Highland Preschool and Childcare Center

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 3, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5335 W RICHEY RD, HOUSTON, TX 77066 3323
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 3, 2022
Operation number: 1723256
Licensed capacity: 187 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	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,024
Citations recorded	35
Record covers	December 1, 2021 – October 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	18
Medium	8
Medium Low	1
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 598 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 17 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 9, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

I observed a classroom out of ratio. There were 15 children in the room and it should have been no more than 13 children.

Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 14 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 667 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 253 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 26, 202411 citations recorded11 of 592 standards cited at this visit

746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerRisk level: Medium

The current menu was not posted in prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in ChargeRisk level: Medium High

A qualified caregiver was not left in charge in the director's absence.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

A caregiver did not know the number of children she was responsible for,

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

Staff did not complete annual training in food allergies, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

Correction verified by the state on March 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with required immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Information regarding inclusive services. 2. Information regarding the benefits of outdoor play and physical activity, type of physical activity, criteria used to determine extreme weather that will prevent children from playing outside and a plan for children to receive physical activity when they can't go outside.

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

Two classrooms were not in compliance with child/staff ratios. 1. There were 18 children, ages 2-3 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 15 children. 2. There were 9 infant, 4-18 months old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 0-11 months. with this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 4 children.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024.

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

A current staff list was not posted in a prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked an immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024.

InspectionFebruary 27, 202313 citations recorded13 of 749 standards cited at this visit

746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentRisk level: Medium High

The daily report sheet does not include the following information: 1. The times the child was fed. 2. The amount of food eaten if on baby food or table food 3. The times of all diaper changes.

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

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

The personnel records evaluated did not contain the required information. The files lacked the following information: 1. Hire date 2. How the education requirement was met 3. Notarized affidavits 4. Signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and operational poilicies were received 5. Signed doucmentation that orientaion was completed 6. Training hours for the previous and current training years 7. Photo identification

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium

An activity plan was not posted in the infant classroom.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2023.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

Outlets were uncovered in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or AsphaltRisk level: Medium High

Loose-fill surfacing has been installed over concrete. Pictures were taken.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2023.

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two were behind with immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on March 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

The director did not receive 30 clock hours of training for the August 2021-August 2022 training year. You will need to receive make-up training hours that won't count towards the current training year.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact 3. Two lacked the phone numbers for the people that can pick up the child 4. Two lacked the date of admission

Correction verified by the state on March 31, 2023.

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked a health care statement.

Correction verified by the state on March 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Infants were sitting in equipment without the safety straps being fastened. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four lacked a health statement from a health care professional.

Correction verified by the state on March 31, 2023.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy for infants 0-12 months old 2. Inform parents there is a comfortable place for a mother to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided. 3. The requirements for outdoor play and physical activity, 4. Vaccination policy for staff. 5. Child abuse and neglect training requirements for staff

Correction verified by the state on March 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated since August 2022. Written feeding instructions must be updated every 30 days.

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

InspectionOctober 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 26, 20221 citation recorded1 of 8 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

A group of toddler age children were not properly supervised during nap time. The caregiver was sitting in the doorway of two classrooms in an attempt to supervise two groups of children.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2022.

InspectionAugust 30, 20226 citations recorded6 of 446 standards cited at this visit

746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location InsideRisk level: Medium High

The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2022.

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High

The rooms children were napping in did not have adequate lighting. The classrooms were dark and I had to give my eyes time to adjust.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

The center is not practicing sever weather and lock down drills. These drills must be practiced four times in a calendar year.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

The carbon monoxide detector is not being tested monthly.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2022.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

The fire extinguishers are not being checked monthly to ensure the arrows is in the green area.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2022.

746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in ChargeRisk level: Medium High

The director was not present when I arrived at the center and staff did not know who was in charge. A qualified caregiver must be left in charge in the directors absence.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2022.

InspectionDecember 30, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 526 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 1, 20213 citations recorded3 of 146 standards cited at this visit

746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or LessRisk level: Medium High

The use zone from the exit of the slide to the parimeter of the playground did not extend at least 6 feet.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High

There were nails and metal flaps on the edge of the edged of the playground structure exposed to the children.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

There was one caregiver present in the room with 6 infants.

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

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