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13654 SCHROEDER RD, Houston TX 77070-3625 · License #1005606 · Center · Licensed Center
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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
A child was observed left alone unattended during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the staff member did not have the current first aid certification for review during an inspection while in charge alone in a classroom with the children in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the staff member who regularly presented and assisted/left in charge of the classroom with children did not have the completed personnel and training qualifications to be a caregiver at the operation.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, a staff member did not have the current CPR certification for review during an inspection while in charge alone in a classroom with the children in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and was determined not compliant when the caregivers at the operation did not have a complete understanding of the Minimum Standards to ensure children are being cared for appropriately.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is determined the operation is not compliant when the certification of training given by the director did not address the clock hours for each training topic given on a certain date.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One teacher from the infant classroom left their classroom leaving a caregiver with 9 infants ages 12-17mo alone during nap time.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1613(a) · Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
One classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was brought into the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information
The admission information for two children were not available for review during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
One child in care did not have the health statement on file available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1107(2) · Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
One caregiver did not have the proof of high school qualification available for review during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2419(7) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
A child was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the bottle during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
A new hire staff member did not have the required pre-employement affidavit on file for reviewed.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Supervision was not maintained when a caregiver from the 3-4yo classroom walked to the infant classroom to replace the director leaving the children unattended during naptime.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1003(6) · Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed
The operation did not have any substitute caregiver to ensure the ratio of the caregiver and children are being maintained. Additional caregiver was called during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The 3-4yo classroom was observed being out of ratio when there were 20 children with specified age group 4yo with one caregiver during naptime.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information
Two children did not have the completed admission information for reviewed during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1013(a)(3) · Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Caregiver in charge did not have access to the required records requested for review during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver in 20-24mo classroom was observed using their personal cellphone while supervising 9 children during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the cellphone.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2428 · No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
One 4 month old was observed sleeping swaddled. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and unswaddled the infant.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1329(a) · Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
A follow up insepction was completed, this standard was reviewed and recited. The training certificates from the staff training files were not valid as it was missing the date of the training given.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three employee files were reviewed and observed missing the signed affidavit for employment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3317(6) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
The children from the Toddlers classroom were observed sitting on the floor drinking milk from paper cups during lunch time. This was corrected when staff were made aware and removed the children from the floor.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
The training hours for 6 staff members files were observed missing from the total of 24 hours required annually. Two staff members' files did not have the training documents to review.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1329(a) · Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The training certificates from the staff training files were not available for reviewed. It was observed only training records were documented in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after completed changing diaper for the children. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed their hand during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were reviewed and missing the required information as speciifed in subchapter 746.501.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The children in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed the children hands
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR/FA for the director and two other caregiver was not available for reviewed.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.631(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
There were only 11 children out of 25 children signed in on the sign in/out sheet the caregivers provided for review of the pre k classroom on the playground. Note: This was discussed with the caregivers and all children were signed in.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1203(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One of the caregivers on the playground with a group a children ages 3-5 stated there were 22 children in care. There were 25 children in care at the time.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1609 · Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The Toddlers classroom was determined out of ratio when three caregivers with 20 children ages 18-23 months old with specified age group 23 months old were observed on the playground during the follow up inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1107(2) · Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Five employees personnel files were reviewed and missing the proof of high school or equivalent documentation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One employee file did not have the annual training certificates available for reviewed during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form was observed has not been certified during the inspection. This was corrected when the form was certified by the director during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1203(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
A caregiver in the Primary 1 with 3-4 years old did not know the age of the children when being asked during the inspection. This was corrected when a clip board contains children name and age were provided to the caregiver during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The Safety Emergency documentation was reviewed and missing the documentaion for the month of January 2023 for Fire Extinguisher, smoke detector and CO2 detector.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
One children from the Primary Classroom was observed not washing their hands after finished using the toilet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1329(a) · Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The training documentation for nine employees file was observed not in a original certification form.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
The immunization records for three children were not available for review during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1203(4) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Two children from the Primary classroom were observed entered the building to use the bathroom without being unsupervised during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
List of current employees was observed missing during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2405(5) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
There were toys avaiable for the Infant Classroom observed during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2405(2) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
There were no cribs avaialble for the Infants Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701(3) · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
The AC units located on the side of the building were observed uncovered during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2505(1) · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
There were no furnitures, toys, and nap equipment available for the Toddlers Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.401(3) · Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
The Keeping Children Safe posting was observed missing during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.401(8) · Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Required telephone numbers was observed missing during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.401(4) · Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The Evacuation diagram posting for each classrooms was observed missing during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2705 · School-age Furnishings and Equipment
Age appropriate furniture, nap equipment for school age children were observed not available during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2405(1) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Infant Classroom was observed missing at least one adult size rocker/chair for the infant care area.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills
The Fire Drill for the month of December was observed not documented properly.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
745.651(1) · Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
One employee background check status were not inactivated after their last day of employment. This was corrected, the employee BGC was inactivated during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(4)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
The CPR/FA for one employee was not available for review during inspection. The employee was observed having unsupervised access to children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, The certifications of training given by the director were reviewed and determined not compliant when there was no training assessment documentation completed by the staff members for review during the investigation.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and is determined that the operation did not provide opportunities for staff to complete appropriate training based on the requirements from the Minimum Standards.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the attendance record for the director of the operation was not available for review during the investigation.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and there is sufficient evidence to show training hours provided by the director were not documented truthfully and the information provided during the training information given by the director did not meet the requirements of the Minimum Standards. Training certificates provided documented 10 clock hours of training completed in one day when this did not occur
Disposition: Deficiency Cited