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Children Today

4204 YALE ST, Houston TX 77018 · License #1680717 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 60 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 30, 2026
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Director
Lorraine Gibbs
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4204 YALE ST, Houston TX 77018 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Snacks Provided

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 60 children
61
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
28
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
20
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
3.0
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Apr 30, 2026 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    The CPR certificate provided via email did not include the required hands-on curriculum.

    Corrected by May 14, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    A reviewed child's file did not have a complete emergency contact that was separate from the parent.

    Corrected by May 14, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    A reviewed child's file did not have a complete emergency contact.

    Corrected by Mar 30, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    A caregiver has an expired CPR date of 7.2025.

    Corrected by Mar 30, 2026

Jan 28, 2026 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.801(1) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

    The operation was unable to provide access to the children's records.

    Corrected by Mar 16, 2026

  • Medium

    746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    The operation was unable to provide access to the personnel records.

    Corrected by Mar 16, 2026

Dec 11, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    The operation was unable to provide access to the personnel records.

    Corrected by Jan 2, 2026

  • Medium

    746.801(1) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

    The operation was unable to provide access to the children's records.

    Corrected by Jan 2, 2026

Oct 8, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 10, 2025 — Inspection
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    A caregiver had 20 of the 24 required annual training hours.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.5207(b) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

    The toddler room did not have an evacuation diagram posted.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

  • Medium High

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

    A crib sheet in the infant room was not snug fitting. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the crib sheet with a snug fitting crib sheet.

    Corrected by Sep 10, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The grass in the outdoor area has grown to a height above the ankles.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    Four of the six reviewed children records did not have an updated immunization record.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    The director's file was not able to be reviewed during the inspection.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

  • Medium

    746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

    The operation did not have documentation of fire drills completed for 2025.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

  • Medium Low

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

    Three caregiver files did not have a pre employment affidavit.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    A present caregiver had a cpr/first aid training with an expiration date of 7/2025.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

Aug 29, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 29, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 6, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    There are planters in the outdoor area that are collecting debry, water, snails, and algae.

    Corrected by May 20, 2025

Apr 2, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 21, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    The director attendance records were not available.

    Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1013(b) · Director's Absence - Extended Period

    The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.

    Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.1011(a) · Director present-Minimum 75%

    The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.

    Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

Feb 21, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1011(a) · Director present-Minimum 75%

    The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.

    Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

  • Medium

    746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    The director attendance records were not available.

    Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1013(b) · Director's Absence - Extended Period

    The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.

    Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

Feb 11, 2025 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1011(a) · Director present-Minimum 75%

    The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    During the walk-through, The CCR observed a caregiver in the toddler classroom using their cell phone. Correction: The caregiver put the cell phone device away.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.2419(7) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

    During the walk-through, CCR observed a 13-month-old infant sleeping with a bottle. Correction: The caregiver removed the bottle from the infant's crib.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

  • High

    HRC42.054 · Required Fees

    The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid since december.

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1013(b) · Director's Absence - Extended Period

    The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

Jan 31, 2025 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Medium

    746.4803 · Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

    CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than two feet from the playground entry door and less than six feet from the perimeter.

    Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

  • Medium

    746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    The director attendance records were not available.

    Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

  • Medium

    746.403(a) · Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public

    The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.

    Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    The pre-school and toddler caregiver are missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

    Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.1011(a) · Director present-Minimum 75%

    The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler

    Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

  • High

    HRC42.054 · Required Fees

    The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid.

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1013(b) · Director's Absence - Extended Period

    The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

Jan 21, 2025 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

    Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

Oct 14, 2024 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

  • Medium

    746.403(a) · Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public

    The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    The pre-school and toddler caregiver are missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

Sep 30, 2024 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Three staff files were evaluated, and seven staff files were not available during the inspection.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

  • Medium

    746.403(a) · Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public

    The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

  • Medium

    746.901(6) · Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

    Three staff training certificates were not in their files for CCR to review.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1013(c) · Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge

    The staff didn't know who was left in charge while the director was out.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

Mar 7, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 21, 2024 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    The operation still has not provided the updated for four children missing address for an emergency contact.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    The operation still has not provided the three children health statement they have only provided for one child out of the four.

    Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

  • High

    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

    They were four children left alone in a classroom when the caregiver came to answer the door.

    Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

Feb 1, 2024 — Inspection
12 violations cited · view state record
12 violations
  • Medium High

    746.605(13)(B)(i) · Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications

    Two children did not have any information on special care and one child did not have updated information in his file for special care he needed in the classroom setting due to being on the spectrum.

    Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    Four children did not have address for an emergency contact information, one child had did not have someone besides a parent.

    Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    The director did not have a affidavit on file.

    Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

  • Medium

    746.2207(c)(4) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    In the pre-school classroom children were having screen time on the tablet as they ate their breakfast.

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    In the infant classroom they were six infants specified age group 12-17 months old. The infant classroom was out of ration when caregiver step out to warm up a lunch and when a caregiver step out to go get a stroller.

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    One caregivers file was not available for viewing.

    Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

  • High

    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

    They were four children left alone in a classroom when one caregiver came to answer the door and the other caregivers step out to go to there own classroom, the children specified age group was two years old.

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    Four children did not have a health statement on file and they have been enrolled in the program for over a year.

    Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

  • Medium

    746.605(11) · Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    Three children did not have health care information on their enrollment form.

    Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    The director was missing 13 training hours for training year 9/12/2022 to 9/12/2023. Corrected: When I took 13 hours of training from training year 9/12/2023 to 9/12/2024.

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3415(7) · Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

    It was observed that a caregiver cleaning a child's noise and did not wash their hands afterwards, the same caregiver cleaned another child's noise and did not wash hands afterwards.

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    One caregiver was missing 4 hours of training for training year 8/24/22 to 8/24/2023. Corrected: When four hours was taken from training year 8/24/2023 to 8/24/2024

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 30, 2026 inspection noted: “The CPR certificate provided via email did not include the required hands-on curriculum.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 16, 2026 inspection noted: “A reviewed child's file did not have a complete emergency contact.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 28, 2026 inspection noted: “The operation was unable to provide access to the children's records.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error