #271 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 45%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #271 of 882 centers in Houston
1High risk
3Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 10 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 15, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork3
Staff ratios2
Building & playground safety1
Supervision1
Other standards1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Space and Equipment - Workspace for Table-top Activities §744.2051(4)
During inspection it was observed the operation did not have adequate tables and chairs for children in care.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2023
HighSep 1, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver has direct contact with the children in care without an eligibile background check.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2022
Medium HighAug 25, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §744.1203(5)
Caregivers did not have control of the children while transitioning to the restroom and outdoor playground.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2022
Medium HighAug 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio §744.1601
One caregiver left alone with a total of 32 children ages 4-11 years old.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2022
MediumFeb 15, 2022InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Maintained §744.201(8)
I did not observe current liability insurance for the operation available for review.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2022
MediumJan 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §744.801(2)
Two personnel records evaluated were missing information on orientation, pre-service training and photo ID on file.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2022
MediumJan 14, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation. §744.401(2)
I did not observe most recent licensing inspection report posted.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2022
Medium HighNov 1, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Change in Controlling Person §744.305(a)(7)
I did not observe controlling person completed for staff member.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2021
Medium LowNov 1, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §744.901(4)
One caregiver present missing a notarized employment affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity70 children
Ages servedSchool
Hours02:30 PM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 25, 2022
Director—
Phone7132695936
State operation #1726709

Common questions

Does After 3 After School Program @ MDE take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers school-age children, not infants.

What are After 3 After School Program @ MDE’s hours?

2:30 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does After 3 After School Program @ MDE accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has After 3 After School Program @ MDE had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 1, 2022: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does After 3 After School Program @ MDE compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #271 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was After 3 After School Program @ MDE last inspected?

Jan 15, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1726709 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.