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Dimples A* Cat *A *Me ChildCare & Learning Center

165 ZACHARY ST, Houston TX 77029-4835 · License #400003 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 85 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jul 1, 2026
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Director
Audrey Davis-Dutton
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Address
165 ZACHARY ST, Houston TX 77029-4835 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 85 children
29
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
19
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
13
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jul 1, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 26, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.

    Corrected by Jun 3, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 14, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.5613 · One Seat Belt Per Person

    Two children were doubled up in a seat belt.

    Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

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Dec 19, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

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

    A child under 2 years old was watching tv. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.

    Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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Aug 22, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 29, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

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

    1 out of 4 children's records is missing the health statement.

    Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.4813(c) · Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap

    Multiple pieces of equipment, rotating and rocking, overlap the use zone of other equipment on the playground. 3 pieces of equipment is less than 6 feet from the perimeter fence. The use zone for 1 rotating equipment on which the child stands measured 6 feet 4 inches from rocking equipment.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    A utility line from the pole to the building behind the playground is sagging over the children's play space; measured at 4 feet 3 inches above the ground.

    Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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  • Medium High

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

    Loose fill for the composite play structure with a slide measured at 4 inches, short by 2 inches. Loose fill for spinning equipment measured at zero inches, short 6 inches.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

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Apr 29, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5533 · 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed

    The operation had two non-working carbon monoxide detectors and needs to install one according to manufacturer's instructions.

    Corrected by May 2, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.3427 · Pest Extermination

    Three active ant beds were found on the playground.

    Corrected by May 2, 2025

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Jan 29, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 17, 2025 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

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Jan 6, 2025 — Inspection
16 violations cited · view state record
16 violations
  • Medium

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

    During the walkthrough inspection a child under 2 was watching television.

    Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.305(a)(1) · Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence

    During the walkthrough a classroom became unsafe to use and licensing was not made aware at inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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  • Medium

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

    During the inspection records reviewed two caregivers did not have the annual 24 hours training.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.401(4) · Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram

    During the walkthrough inspection the emergency evacautaion diagram was not posted in all active rooms.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.3701(5) · Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    During the walkthrough inspection the playground materials have a missing board, protruding nails, and water in sand stand.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.3701(2) · Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered

    During the walkthrough inspection all electrical outlets were not all covered.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.4305 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

    During the inspection walkthrough the operation fence in the play area is not the required height.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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  • Medium High

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

    During the walkthrough inspection the evacuation plan was not posted in all active rooms.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.3701(3) · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    During the walkthrough inspection the children have access to the air conditioner outside.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

    During the walkthrough inspection seven staff cprtrainings expired as of 8/1/2024.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.2405(1) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair

    During the walkthrough inspection there was not a rocking chair present in the infant room.

    Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    During the inspection two of seven staff records had expried first aid trainnings as of 8/1/2024.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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  • High

    746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    During the walkthrough inspection cleaning supplies under the infant changing station and kitchen were seen.

    Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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  • Medium Low

    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

    During the walkthrough inspection the employee list was not current nor posted.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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  • Medium

    746.2207(c)(3) · Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

    During the inspection time period the children watched television more then an hour.

    Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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  • Medium

    746.401(5) · Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

    During the walkthrough inspection the required activity plan for each age group was not posted.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

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Jan 23, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.203(2) · Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

    Proof or documentation for liability coverage was not made available during the inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2024

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Jan 18, 2024 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    t was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2023 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/24.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2024

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Feb 15, 2023 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3701(9) · Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

    It was observed that a TV in the toddler room was not mounted. Note: Pictures taken and this was corrected when it was moved out of the classroom.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2023

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  • Medium High

    746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    One toddler room did not have an outlet cover on an outlet. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an outlet cover was placed.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2023

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  • High

    746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

    The operational policies is missing information on the following sections: Release of children Medication discipline Promotion of physical activity Sunscreen/bug repellent Transportation

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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  • Medium High

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

    Two classrooms did not have the exit diagrams. Note: This was placed at inspection and corrected.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2023

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Jan 31, 2023 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    Operation failed to report the number of employees that left the previous year.

    Corrected by Feb 3, 2023

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Mar 10, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 2, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    The operation did not have in the transportation binder emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Several of the information forms 2935 that was included in the transportation binder are for children who is no longer enrolled at the daycare.

    Corrected by Sep 6, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 26, 2026 inspection noted: “The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 14, 2026 inspection noted: “Two children were doubled up in a seat belt.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Dec 19, 2025 inspection noted: “A child under 2 years old was watching tv. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.” — what has changed since then?

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