Childrens Cottage Infant Center

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 12, 1986

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 3910 BROOKWOODS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77092 8322
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 12, 1986
Operation number: 199137
Licensed capacity: 64 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,194
Citations recorded	24
Record covers	November 17, 2021 – April 29, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	8
Medium	7
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 14, 20264 citations recorded4 of 609 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level CareRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2026.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 14, 20253 citations recorded3 of 759 standards cited at this visit

746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentRisk level: Medium Low

Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredRisk level: Medium

The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 15, 20242 citations recorded2 of 515 standards cited at this visit

746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a ChildRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2024.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 15, 20242 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child?s head.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 17, 20239 citations recorded9 of 739 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2023.

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2023.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2023.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2023.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.

Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2023.

746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policiesRisk level: Medium

During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2023.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2023.

746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.

Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 9, 20222 citations recorded2 of 544 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on June 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.

Correction verified by the state on June 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 26, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 18, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 23, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 17, 20211 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

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 metRisk level: Medium

During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.

Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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