The Rock Early Learning Center
The Rock Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 170 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #450 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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There were two mop buckets found in two restrooms. This was corrected when the director removed the two mop buckets.
The operation had not completed the grounds checklists since the week of May 13-17.
One out of 10 employee files evaluated had a CPR card that expired in June 2026.
The guide was missing from the first aid kit.
There was sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation does not always notify parents of less serious injuries.
One of the children did not have up to date immunization records.
A two month old infant was observed with a bib, burp cloth, and toy in the crib. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the objects from the crib.
A 12 month old infant was observed standing in a crib with a bottle. This was corrected when the caregiver took the bottle from the infant.
Two of Ten Employee Records did not have the First Aid Component of the CPR/First Aid Training.
Four of Ten Children's Records did not have immunization records.
The fire drills did not have times of exit recorded with them.
The fire extinguishers were not checked in 2024.
The operation's fire marshal inspection was not up to date.
Four of ten children's records did not have updated immunization records.
Eating utensils were seen in a cup on the edge of the diaper changing sink. This was corrected when the director instructed the caregivers to move the utensils and not store them there anymore.
Seven of ten children's records did not have complete emergency release information.
Three of ten children did not have complete emergency release authorization.
Nap mats were not labelled by name or number to indicate which child they belonged to.
The most recent fire inspection was not posted and could not be produced upon request.
The operation did not have the up-to-date annual carbon monoxide detector inspection documentation available.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Rock Early Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are The Rock Early 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 The Rock Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does The Rock Early Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Rock Early 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 The Rock Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 2, 2026: “Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Rock Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #450 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Rock Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 2, 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 1735221 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.