Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
Fundamental Beginnings Day Care Center
Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 12, 2016
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 607 E RICHEY RD STE D, HOUSTON, TX 77073 6149
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- April 12, 2016
- Operation number
- 1603356
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 18 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 2 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,605 |
| Citations recorded | 34 |
| Record covers | November 9, 2021 – February 17, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 8 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 9 |
| Medium Low | 4 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Feeding instructions could not be observed for 4month infant during inspection.
Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.
Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two infants were found in cribs with pacifier cords attached to their pacifiers while sleeping. This was corrected when the infant teacher removed the cords from the pacifiers.
Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found that 2 children's admission forms did not have a date of admission stated.
Correction verified by the state on March 22, 2024.
Based on investigation findings and information obtained, it was determined that caregivers are placing blankets over children's heads and forcing children to fall asleep.
Correction verified by the state on March 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found that 3 caregivers engaged in personal use of cell phones during naptime.
Correction verified by the state on March 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on investigation findings and information obtained, two caregivers did not display good judgement by using a close body contact method when placing children to sleep during naptime. This method allows caregivers to use their bodies in a restrictive manner towards the child.
Correction verified by the state on March 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found on one child's admission form did not have a parent or guardian's name stated.
Correction verified by the state on March 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A infant child was observed sleeping in a crib on the other side of infant room unsupervised. There was a crib and a changing table blocking the walkway to the child crib.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Infant caregiver cpr/first aid exipred 8/7/2022.
Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Director current tranportation training could not be observed. Last transportation traning observed dated for 7/10/2021.
Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Fire extingusher was observed last serviced in Feb 2021.
Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the operation failed to report that a child was left on the transportation vehicle unsupervised for an extended period of time within the 48-hour time frame. The child was left in the vehicle on 09/30/2022 and the operation reported the incident on 10/03/2022. The incident should have been reported no later than 10/02/2022.
Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support the safety precautions for unloading children was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended for approximately 90 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was neglectfully supervised when left in the transportation vehicle unattended.
Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Six out of six staff records did not include current training hours. The most recent training certificates for four out of six staff expired in 2019. Staff files were observed, in which the training topics observed did not cover the required topics.
Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent, and/or guardian. The food allergy plan was signed by the physician, and dated 08/09/2021.
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2021.
Based on the documentation provided the fire drill has not been practiced since September 11th. The operation has not documented any emergency drills, smoke detector, and/or the carbon monoxide detector check.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021.
Five out of six children records did not include the address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2021.
The caregiver of the school-age group had a cell-phone and computer out while the children in care were playing. The caregiver was not able to properly and sufficiently supervise children in their care while conducting reports on their personal computer.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
One out of six staff records did not contain a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified by the state on November 24, 2021.
Two out of six children records did not include a health statement.
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2021.
The most recent CPSC form was dated 01/02/2019. The operation had not reviewed current recalled items on the CPSC website.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Five out of six children records did not include the address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have a copy of the food allergies posted in the facility. The food allergy named was not posted in the child's classroom(s), nor the kitchen(food preparation) area.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Six out of six staff records did not include current training hours. The most recent training certificates for four out of six staff expired in 2019.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021.
One out of two toilets utilized in the Toddler classroom is in nonworking condition. The toilet/restroom in the infant classroom is utilized as storage. The operation has missing tiles in the activity area, and the children's bathroom.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021.
Two out of six children records did not include a health statement.
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of six staff records did not contain a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021.
The caregiver in the Toddler classroom was not aware of the ages of the youngest child in care. The caregiver acknowledged that she is not the primary caregiver in the Toddler classroom.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the documentation provided the fire drill has not been practiced since September 11th. The operation has not documented any emergency drills, smoke detector, and/or the carbon monoxide detector check.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021.
The food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent, and/or guardian. The food allergy plan was signed by the physician, and dated 08/09/2021.
Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2021.
The operation had no documentation on the cribs utilized. The operation did not have the manufacturers instructions for the cribs utilized
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021.
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