Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)
BIG SPRING, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1001 BIRDWELL LN BIG SPRING TX- 79720 5015
CityBIG SPRING, TX
CountyHOWARD
Phone4322645185
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity75
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 16, 2001
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1001 BIRDWELL LN BIG SPRING TX- 79720 5015, BIG SPRING, TX
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2025
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- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746.3075/28/2025
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation staff did not notify the parent or authorized pick-up person, at pick up time, that their child fell hitting their head and complained of wrist pain while in care at the operation.
Corrected 5/30/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,662/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: BIG SPRING, HOWARD County
- Capacity: 75
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 26
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