Texas records · HARRIS County · BELLAIRE

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Licensed Center in BELLAIRE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 17, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5410 BELLAIRE BLVD STE A, BELLAIRE, TX 77401 3964
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 17, 2018
Operation number: 1678816
Licensed capacity: 40 children
Ages served: Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 02:00 PM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	8
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	7
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,087
Citations recorded	26
Record covers	February 1, 2022 – September 22, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	11
Medium	9

Visits and findings, newest first

AssessmentSeptember 22, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.247 - Franchise Tax DelinquentRisk level: High

The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2026.

AssessmentSeptember 8, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.247 - Franchise Tax DelinquentRisk level: High

The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.

Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2026.

AssessmentMay 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentMarch 13, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

One caregiver did not have proof of current CPR and First Aid training.

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2026.

InspectionJanuary 27, 20261 citation recorded1 of 247 standards cited at this visit

744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers did not have proof of current CPR and first aide training.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2026.

InspectionOctober 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 28, 20254 citations recorded4 of 451 standards cited at this visit

744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.Risk level: Medium High

One staff member needs pediatric first aid trainng.

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

One staff member needs pediatric CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2025.

744.1317(a) - Transportation Safety TrainingRisk level: Medium High

Transportation safety training is needed for one staff member who transports children.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2025.

744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and SafetyRisk level: Medium

One staff member needs training in all special topics.

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2025.

InspectionJanuary 29, 20242 citations recorded2 of 609 standards cited at this visit

744.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

Records were evaluated for four children enrolled and the following was determined: -An emergency care address is needed for one child enrolled. -An address for the emergency contact is needed for one child enrolled. -Release persons is needed for one child enrolled.

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2024.

744.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers needed training in the following topics: -Age Appropriate Activities -Fostering Children's Self Esteem -Supervision and safety practices

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2024.

AssessmentNovember 16, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.

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

InspectionSeptember 28, 20232 citations recorded2 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

One caregiver was present on 9/25 and did not have notification of eligibility from the Background Check Unit. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. Background check for the individual was submitted on 9/26. Caregiver was not observed to be present during the visit.

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

744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation has not received a fire inspection conducted by the Fire Marshall. The fire inspection was last conducted 3/25/2022.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 26, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

744.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of OperationRisk level: Medium

Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of change in operating hours.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2023.

AssessmentMarch 27, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium

Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.

Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2023.

AssessmentFebruary 24, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium

Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2023.

InspectionJanuary 31, 20233 citations recorded3 of 436 standards cited at this visit

744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansRisk level: High

The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during this inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium

Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2023.

744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium

Two personnel files did not include a record of training hours completed.

Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2023.

InspectionJune 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionFebruary 1, 20227 citations recorded7 of 331 standards cited at this visit

744.3561(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated LocationRisk level: Medium High

The emergency evacuation diagrams posted did not include the following: -The designated location outside of the operation where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the operation safely. - The designated location inside the operation where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.

Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2022.

744.3559(2) - Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

The emergency practices form for the previous calendar year was reviewed and the following was determined: -The operation had not practiced the following drills four times each: Lock down, shelter, or severe weather drills.

Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2022.

744.3607(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

The fire extinguisher in the transportation van was in need of servicing.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2022.

744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required CaregiverRisk level: Medium

One staff member is in need of 11 hours of annual training.

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

744.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - OrientationRisk level: Medium High

One staff member was in need of orientation training.

Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2022.

744.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

1 of 2 personnel files available for review was in need of current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2022.

744.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

The director's file was unavailable for review during this inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2022.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.