SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 27, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 13147 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY, HOUSTON, TX 77044 5391
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 27, 2017
Operation number: 1647752
Licensed capacity: 118 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	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,872
Citations recorded	48
Record covers	October 28, 2021 – September 30, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	15
Medium High	25
Medium	8

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 578 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 685 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,009 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 602 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 466 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 23, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

One child's file did not have emergecny medical authorization.

Correction verified by the state on January 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 20, 20242 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

It was found that a child in care managed to run out the front doors and into the shopping strip where the operation is located.

Correction verified by the state on December 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A self-report was not received regarding a child in care who wandered away from the operation.

Correction verified by the state on December 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 13, 20248 citations recorded8 of 572 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

A mop bucket with water was found in the hallway accessible to children. This was corrected when the bucket was removed from thhe hallway.

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

746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the InfantRisk level: High

A 5 month infant was placed and found sleeping on their tummy who is unable to roll over independently. There is no sleep exception form for the infant.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

HRC 42.04271 - Parent's RightsRisk level: Medium

Three children's records did not have a statement or proof that the parent's received a copy of parents' rights.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024.

746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment OpeningsRisk level: High

The big slide on the big playground has an opening at the top of the slide that could potentially trap a child's hand or clothing when sliding down the equipment.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The wooden fence surrounding the big playground has a wooden board that has fallen and has exposed nails accessible to children in care.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

The afterschool restroom ceiling panel is missing and found behind the toilet.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

In the toddler room, sharp and hazardous office supplies such as hole punchers, staple remover, adult scissors, and a letter opener were found on the children shelving accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All RecordsRisk level: Medium

During the director's absence, a caregiver was left in charge at naptime who did not have access to all essential information and records. This was corrected when the designee and second person in command arrived at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024.

InspectionMay 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 17 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 18, 202425 citations recorded25 of 689 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High

A television on top of a rolling shelf was not observed to be properly anchored.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildRisk level: High

2 children being transported did not have parent or emergecy contact information. NOTE:Corrected at inspection,parent contact forms were provided during the inspection

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

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

The child safety alarm on one of the vehicles being used for transportation was not operational during the inspection NOTE: The operation was informed the van may not be used until the safety alarm has been repaired

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored FoodRisk level: Medium High

A 2lb roll of ground beef was observed to be open and uncovered in the freezer.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous MaterialsRisk level: Medium High

A cleaning solution Lemon Plus was not being used according to manufacture instructions. According to the director, an unknown amount of solution is mixed with a bottle of water. The solutiion is used to sanitize table tops According to the instrcutions, the product is not to be used on surfaces that come into contact with food.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High

3 children with listed diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy plan of file and available for review,

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

Emergency medical authorization was not available for 2 children being transported. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the medical authizations forms were provided during the inspection

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

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

A 6 mo old not yet on table food did not have feeding instructions completed by the parent

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.3317(10) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from FoodRisk level: Medium High

Two bottles of cleaning chemicals were observed to be stored next to boxed of snack crackers and a jar of jelly

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium

3 children observed sitting in a bean shaped table with straps were not observed to be strapped in. One of the seats did not have straps.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's ReachRisk level: Medium High

In the infant and toddler rooms. diaper rash creams were observed to be on top of the diaper changing table in reach of children.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

A caregivers purse and uncovers electrical outlets were observed in the toddler room. Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the pre-k room

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in CribRisk level: Medium High

Two cribs in the infant room was were observed to have two mattresses in the crib. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the second mattresses were removed during the inspection.

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

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High

3 gallons of milk dated 4/15, 4/16 and 4/16 was observed to be in the refrigerator. One of the gallon with the 4/16 exppiration date was served to children for breakfast. NOTE: Corrected at the inspection. All expired milk was disposed of during the inspection.

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

An emergency evacution diagram was not posted near all exits used. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, diagrams were posted during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High

Several bottles in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear PointsRisk level: High

A catipliller toy on the playground was observed to be broken and had exposed shear points.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

The fire extinguisher on one of the vans used was not observed to be secured. NOTE: The fire extinguisher was observed to be in the box and under the passenger front seat.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

3 cribs used in the infant room were observed to have loose fitted sheets.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

In the bathroom of the toddler room, the ceiling was observed to missing a panel.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High

Two vehicles used for transportation did not have have completed first aid kits. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Missing items were replaced during the inspection.

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

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

In the toddler room on the diaper changing table disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer was observed in reach. In the pre-k room a bottle of disinfectant spray way observed in reach.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

One caregiver did not have the training in abuse and neglect and building and premise safety training.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accidentRisk level: Medium High

5 car seats located on both vans used were observed to be expired. Expiration years were 2016,2017,2018,2020,2022 NOTE:Corrected at inspection. All expired carseats were removed and dissposed during the inspection

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

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

The children product safety certificate was last completed 2/1/23

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 7, 20238 citations recorded8 of 645 standards cited at this visit

746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansRisk level: Medium

All six of the classrooms did not have activity plans available.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

The floor in the infant room was sticky and needs to be cleaned.

Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2023.

746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum StandardsRisk level: High

A caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising during naptime.

Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the Director disposed of the torn mats.

Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

Two of the bucket seats at the toddler table did not have safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the Director removed the seats from the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2023.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

One of four children records did not have a current immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 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

The diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms were torn, exposing the underlying foam.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 21, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was using a personal cellphone while caring for children.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023.

ReportApril 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 16, 20223 citations recorded3 of 585 standards cited at this visit

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

On the playground, there are two pieces of wood missing from the fence.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: Medium High

An11 month old non-walking infant in the toddler room was asleep on a mat. Note: This was corrected when the director placed the infant in a crib.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

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

In the afterschool room, there were cleaning supplies located near the handwashing sink. Note: This was corrected when the director moved the supplies to a higher place.

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

InspectionNovember 8, 2021No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 28, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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