Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
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Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 20, 2019
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 4204 YALE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77018
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- February 20, 2019
- Operation number
- 1680717
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 23 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 4 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,309 |
| Citations recorded | 77 |
| Record covers | February 10, 2022 – October 7, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 30 |
| Medium | 37 |
| Medium Low | 3 |
Visits and findings, newest first
The operation was unable to provide documentation of the parent handbook the meets the requirements of the minimum standards.
The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Operation was unable to provide documentation of the recent playground maintenance checklist.
The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver left the classroom to open the front door. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three children files did not have the current immunization record.
The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver left the classroom to open the front door. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Operation did not have a record of the previous three months of playground maintenance checklist.
Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A reviewed child's file did not have a complete emergency contact that was separate from the parent.
Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The CPR certificate provided via email did not include the required hands-on curriculum.
Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A reviewed child's file did not have a complete emergency contact.
Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver has an expired CPR date of 7.2025.
Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation was unable to provide access to the children's records.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation was unable to provide access to the personnel records.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026.
The operation was unable to provide access to the children's records.
Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation was unable to provide access to the personnel records.
Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2026.
There was a box of combat max roach killer within reach of children in the hallway.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation was not able to provide the documentation of the most recent pest extermination.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation uses over the counter pest control without a certified noncommercial applicator.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver had 20 of the 24 required annual training hours.
Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2025.
The toddler room did not have an evacuation diagram posted.
Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A present caregiver had a cpr/first aid training with an expiration date of 7/2025.
Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director's file was not able to be reviewed during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2025.
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills completed for 2025.
Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2025.
Four of the six reviewed children records did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2025.
A crib sheet in the infant room was not snug fitting. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the crib sheet with a snug fitting crib sheet.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The grass in the outdoor area has grown to a height above the ankles.
Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three caregiver files did not have a pre employment affidavit.
Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2025.
Staff without a noncommercial applicator certification from the Texas Department of Agriculture used pest control treatment at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on October 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There are planters in the outdoor area that are collecting debry, water, snails, and algae.
Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Correction verified by the state on April 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director attendance records were not available.
Correction verified by the state on April 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Correction verified by the state on April 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director attendance records were not available.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid since december.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the walk-through, CCR observed a 13-month-old infant sleeping with a bottle. Correction: The caregiver removed the bottle from the infant's crib.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the walk-through, The CCR observed a caregiver in the toddler classroom using their cell phone. Correction: The caregiver put the cell phone device away.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The pre-school and toddler caregiver are missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director attendance records were not available.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than two feet from the playground entry door and less than six feet from the perimeter.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The pre-school and toddler caregiver are missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler
Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.
Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three staff training certificates were not in their files for CCR to review.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three staff files were evaluated, and seven staff files were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The staff didn't know who was left in charge while the director was out.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
They were four children left alone in a classroom when the caregiver came to answer the door.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation still has not provided the three children health statement they have only provided for one child out of the four.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024.
The operation still has not provided the updated for four children missing address for an emergency contact.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024.
In the infant classroom they were six infants specified age group 12-17 months old. The infant classroom was out of ration when caregiver step out to warm up a lunch and when a caregiver step out to go get a stroller.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director was missing 13 training hours for training year 9/12/2022 to 9/12/2023. Corrected: When I took 13 hours of training from training year 9/12/2023 to 9/12/2024.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Three children did not have health care information on their enrollment form.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2024.
One caregivers file was not available for viewing.
Correction verified by the state on February 12, 2024.
Four children did not have a health statement on file and they have been enrolled in the program for over a year.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2024.
In the pre-school classroom children were having screen time on the tablet as they ate their breakfast.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was observed that a caregiver cleaning a child's noise and did not wash their hands afterwards, the same caregiver cleaned another child's noise and did not wash hands afterwards.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director did not have a affidavit on file.
Correction verified by the state on February 2, 2024.
One caregiver was missing 4 hours of training for training year 8/24/22 to 8/24/2023. Corrected: When four hours was taken from training year 8/24/2023 to 8/24/2024
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
They were four children left alone in a classroom when one caregiver came to answer the door and the other caregivers step out to go to there own classroom, the children specified age group was two years old.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two children did not have any information on special care and one child did not have updated information in his file for special care he needed in the classroom setting due to being on the spectrum.
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four children did not have address for an emergency contact information, one child had did not have someone besides a parent.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2024.
The caregiver did not wash their hands after changing the child diaper. Corrected: When the caregiver washed their hands.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two infant children did not have a updated feeding instruction form. One child form was last updated on 11/30/22 and the other child was last updated on 12/20/22.
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child is missing a health statement from the doctor the child has been enrolled at the operation since 2019.
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have an updated children's product form the last form was from 9/8/2020. Corrected: When the director filled out a form and ensured they were not any recall items in the building.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The caregiver did not wash the child hands after changing their diaper. Corrected: When the caregiver wash the child hands.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During review of record keeping 1 out of 6 records evaluated was found to not have an food allergy plan for a identified food allergy.
Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.