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Highland Preschool and Childcare Center
5335 W RICHEY RD, Houston TX 77066-3323 · License #1723256 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Katrina Cormier
- Phone
- (281) 444-1172
- Website
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- Address
- 5335 W RICHEY RD, Houston TX 77066-3323 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 187 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium High
746.1609 · Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
I observed a classroom out of ratio. There were 15 children in the room and it should have been no more than 13 children.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
- High
746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Medium High
746.1205(a)(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- High
746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Information regarding inclusive services. 2. Information regarding the benefits of outdoor play and physical activity, type of physical activity, criteria used to determine extreme weather that will prevent children from playing outside and a plan for children to receive physical activity when they can't go outside.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2024
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Two classrooms were not in compliance with child/staff ratios. 1. There were 18 children, ages 2-3 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 15 children. 2. There were 9 infant, 4-18 months old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 0-11 months. with this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 4 children.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Medium Low
A current staff list was not posted in a prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Medium
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Staff did not complete annual training in food allergies, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Medium High
746.1013(a) · Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
A qualified caregiver was not left in charge in the director's absence.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- High
746.1205(a)(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know the number of children she was responsible for,
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- High
746.613(a) · Required Immunizations
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with required immunizations.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Medium
746.401(6) · Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The current menu was not posted in prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked an immunization record.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Medium High
746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Infants were sitting in equipment without the safety straps being fastened. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
- High
746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy for infants 0-12 months old 2. Inform parents there is a comfortable place for a mother to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided. 3. The requirements for outdoor play and physical activity, 4. Vaccination policy for staff. 5. Child abuse and neglect training requirements for staff
Corrected by Mar 3, 2023
- Medium High
746.4907(b) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Loose-fill surfacing has been installed over concrete. Pictures were taken.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2023
- Medium
746.611(b) · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked a health care statement.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2023
- Medium High
746.1301(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director did not receive 30 clock hours of training for the August 2021-August 2022 training year. You will need to receive make-up training hours that won't count towards the current training year.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
- Medium High
746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Outlets were uncovered in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
- Medium
746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact 3. Two lacked the phone numbers for the people that can pick up the child 4. Two lacked the date of admission
Corrected by Mar 3, 2023
- Medium
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
The personnel records evaluated did not contain the required information. The files lacked the following information: 1. Hire date 2. How the education requirement was met 3. Notarized affidavits 4. Signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and operational poilicies were received 5. Signed doucmentation that orientaion was completed 6. Training hours for the previous and current training years 7. Photo identification
Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
- 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
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
- High
746.613(a) · Required Immunizations
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two were behind with immunizations.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
- Medium
746.2209 · Posting of Activity Plan
An activity plan was not posted in the infant classroom.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- Medium High
746.2431 · Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The daily report sheet does not include the following information: 1. The times the child was fed. 2. The amount of food eaten if on baby food or table food 3. The times of all diaper changes.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- Medium
746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated since August 2022. Written feeding instructions must be updated every 30 days.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2023
- High
746.1203(4) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A group of toddler age children were not properly supervised during nap time. The caregiver was sitting in the doorway of two classrooms in an attempt to supervise two groups of children.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- Medium High
746.5537(a)(2) · Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector is not being tested monthly.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
- Medium High
746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The rooms children were napping in did not have adequate lighting. The classrooms were dark and I had to give my eyes time to adjust.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
- Medium High
746.1013(a) · Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
The director was not present when I arrived at the center and staff did not know who was in charge. A qualified caregiver must be left in charge in the directors absence.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
- Medium High
746.5307(a) · Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers are not being checked monthly to ensure the arrows is in the green area.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
- Medium High
746.5205(2) · Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The center is not practicing sever weather and lock down drills. These drills must be practiced four times in a calendar year.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
- Medium High
746.5207(a)(4) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
- Medium High
746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There were nails and metal flaps on the edge of the edged of the playground structure exposed to the children.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver present in the room with 6 infants.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2021
- Medium High
746.4805(b) · Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zone from the exit of the slide to the parimeter of the playground did not extend at least 6 feet.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 9, 2026 inspection noted: “I observed a classroom out of ratio. There were 15 children in the room and it should have been no more than 13 children.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 26, 2024 inspection noted: “A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 27, 2023 inspection noted: “Infants were sitting in equipment without the safety straps being fastened. This was corrected at inspection.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error