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Elena's Day Care

12543 WESTELLA DR STE A, Houston TX 77077-3931 · License #892911 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 73 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 19, 2026
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Director
Mariaelena Veracoechea
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Address
12543 WESTELLA DR STE A, Houston TX 77077-3931 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:30 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 73 children
18
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
12
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
8
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 19, 2026 — Inspection
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Medium

    746.1111 · Education Outside of U.S.

    Observed one caregiver that did not have their education translated to english.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

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  • Medium High

    746.5207(a)(4) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside

    The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not have the severe weather shelter location on the diagram. NOTE: This was corrected and updated during the inspection.

    Corrected by May 19, 2026

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  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    The director did not have the required current HASA training topics available for licensing to review. 1.Administering medication 2. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 3. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. 4.Understand building and premises safety 5. Emergency Preparedness 6. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

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  • Medium

    746.3809 · Medication No Longer Used

    Observed expired medication in the medication box. NOTE: This was corrected by disposing of the medication.

    Corrected by May 19, 2026

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  • Medium

    746.901(2) · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

    Three out of four caregivers files reviewed did not have the required education documentation available for licensing to review.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

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  • Medium Low

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

    Four out four caregivers files reviewed did not have the required pre affidavit forms available for licensing to review.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

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Jun 16, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 10, 2025 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.2419(8) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

    Observed a caregiver washing bottles in both sinks, hand washing and bottle washing sink.

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.2419(5) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner

    Observed an infant holding and feeding themselves a bottle while propped up on a stuffed animal in their crib. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the infant from the crib.

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    One caregiver that was counted in the child to caregiver ratio had a pending background status.

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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  • High

    746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    Observed a 3 month old sleeping in a restrictive device.

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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  • Medium High

    746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    Observed an infant sitting in a high chair without being properly strapped up with the safety belts. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection by being removed from the high chair.

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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Jul 29, 2024 — Assessment
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 18, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 26, 2024 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5401 · Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    The last gas inspection was conducted on 5/7/22.

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

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  • High

    746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    I observed a 3 month old sleeping in a restrictive device.

    Corrected by Jun 26, 2024

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  • High

    746.2419(3) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

    I observed an 3m old in a swing with a propped bottle.

    Corrected by Jun 26, 2024

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  • Medium

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

    The last liability insurance coverage exipired on 2/7/24.

    Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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Aug 10, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 26, 2023 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    Monthly fire drills were not conducted under the 3 minutes exit time.

    Corrected by Aug 9, 2023

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  • Medium High

    746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    3 dead roaches were left accesible to children in their restroom.

    Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

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  • High

    746.2411(2)(H) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Mesh Securely Attached

    Infant was sleeping in a play yard with a visible quarter size hole in mesh.

    Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

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Aug 9, 2022 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Low

    746.611(a)(1) · Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

    2 children's records did not have health statements available for review.

    Corrected by Aug 31, 2022

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  • Medium High

    746.631(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

    Children in the infant class have not been signed in since 08/05/22. The Director corrected this at inspection. Children in the prek class were not signed in. A caregiver signed the children in at inspection.

    Corrected by Aug 9, 2022

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  • Medium High

    746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    1 child's record did not contain a current immunization record. The child is missing the MMR vaccine.

    Corrected by Aug 31, 2022

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Feb 25, 2022 — 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 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

    Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

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Aug 10, 2021 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    Caregivers were missing training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, and Building and Premises Safety. One caregiver was also missing training in the required topics of Child Maltreatment, and SIDS/Shaken Baby.

    Corrected by Aug 24, 2021

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  • Medium High

    746.2419(6) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    One infant bottle was observed in the infant classroom not labeled with the infant s first name and initial of last name. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the bottles were labeled correctly.

    Corrected by Aug 10, 2021

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  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    The director did not have annual training hours in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medication, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing and controlling spread of communicable diseases and Building and Physical premises safety.

    Corrected by Aug 24, 2021

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  • Medium

    746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    One infant who is not ready for table food has not had their infant feeding schedule updated since June 2021.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 19, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed one caregiver that did not have their education translated to english.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 10, 2025 inspection noted: “Observed a caregiver washing bottles in both sinks, hand washing and bottle washing sink.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 26, 2024 inspection noted: “The last gas inspection was conducted on 5/7/22.” — what has changed since then?

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