Challenger Elementary After School Program
Challenger Elementary After School Program is a licensed child care center in Pearland, TX, licensed for up to 80 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1999. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 11). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #36 of 66 centers in Pearland and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
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The operation has not had a designated site director since March of 2026.
There is no program director or site director present at the operation to supervise employees.
The operation does not have a designated site director.
The operation has been without a designated site director since March 14, 2025. I reached out regarding the vacancy however, a response was not received, and documentation was not submitted designating a new site director.
The operation has been without a designated site director since March 14, 2025. I reached out regarding the vacancy however, documentation was not submitted designating a new site director.
During a follow up inspection, the operation had not completed a fire drill that did not exceed three minutes.
The operation's first aid kit is missing gauze.
A four year old child was not adequately supervised as they were observed standing by the restroom while the caregivers were in the cafeteria.
The operation's fire drill documentation shows multiple fire drills were completed however, the evacuation time exceeded three minutes.
The operation's first aid kit is missing scissors.
The operation's personnel files were not available for review during the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Challenger Elementary After School Program take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Challenger Elementary After School Program’s hours?
3:15 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Challenger Elementary After School Program accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Challenger Elementary After School Program cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Challenger Elementary After School Program for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Pearland, is $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Challenger Elementary After School Program had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 3, 2024: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene when necessary.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Challenger Elementary After School Program compare with other daycares in Pearland?
It is tied for #36 of 66 centers in Pearland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Challenger Elementary After School Program last inspected?
Apr 28, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 539829 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.