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Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON

Gonzales Day Care

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 21, 1992

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
839 RUTLAND ST, HOUSTON, TX 77007 1529
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
July 21, 1992
Operation number
412820
Licensed capacity
111 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits4,222
Citations recorded55
Record coversFebruary 25, 2022 – October 5, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High8
Medium High22
Medium21
Medium Low2
Low2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 5, 20261 citation recorded1 of 588 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for the infant classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on October 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 678 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 586 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 10, 20242 citations recorded2 of 426 standards cited at this visit
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
A two month old infant was sleeping in a restrictive device.

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2024. 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
One caregiver in the infant classroom did not have an background check. Corrected: Caregiver left for the day.

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

InspectionFebruary 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 254 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 9 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 1, 202310 citations recorded10 of 277 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
One caregiver stated they had 9 children in care and when I counted they were only 7 children. Another caregiver stated they were responsible for 4 children and they was 15 children in care.

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

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Five caregivers did not have all they annual training for they training year. One caregiver had 22 hours for training year 8/17/22 to 8/17/23, one caregiver had 11 hours of training for training year 3/23/22 to 3/23/23, one caregiver had 16 hours of training for training year 2/21/22 to 2/21/23, one caregiver had 22 hours for training year 4/9/22 to 4/9/23, and the last caregiver had 15 hours of training for training year 3/28/22 to 3/28/23. Corrected: I took hours for current training year: 8/17/23 to 8/17/24 2 hours. 3/23/23 to 3/23/34 17 hours, 2/21/23 to2/21/24 8 hours, 4/9/23 to 4/9/23 2 hours and 3/28/23 to 3/28/24 8 hours of training.

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

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
One child was missing the address for their emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2023.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
They was one caregiver with 10 children specified age group 18-23 months old, they were one over ratio. Corrected: When another caregiver join the class.

Correction verified by the state on January 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Low
Two children that are four years old did not have a hearing and vision test on file.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2023.

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium
One child did not have information that parents received the operational polices.

Correction verified by the state on January 8, 2024.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
One child's file had documentation they had a allergy to fish and eggs and did not have a allergy plan on file.

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

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
One child is missing a health care statement, the child has been enrolled since 11/1/2022.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2023.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver did not have a school diploma.

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

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium
One child was missing the helathcare information.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2023.

InspectionOctober 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 48 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 27, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have documentation for their fire inspection report for the 836 location.

Correction verified by the state on August 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 13, 202312 citations recorded12 of 633 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
A child that has been enrolled at the operation since 2019 did not have a health care statement in their file.

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

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High
Children did not was their hands before eating snack. Corrected: When children wash their hands before eating lunch.

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

746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each RoomRisk level: Medium High
In the indoor gym area and one of the toddler classrooms did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the rooms. Corrected: When the operation posted the emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams.

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

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 5/25/2022.

Correction verified by the state on June 21, 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
Two changing mats the one in the indoor play area and the other on the outside restroom area had rips in them. Corrected: When the operation replace the old mats with new ones.

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

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have the updated inspection report posted, the inspection report posted was 7/25/2022 and the last inspection was on April 18, 2023. Corrected: When the operation posted the most recent inspection form that was conducted on 4/18/2023.

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

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High
The operations sign in/out sheets did not have initials of employees or parents.

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

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium
The director was missing four hours of training for training year 1/1/2022 to 1/1/2023. Corrected: When the four hours were taken from training year 1/1/2023 to 1/1/2024.

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

746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who AdministeredRisk level: Medium High
When given medication to children they was not a employees full name that administered medication.

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

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not document the time of their fire, shelter, severe weather and lock down drills. Corrected: When I reviewed the standard with the operation and in future drills the time will be documented.

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

746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Low
A four year old child in care did not have a hearing a vision test in their file.

Correction verified by the state on June 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age or children with limited mobility. The emergency preparedness plan was also missing how caregivers would keep an attendance of children who have evacuated.

Correction verified by the state on July 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 18, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeRisk level: Medium
In the preschool classrooms it was observed the mats to have tears, which will cause the mats to no longer be waterproof.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 12, 20231 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High
The operations sign in/out sheets did not have intials of employees or parents.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 8, 202212 citations recorded12 of 26 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(18)(E) - Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and FootingRisk level: Medium
The operational policies did not have how the operation will promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2022.

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerRisk level: High
The operational policies did not state about safe sleep.

Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Two caregivers is missing annual training on is missing 19 hours the other is missing 6 hours.

Correction verified by the state on September 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationRisk level: Medium
The most recent inspection form was not posted at either location. Corrected: When the operation posted the inspection form at one of the buildings.

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

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
One caregiver is a new hire and missing first aid training.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service TrainingRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not have her 8 hours of pre-service training done before caring for children.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
One child did not have an emergency contact information and five children missing address for their emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on August 16, 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
It was observed that a caregiver had not had a background ran on her and she was in caregiver of the two year old classroom. Corrected: Caregiver left for the day.

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

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
The director is missing 17 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Two children are missing health statements from the doctor.

Correction verified by the state on August 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One child is missing their immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on August 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver is a new hire and is missing CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 25, 202214 citations recorded14 of 684 standards cited at this visit
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each ToddlerRisk level: Medium
It was observed that two toddler cups did not have a name on them.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
It was observed in a few classrooms that the outlets did not have plug overs over them.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium
The must current operational policies was not able to be viewed during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
Two infant bottles did not have a infants name on the bottle.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansRisk level: High
The operational policies did not have the emergency preparedness plan in it or have an emergency preparedness plan available for viewing .

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High
A caregiver stated they had 16 children and when I counted they were 15 children.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - LicensingRisk level: Medium
At the time of the inspection they was not access to children's records.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands WashedRisk level: Medium High
It was observed a caregiver not washing their hands after changing a child.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesRisk level: Medium High
A few caregivers were unsure of all of their children's ages by months.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.909 - Access to Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
At the time of the inspection they was not access to personnel records.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationRisk level: Medium
The most recent inspection form was not posted at either location.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's HandsRisk level: Medium High
It was observed a caregiver not washing a toddler's hands after their diaper change.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
Two of the diaper changing mats had tears in them.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low
They was not a current employees list posted at either location.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentFebruary 25, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
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.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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