Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)
Licensed for 75 children from infancy to 13 years. Takes CCS.
1001 BIRDWELL LN, Big Spring, TX, 79720-5015
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) is a licensed child care center in Big Spring, Texas.
Capacity
75
Ages
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
License & details for Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)
- Facility type
- Licensed child care center
- Care for seven or more children ages 13 or younger, for less than 24 hours a day, at a location other than the license holder's home. Source: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Full Permit
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Howard
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
- Meals provided
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
License and inspection timeline for Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)
First licensed
February 2001
25 years on the state record
Last inspected
Date not on the record
11 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Big Spring
| Measure | This center | Typical in Big Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 75 children | 80 children |
| Youngest age served | Birth | Birth |
| Years licensed | 25.7 years | 20.1 years |
Big Spring has 8 licensed centers. Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) is one of 5 that take infants and one of 4 that accept child care subsidy.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Texas
Texas sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–11 months
- 1:4
- 12–17 months
- 1:5
- 18–23 months
- 1:9
- 2 years
- 1:11
- 3 years
- 1:15
Rule: 26 TAC §746.1601 (0-11 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (12-17 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (18-23 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (2 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (3 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
More rows apply than are shown here. The full table has every row.
Paying for care in Texas
Child Care Services (CCS) child care scholarships (opens in a new tab) is Texas’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), through local Workforce Development Boards.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)
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Questions parents ask about Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)
Does Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) as accepting child care subsidy, such as Texas's child care subsidy program (CCS). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) serve?
Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) is licensed to care for children from infancy to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
How many children is Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 75 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center) licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Texas record lists Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)'s license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation public records · Check this license on Search Texas Child Care (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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