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Holloway Day Nursery

6501 S Rice Ave, Bellaire, TX 77401 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Holloway Day Nursery is a licensed child care center in Bellaire, TX, licensed for up to 146 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (4 of 14). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #6 of 10 centers in Bellaire and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #6 of 10 centers in Bellaire
3High risk
6Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
14 citations from 8 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 3, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios4
Building & playground safety3
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications2
Transportation1
Supervision1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighNov 21, 2025InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident §746.5607(b)
Booster seats in the three transport vehicles were expired.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
Medium LowNov 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
One caregiver was missing a signed and notirized Affidavit 2985. NOTE: Caregiver obtained a signed and notirized 2985 during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Two children were noted to be missing health statements from a medical professional. One child those children was also missing a medical authorization signature.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
HighNov 22, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the inspection, A caregiver was observed with direct access to children.The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present. Note: The caregiver did leave the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
LowNov 22, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
4 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024
HighNov 22, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the following procedures: Communication How staff will evacuate and relocate with essential documentation. How staff will continue to care for children until each child has been released. How the operation will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2024
Medium HighNov 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/09/2021,
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
MediumNov 27, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Six staff members needed training in all special topics.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
HighDec 1, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 3-4 years old stated 15 children were present, however 18 were counted. Inspector was told 22 children were present in the two year old classroom, however 20 were present.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
MediumDec 1, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
I observed three children seated in high chairs. The safety straps were not used.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
Medium HighDec 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
Documentation of the annual fire inspection conducted in 2021 was not available for review during today's inspection.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
Medium HighDec 1, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was observed caring for 18 children ages 3-4 years old. The specified age group was 3 years. The caregiver was over ratio by three children.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
Medium HighDec 3, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training §746.1301(7)(A)
Transportation training is needed for one employee who transports children.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2021
Medium HighDec 3, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/27/2020
Correction verified Dec 13, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity146 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 2, 1986
DirectorCarolyn Rollins
Phone7136657420
State operation #14440

Common questions

Does Holloway Day Nursery take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Holloway Day Nursery’s hours?

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

Does Holloway Day Nursery accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Holloway Day Nursery cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Holloway Day Nursery for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Bellaire, is $40.80 a day for toddlers, $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 Holloway Day Nursery had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 22, 2024: “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 Holloway Day Nursery compare with other daycares in Bellaire?

It is tied for #6 of 10 centers in Bellaire by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Holloway Day Nursery last inspected?

Feb 10, 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 14440 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.