Licensed center · New Caney, TX
Shirley White Child Development Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 145
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 145 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 1 other daycare within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 145 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
22711 Community Dr, New Caney, TX 77357 · Montgomery County · 9 licensed daycares in 77357
Capacity rank 3 of 9 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 6 in 77357
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 838784
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2004
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
10 inspections on record, most recent Mar 16, 2026. 7 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard.
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 21, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One out of ten child records reviewed is missing the food allergy plan for a diagnsoed food allergy.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025
- 746.2403(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
During the walk through it was observed that one classroom with toddlers the nap mats were not spaced to allow the caregiver to walk without stepping over the children. There were children also under equipment and on equipment with their mats due to space. Note: Pictures were taken. This was corrected at inspection when the nap mats were rearranged.
Corrected Apr 21, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- May 28, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 10, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was found that one caregiver counted in ratio had a pending background check.
Corrected Jul 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jun 23, 2023Inspection14 standards cited
- HRC42.054Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Fees
Based on review it was found that the background check fee is past due. This was due 03/02/2023.
Corrected Jun 26, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Three out of ten child records reviewed is missing the health statement on file.
Corrected Jul 7, 2023
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
Operation staff did not have access to the drills documentation.
Corrected Jun 27, 2023
- 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Person in charge did not have access to the accurate training including the CPR/First aid training.
Corrected Jun 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
During the walkthrough it was observed that the play areas with climbing structures did not have mulch.
Corrected Jul 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3403Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection report was not available for review.
Corrected Jun 27, 2023
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
two out of ten child records reviewed is missing the immunization record. One child is missing the updated immunization record.
Corrected Jul 7, 2023
- 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness is missing information about how to evacuate children 24 months and younger or with limited mobility.
Corrected Jun 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Corrected Jun 26, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4701(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
A composite play structure was observed with swing and slide attached in one structure.
Corrected Jun 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
It was found that two out of ten staff files reviewed had an incomplete affidavit. It was also found that two out ten staff files reviewed did not have the affidavit on file.
Corrected Jun 30, 2023
- 746.901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Two out of ten staff files reviewed did not have the education documentation.
Corrected Jun 30, 2023
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies is missing the following sections: Safe sleep Promotion of physical activity sunscreen/bug repellent Breastfeeding Abuse/Neglect Gang free
Corrected Jun 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was found that a caregiver counted in ratio did not have background checks submitted. Note: Caregiver left the operation and another caregiver covered her duties.
Corrected Jun 23, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- HRC42.054Texas HHSC risk level: High
Aug 9, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children's files were missing the updated immunization records.
Corrected Aug 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Mar 17, 2022Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form had not been completed within the last year. Note: The form was completed during the inspection.
Corrected Mar 17, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the pre school classroom there was clorox wipes accessible to the children. Note: Note: The wipes were removed during the inspection.
Corrected Mar 17, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
None of the fire drills for 2022 had been documented. Note: The drills were documented during the inspection.
Corrected Mar 17, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have a shot record on file.
Corrected Mar 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One child did not have a health statement on file.
Corrected Mar 22, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/2021.
Corrected Mar 31, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was a little tykes play equipment that was cracked at the table area. Note: A picture was taken. Note: The equipment was removed during the inspection.
Corrected Mar 17, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 4, 2021Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On the playground that was a exposed nail on the piece of climbing equipment and a loose board. Note: A picture was taken. Note: The exposed nail was removed during the inspection.
Corrected Oct 4, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sep 29, 2021Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection, one of the two caregivers supervising 6 infant children left the classroom to open the front door. The median age of the group of infants was 13 months. The required child/caregiver ratio for 12-17 months is one caregiver for every 5 children.
Corrected Sep 29, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
I did not observe documentation of the center's safety drills that they have conducted.
Corrected Oct 6, 2021
- 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
I did not observe documentation of current certification in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome or Abusive Head Trauma for the caregivers who work in the infant classroom.
Corrected Oct 6, 2021
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
I did not observe documentation of an immunization record in 2 out of 8 children's records evaluated.
Corrected Oct 6, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
30 standards cited across 10 inspections, most recently Mar 16, 2026. All 30 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High620%
- Medium High1137%
- Medium1240%
- Medium Low13%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 3 of 10 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 6 of 30 findings, 24 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Apr 21, 2025, 2 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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