Poe Nursery School
Poe Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 34 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 7). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #195 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 55% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
A caregiver's record lacked the educational requirements in the file. Educational documentation has not been received.
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations and 5. building and physical premises safety.
A child's record indicated a food allergy. There was no emergency care/food allergy emergency plan on file which was signed by a health care professional.
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the director. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
A caregiver's record lacked the educational requirements in the file.
There was no current fire inspection report available for review during the inspection. The fire inspection report was observed dated 8/25/23.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
About this center
Common questions
Does Poe Nursery School take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Poe Nursery School’s hours?
8 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Poe Nursery School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Poe Nursery School cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Poe Nursery School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, 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 Poe Nursery School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 20, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Poe Nursery School compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #195 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 55% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Poe Nursery School last inspected?
Mar 16, 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 1728775 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.