Shirley White Child Development Center
Shirley White Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in New Caney, TX, licensed for up to 145 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (10 of 26). None of them came in the last 12 months. 23% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #180 of 180 centers in Montgomery County and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.
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One out of ten child records reviewed is missing the food allergy plan for a diagnsoed food allergy.
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.
It was found that one caregiver counted in ratio had a pending background check.
two out of ten child records reviewed is missing the immunization record. One child is missing the updated immunization record.
Person in charge did not have access to the accurate training including the CPR/First aid training.
The operational policies is missing the following sections: Safe sleep Promotion of physical activity sunscreen/bug repellent Breastfeeding Abuse/Neglect Gang free
The health inspection report was not available for review.
Two out of ten staff files reviewed did not have the education documentation.
The emergency preparedness is missing information about how to evacuate children 24 months and younger or with limited mobility.
Based on review it was found that the background check fee is past due. This was due 03/02/2023.
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Three out of ten child records reviewed is missing the health statement on file.
Operation staff did not have access to the drills documentation.
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.
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.
During the walkthrough it was observed that the play areas with climbing structures did not have mulch.
A composite play structure was observed with swing and slide attached in one structure.
Two children's files were missing the updated immunization records.
The CPSC form had not been completed within the last year. Note: The form was completed during the inspection.
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.
The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/2021.
In the pre school classroom there was clorox wipes accessible to the children. Note: Note: The wipes were removed during the inspection.
One child did not have a shot record on file.
One child did not have a health statement on file.
None of the fire drills for 2022 had been documented. Note: The drills were documented during the inspection.
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.
About this center
Common questions
Does Shirley White Child Development Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Shirley White Child Development 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 Shirley White Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Shirley White Child Development Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Shirley White Child Development Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes New Caney, 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 Shirley White Child Development Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 10, 2023: “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 Shirley White Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is #180 of 180 centers in Montgomery County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Shirley White Child Development Center last inspected?
Mar 16, 2026. No violations were found 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 838784 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.