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Northchase Learning Center

14400 W Sylvanfield Dr, Houston, TX 77014 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Northchase Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 115 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (9 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 6%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston
4High risk
7Medium High risk
7Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 9 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 31, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork9
Training & qualifications3
Health & medication2
Food & feeding2
Transportation2
Sleep safety1
Staff ratios1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 28, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
There was child takin a nap and laying in front of the exit door area. This was correct when the child was moved from in front of the exit door.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 28, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There were 6 infants with one caregiver in the infant room. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom with the infants.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 20, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four did not receive the required number of annual training hours. Caregiver A: For the August 2020-August 2021 training year, the caregiver received 6 clock hours of annual trainng. The caregiver will need to receive 18 clock hours of make-up training. Caregiver b: For the February 2020-February 2021 training year, the caregiver received did not receive any clock hours of annual trainng. The caregiver will need to receive 24 clock hours of make-up training. Caregiver C: For the Macrh 2020-March 2021 training year, the caregiver received 12 clock hours of annual trainng. The caregiver will need to receive 12 clock hours of make-up training.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2021
HighOct 20, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The required emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms are not on the vans used for transportation.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
MediumOct 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification §746.901(8)
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four lacked signed documentation that a copy of the personnel policies were received.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
Medium HighOct 20, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food §746.2431(2)
The amount of food is not being written on the infant daily report sheets.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2021
Medium LowOct 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, six lacked the date of admission to the child care center.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
MediumOct 20, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked a health care statement,
Correction verified Nov 12, 2021
Medium LowOct 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies §746.901(6)(B)
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four lacked signed documentation that a copy of the operational policies were received.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
HighOct 20, 2021InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
A list of children being transported is not in the vans.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
Medium LowOct 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §746.901(1)
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, three lacked a hire date.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
MediumOct 20, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The infant written feeding instructions for three infants has not been updated within the last 30 days. The infants written feeding instructions must be reviewed, updated and signed by the parent every 30 days.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
HighOct 20, 2021InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguishers in the van are both on red which means they are empty. New fire extinguishers are needed for the van.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
Medium HighOct 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked the address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
HighOct 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Release Information §746.605(7)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked the names and telephone numbers of people the child can be released to.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
Medium HighOct 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
Daily report sheets are not being completed for infants that are 12 months and older. A daily report must be provided to the parent for all infants, An infant is defined as a child age 0-17 months.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
MediumOct 20, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director did not receive the required 30 clock hours of annual training for the August 2020-August 2021 training year. The director will need to receive 30 clock hours of make-up training, The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2021
MediumOct 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, three lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirement.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
Medium HighOct 20, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four lacked signed documentation that they completed orientation.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
Medium HighOct 20, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The center does not have a current health inspection. The date of the last inspection was 9/21/20.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021
MediumOct 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The director and one caregiver are not keeping a record of the days and hours worked. All staff must document their work hours.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity115 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 30, 2011
DirectorTula Wesley
Phone2814404916
State operation #1149866

Common questions

Does Northchase Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Northchase Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Northchase Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Northchase Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Northchase Learning Center 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 Northchase Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 20, 2021: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Northchase Learning Center compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Northchase Learning Center last inspected?

Jan 22, 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 1149866 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.