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In Texas, children age 6 and older are required to attend school. Children below that age are typically:

1. Cared for at home by a parent or relative
2. Cared for at home by a “nanny” who is paid for those services
3. Cared for at a childcare facility where the parents usually pay weekly or monthly for services.

If at-home care is preferred, a nanny may be found through a special service provider such as . Recommendations for services can also be obtained from church leaders, colleagues, and friends.

Childcare facilities are either home-based (provider cares for children out of his/her home) or center-based (care is provided in a school setting). All facilities should be licensed or registered with the . There are many childcare facilities in the city. Some churches offer childcare programs as well as family neighborhood/recreation facilities such as the YMCA or Neighborhood Centers. There is also a wide variety of corporate and private for-profit childcare facilities. The cost of services varies greatly and a waitlist may exist. Listings can be found in the telephone book or through recommendations of colleagues/friends. Also, provides a vast resource of providers throughout Texas. Many local public schools offer preschool programs (beginning at 3 years of age) for qualified families. Information for these programs can be obtained through the local Independent School District. Another helpful website is .

Currently, the É«»¨Ìà provides three options for child care services:

The É«»¨Ìà Child Care Center (É«»¨ÌÃCCC): This facility provides care for children ages 3 months – 5 years. The É«»¨ÌÃCCC mission is to provide exemplary childcare, for the children of students, staff, and faculty at the É«»¨ÌÃ, by offering a model program tailored to ensure the quality of a child's daily experiences. The hours of operation are 7:00am – 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks are provided. For more information about the Center and to obtain a Waitlist Application form visit www.uh.edu/ccc or call 713-743-5480.

É«»¨Ìà Charter School: The Charter School is a public school operated independently of the local school board. It serves children age 6 years and older. Its mission is to provide a student-centered curriculum that enhances the intellectual development, technological development, technological fluency and leadership ability of students. It does offer extended care for school-age children at a cost. For more information call 713-743-9111.