Robindell 17³Ô¹Ï has been a family owned and operated business for over 60 years.
The current owner, Debbie Cran, has owned the center since 1976.
Mrs. Cran worked as the school's director until 2002. Her son, Chuck Wall, now operates the school and has been the schools director since 2002.
Together they have help grow and build the center from a small school of less than 100 children, into the largest childcare center in Houston.
Along the way they have made many upgrades in facilities and equipment, and have had a strong influence on the magnificent facility you see today.
The caregivers at Robindell are among the most experienced in all of Houston.
We understand that a childcare facility can only be as good as their teaching staff.
We are proud to have extremely low staff turnover. The majority of our staff have been at Robindell for 8 years or more.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$165.00/week
Application URL
School Notes
- Robindell 17³Ô¹Ï has been a family owned and operated business for over 60 years. The current owner, Debbie Cran, has owned the center since 1976. Mrs. Cran worked as the school's director until 2002. Her son, Chuck Wall, now operates the school and has been the schools director since 2002. Together they have help grow and build the center from a small school of less than 100 children, into the largest childcare center in Houston. Along the way they have made many upgrades in facilities and equipment, and have had a strong influence on the magnificent facility you see today. The caregivers at Robindell are among the most experienced in all of Houston. We understand that a childcare facility can only be as good as their teaching staff. We are proud to have extremely low staff turnover. The majority of our staff have been at Robindell for 8 years or more.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Robindell 17³Ô¹Ï?
The application deadline for Robindell 17³Ô¹Ï is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Robindell 17³Ô¹Ï located?
Robindell 17³Ô¹Ï is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Gulfton.
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