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Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care

9151 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77080 · Harris County
Conditions on permit4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 153 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (13 of 28). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston
9High risk
12Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
28 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 3, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundSep 22, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundSep 4, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundAug 19, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundAug 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJun 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety13
Training & qualifications5
Staff ratios4
Other standards3
Records & paperwork1
Food & feeding1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
A caregiver's CPR/First Aid Certification expired on 2.2026.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
HighApr 20, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver with a pending background check was observed in a classroom caring for children. Caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
HighDec 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts §746.4603(2)
The climbing structure on the outdoor playground allows children to fall inside of the structure on to metal bars.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2026
Medium HighDec 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram §746.5207(a)
The diagram does not show the relocation or the shelter in place location.
Correction verified Dec 31, 2025
HighDec 9, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
The parent handbook does not discuss the safe sleep policy. This was corrected during the inspection when the director added the safe sleep policy to the parent handbook.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 3, 2025InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The operation has not obtained a current fire inspection. The fire inspection on file was last performed on 10/2023
Correction verified Dec 9, 2025
HighNov 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2025
HighSep 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
Medium HighSep 22, 2025InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The operation has not obtained a current fire inspection. The fire inspection on file was last performed on 10/2023.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
Medium HighSep 4, 2025InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The operation has not obtained a current fire inspection. The fire inspection on file was last performed on 10/2023.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
HighSep 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
HighAug 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2025
MediumAug 1, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance §746.801(6)
The operation was not able to provide proof of the current liability insurance.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2025
LowAug 1, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
A reviewed caregiver file did not have a pre affidavit form.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2025
HighJul 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
HighJun 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection on file dated from 10/2023.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2025
MediumJun 12, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
The operation did not allow a parent to visit the center during the hours of operation.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
MediumSep 20, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
A parent was denied access to visit the childcare center.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2024
Medium HighJul 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Three caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: Emergency preparedness Preventing and responding to allergic reactions Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
Medium HighJul 30, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Three child records did not have all of the required food allergy emergency plan information on file.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
MediumJul 30, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
During the inspection I observed one medication to be expired for one child. One epinephrine injection has been expired since Februaryr of 2024.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
Medium HighOct 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During the walkthrough of the playgroud I observed an opening in the fence with sharp edges.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2023
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
During the inspection I observed the playground loose-fill material not to be maintained at the proper depth.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
MediumAug 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The two directors did not have all required annual training topics.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2023
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operations emergency preparedness plan was found to be missing how to evacuate children under 24 months.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside §746.5207(a)(4)
The operation emergency evacuation diagram does not include the designated location inside the child-care center where they will take shelter from threatening weather.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
MediumAug 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
2 out of 2 caregivers did not have all the required annual training topics.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2023
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location §746.5207(a)(3)
The operation emergency evacuation diagram did not include the designated relocation site outside of the child care center.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity153 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 4, 2014
DirectorCourtney Royall
Phone7139391399
State operation #1525284

Common questions

Does Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care’s hours?

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

Does Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 20, 2026: “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 Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care last inspected?

Aug 5, 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 1525284 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.