A Place For Children Too INC

746.1003(1) · Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on the operations compliance history and deficiencies recited, including multiple supervison citations, the director/owner has failed to ensure the operation operates in compliance with Minimum Standards.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

746.3405 · Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

The health inspection conducted by the City of Houston indicated the residential stove and venthood in the operation not to be used. During the inspection, the stove was observed to be in use to prepare lunch.

Corrected by May 26, 2026

746.4601(2) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

An indoor obstacle course was observed on the playground siting on concrete. According to the manufacture, the equipment is for indoor use only and for children 3-6 years. NOTE: 2yrs old were observed playing on it during the inspection, according to the director, the equipment is only suposed to be used as outdoor seating. Instructions from the operation were not available for review.

Corrected by May 26, 2026

746.4001(3) · First Aid Kit - Easily Accessible to Employees

The first aid kit in the vehicle was observed to be closed with a zip tie. The first aid kit had to be taken into the building to be opened.

Corrected by May 26, 2026

746.1111 · Education Outside of U.S.

Two caregivers whose education was completed outside of the United States did not have documentation to verify US equivalent

Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

746.5209(c) · No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

There was no push bar on the exit door leading to the playground. According to the staff in charge, staff have to insert their finger into a part of the door mechanism to open the door. NOTE: The door has a one way lock and cannot be opened from outside. Children and a caregiver were observed to be locked out and on the playground when CCR had to ask front desk staff to assist and open the door. The staff then propped the door open with a metal serving spoon

Corrected by May 26, 2026

746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Upon arrival, a caregiver was observed standing in the doorway of the toddler and infant room. The infant caregiver was observed leaving a child to retrieve another infant from a stroller that was left in the hallway. While the toddler caregiver was standing in the doorway, the toddler children were observed fighting over toys. After the infant caregiver completed a diaper change, an infant was observed leaving the room and walking down the hallway. The caregiver did not realize the child was gone until intervention from CCR.

Corrected by May 26, 2026

746.401(1) · Posting Requirements - License

The permit was not observed to be posted during the inspection

Corrected by May 26, 2026

746.3503(c)(3) · Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child

The infant caregiver walked away from a child on the diaper changing table to get another child from the hall. The toddler caregiver stepped in to watch the child but their back was facing the child

Corrected by May 26, 2026

746.3317(6) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

Children in the toddler and older infant room were observed to be eatinig graham crackers on the bare table. One child was observed eating a graham cracker while playing with toys.

Corrected by Apr 2, 2026

746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

The caregiver supervising 3 children 20-22 months was observed walking out of the room and returning with a mop There were no other staff present at the time.

Corrected by Apr 2, 2026

746.5605(4) · AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

The director was observed arriving to the operation with a group of 10 children on the transportation vehicle. The director came into the building alone and then returned to the vehicle to unload children.

Corrected by Apr 2, 2026

746.3317(6) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

Children were observed eating crackers on the table without a napkin, plate or other sanitary holder.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

The TV was observed to be in use while a child younger than 2 yrs old was present in the room

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

746.2207(c)(1) · Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

TV was observed to be in use and was not related to a planned activity. Most of children in the group were not watching the TV and were walking around the room.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

746.1201(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

The caregiver demonstrated poor judgment allowing multiple children to walk around eating cookies from the floor. One child was observed walking around eating a cookie. Another child laying on the floor under the table was observed picking up a cookie off the floor and throwing it across the room in front of the caregiver. The caregiver saw the object and continued walking. A third child was later seen eating the cookie off the floor. According to the caregiver, the cookies belongs to different child and were brought from home.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Upon arrival, a group of children between 18mo and 3yrs old were observed in a classroom unsupervised. 2 caregivers were observed in the classroom next door with a second group of children. The youngest child was observed walking back and forth between the two rooms. After a few minutes, both caregivers stepping into the room leaving the second group unsupervised. There were 3 children present in the second group with the youngest being 5mo old.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

746.1205(a)(1) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

The caregiver was not aware of the children they were responsible for. The informed Child Care Regulation (CCR) that there were 8 children present 2-3 years old. After being asked about a 9th child present walking around in the classroom, the caregiver stated the child should not be in the group and placed the child in the next room

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

A caregiver was observed wearing gloves to change two chilldren's diapers consecutively. The caregiver did not remove their gloves or wash their hands between the diaper changes.

Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A caregiver was observed changing the diaper of a child and did not have the child was their hands after the diaper change

Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Upon entering the 2yr old group during napptime, the caregiver was observed to be laying then sitting on a child's cot with a blanket. The caregiver's phone was observed in their hand. From the caregivers position there was a table that separated the group and many children in the group could not be seen.

Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

746.1205(a)(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

Caregiver in the school children room did not know the ages of the children in her care.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2025

746.801(6) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

A copy of the current liability insurance was not available for review during inspection.

Corrected by Dec 9, 2025

746.4913 · Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

Operation did not have the manufacturers specifications and instructions for the rubber mats under the toddler slide.

Corrected by Dec 9, 2025

746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

There was a climb and slide structure with no loosefill beneath the use zones. NOTE: Director removed slide during inspection to come into compliance.

Corrected by May 29, 2025

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

There was a broken gate in the outdoor play area. NOTE: Director removed gate during inspection to come back into compliance.

Corrected by May 29, 2025

746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

Reviewed employees nor the director did not have their form 2912 in their employee records.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

746.3501(1) · Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

Two caregivers were observed not following proper steps of diaper changes. Childrens hands were not being washed after diaper changes.

Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

Reviewed operational policies handbook and the folllowing minimum standards were missing: (8)Suspension and expulsion of children [Medium-High]; (11) Immunization requirements for children, including tuberculosis screening and testing if required by your regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority [Medium]; (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) [Medium]; your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play [Medium]; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor [Medium]; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place [Medium]; (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play [Medium]; and (20) Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center [Medium]; (21) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities [Medium-Low]; (23) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website [Medium]; (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness ofprevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect [Medium]; (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.3611 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?) [Medium]; and (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?) [Medium]. (b)You must also inform the parents that: (1)They may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operationto observe their child, the child-care center's program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval [Medium-Low]; and (2)Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty. You may inform the parents by: (A) Providing this information in the operational policies [Low]; (B) Distributing the information in writing to the parents [Low]; or (C) Informing the parents verbally as part of an individual or group parent orientation. [Low]

Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

The gate and sliding gate are not properly secured. Sliding gate has a gap large enough for a child. Surveillance sign on wall is broken and hanging. there are missing fence boards.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

Reviewed operational policies handbook and the folllowing minimum standards were missing: (8)Suspension and expulsion of children [Medium-High]; (11) Immunization requirements for children, including tuberculosis screening and testing if required by your regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority [Medium]; (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) [Medium]; your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play [Medium]; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor [Medium]; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place [Medium]; (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play [Medium]; and (20) Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center [Medium]; (21) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities [Medium-Low]; (23) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website [Medium]; (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness ofprevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect [Medium]; (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.3611 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?) [Medium]; and (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?) [Medium]. (b)You must also inform the parents that: (1)They may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operationto observe their child, the child-care center's program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval [Medium-Low]; and (2)Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty. You may inform the parents by: (A) Providing this information in the operational policies [Low]; (B) Distributing the information in writing to the parents [Low]; or (C) Informing the parents verbally as part of an individual or group parent orientation. [Low]

Corrected by Aug 12, 2024

746.2505(4)(C) · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

Toddler was observed walking about carrying and drinking from a training cup.

Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

746.1203(3)(C) · Janitorial duties

Caregiver was actively involved in janitorial duties: full length cleaning of mirror and door glass.

Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

746.2409(a)(2) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

At least 2 cribs mattresses were observed to have loose fitting sheets.

Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

746.5202(4) · Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

Operations Emergency Preparedness Plan does not have descriptions of how they will care for children until each child is released.

Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

746.2505(4)(A) · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

An infant bottle was observed to be without child labeling.

Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

746.2405(5) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys

There are not enough toys for the children under 24 months to play with without fighing.

Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

746.5202(1) · Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

Operations Emergency Preparedness Plan did not contain a plan to take care of children specifically under the age of 24 months.

Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

Operation posting of the Product Certification form was expired.

Corrected by Jul 8, 2024