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Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON

As We Grow Learning Center - East

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 19, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
12355 WOOD FOREST DR, HOUSTON, TX 77013 4944
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
January 19, 2022
Operation number
1723963
Licensed capacity
117 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 05:00 AM-09:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record25
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record13
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,661
Citations recorded35
Record coversNovember 4, 2021 – February 23, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High17
Medium13

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionFebruary 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 492 standards cited at this visit
ReportJanuary 14, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
A caregiver used an object to hit a child.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 31, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 2, 20257 citations recorded7 of 786 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsRisk level: Medium
The operational polices did not have information on Parent Rights.

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

746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on SidesRisk level: Medium High
The play structure's did not have a use zone of six feet, the play structure is only 3 ft and 3 inches from the barrier.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2025. 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
Three caregivers did not have first aid training.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2025.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
One caregiver with a hire date of 2/5/24 was missing 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/24 to 2/5/25. One caregiver with a hire date of 7/24/23 was missing 8 hours of training for training year 7/24/23 to 7/24/24. One caregiver with a hire date of 5/1/24 is missing 3 hours of training for training year 5/1/24 to 5/1/25. Corrected: When using 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/25 to2/5/25, using 8 hours for training year 7/24/25 to 7/24/26 and using 3 hours for training year 5/1/25 to 5/1/26.

Corrected at the time of inspection. 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
Three caregivers did ot have CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on July 25, 2025.

746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC websiteRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have the most updated information on how parents can access the Minimum standards online or the HHS web site.

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

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The play strructure on the playground had broken parts.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 4, 20254 citations recorded4 of 6 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 cell phone while tasked with supervision of children.

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

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
The operation failed to make a report when a child was placed at risk.

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

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium
The operation did not provide an incident report when a parent made an allegation that a child was place at risk.

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

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safetyRisk level: High
The caregiver did not intervene when a child was seen choking from a string wrapped around their neck.

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

ReportApril 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 20, 20251 citation recorded1 of 16 standards cited at this visit
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that sippy cups, a jug of milk, and a box of crackers, were all sitting on the changing table while the caregivers passed out snack and filled up the children's sippy cups. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers were asked to move the snack supplies onto a shelf rather than the changing table, and they did.

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

InspectionMarch 4, 20257 citations recorded7 of 11 standards cited at this visit
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect DailyRisk level: Medium High
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was not able to show records that they have been conducting their daily or monthly inspections to ensure the safety of the building and grounds for the children present.

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

746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing GlovesRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver removed their gloves after changing a diaper and did not wash their hands before moving on to the next child.

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

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection it was observed that a child's diaper was changed and the caregiver did not wash their hands afterwards.

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

746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All TimesRisk level: Medium
During the inspection it was observed that parents were not being allowed access into the main part of the operation while picking up their children. They were stopped in the front office and their children were brought out to them.

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

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection it was observed that the changing pad was not sanitzed between each diaper change.

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

746.4405 - Location of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium
During the inspection it was observed that the toddler sink was not equipped with soap and the school age toilet was not equipped with toilet paper.

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

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
During the inspection it was observed that 4 infants were having screen time, using their caregiver's tablet, sitting in highchairs.

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

ReportMarch 1, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 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
During the investigation it was found that the operation had been deficient in supervision when caregivers were unaware of some of the school age children's behaviors and actions.

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

ReportFebruary 26, 20254 citations recorded4 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation had a broken toilet lid, with broken porcelain, accessible to the children in care. It was also found that the changing table in the infant room has a broken strap and is unstable, causing the potential of a baby sliding off. In it's current state, it is not suitable for use and presents a safety hazard.

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

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the investigation it was found that the operation is sometimes out of compliance with state required caregiver to child ratios. One caregiver will be left responsible for a higher number of children than they should have by themselves. This has occurred with the infants, toddlers, and school age children at different times in the past month.

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

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection dead roaches were observed in the building and garbage was observed on the playground.

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

746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated ProperlyRisk level: Medium High
During the investigation it was found that there was a 2-3 day period in February 2025 in which the operation did not have their air conditioner running and this caused the operation to be too hot inside for ideal and/or safe conditions for the children present.

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

InspectionDecember 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 18, 20243 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
During the follow-up inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were having screen time on the caregiver's cell phone.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection it was observed that the infants had one caregiver with seven infants present. This classroom was over ratio by two infants. It was also observed that there was one caregiver with 12, two year olds. This classroom was over ratio by one toddler.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 9, 20243 citations recorded3 of 509 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
During the inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were watching a children's show on the classroom's tablet.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4409 - Location of ToiletsRisk level: Medium
During the inspection it was observed that the toilet in the toddler classroom was not equipped any toilet paper as required for independent use.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child's diaper and then sat them at the table and served them a cup of milk without washing their hands or the child's hands first.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 24, 20241 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
There are photographs that show pests in the director's office.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 755 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 15, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3309(a) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment AgreementRisk level: Medium
There was no proof that there was a written agreement between the parent and operation that food would be brought from home.

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

InspectionJanuary 17, 20232 citations recorded2 of 475 standards cited at this visit
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredRisk level: Medium
There were 3 expired aspirin observed in the kit. Note:corrected at inspection.

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

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
The first aid kit was incomplete on the transportation van. The kit was missing tweezers and a thermometer. The first aid kit in the building was missing tape. Note:corrected at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionOctober 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 716 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 8, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 322 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 4, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 515 standards cited at this visit

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.