Home Sweet Home Childcare

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 8, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 16618 CLAY RD, HOUSTON, TX 77084 4088
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 8, 2023
Operation number: 1740239
Licensed capacity: 85 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	24
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	6,545
Citations recorded	47
Record covers	April 19, 2022 – October 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	14
Medium High	18
Medium	13
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 12, 20264 citations recorded4 of 5 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

Based on information obtained during the investigation it was determined that the caregiver did not see a child enter the restroom for 11 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3803(a)(3) - Medication Authorization - By Telephone if for a Single DoseRisk level: Medium High

Based on information obtained from interviews, the director administered Tylenol without approval from the parent.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2026.

746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with StandardsRisk level: Medium

Based on information received during the investigation the director did not ensure training was given to the caregiver before having unsupervised access to the children.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High

Based on information obtained, the employee stated that she did not receive any training before having unsupervised access to children in care.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2026.

InspectionApril 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 13, 20263 citations recorded3 of 581 standards cited at this visit

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

3 out 8 children did not have immunization records on file.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2026.

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

While waiting for someone to open the door a child was observed walking to their classroom unsupervised.

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

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The owner removed the infant from the rocker.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2026.

InspectionApril 14, 20253 citations recorded3 of 642 standards cited at this visit

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

5 out of 8 files reviewed did not have the health statement section completed on the admission form.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - DateRisk level: Medium Low

5 out of 8 of the staff files reviews did not have the dates of when trainings were completed.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2025.

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

The television in the Two's & Threes room was sitting on a table not anchored. Note: The TV was moved during the inspection.

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

InspectionFebruary 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 161 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJanuary 23, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

Operation did not report the number of employees who left in 2024

Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2025.

InspectionMay 22, 20242 citations recorded2 of 511 standards cited at this visit

746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHSRisk level: Medium

1 out 8 children did have a current immunization record on file.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2024.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

4 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.

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

InspectionFebruary 12, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.4601(11) - Active Play Safety Requirements for After-school Care in A Public FacilityRisk level: Medium

There were two play equipment in the outside play area that was broken. Note: One play equipment was repaired during the inspection and the other one was removed from the play area.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

ReportFebruary 8, 20241 citation recorded1 of 8 standards cited at this visit

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

Based on the investigation and information obtained there were sufficient evidence to conclude a highchair and a seat at the toddler table had missing safety straps.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2024.

InspectionDecember 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 7, 20232 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleRisk level: High

A 17 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 15 minutes before being moved to a crib.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

The Director is missing 13 hours of required annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 20, 20236 citations recorded6 of 742 standards cited at this visit

746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children ReleasedRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan is missing how the child care staff will continue to care for the children after the emergency occurs and how they will reunify the children with their parents.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

2 caregivers CPR/First Aid training has expired. 2 caregivers have invalid CPR training taken online only.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A 5 month old infant was not strapped in a bouncer during inspection.

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

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

A 5 year old child was left in the office for 10 minutes with the Licensing Inspector, then the child woke up and walked out to the front lobby entrance and stood by the front door until the Director intervened approximately 5 minutes later.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2023. 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

2 caregivers FA/CPR expired. 2 caregivers CPR is invalid becuase it was completed online.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Fire inspection was last conducted November 3, 2022 and is now expired.

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 25, 20235 citations recorded5 of 9 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenRisk level: High

I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: The operation was still missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported and a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal, secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the adult occupants.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2023.

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

The electronic child safety alarm on the vehicle used to transport children was not working during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - TransportationRisk level: Medium

The written operational policy does not have transportation included. Note: The written operational policy does not have transportation included.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2023.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2023.

746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation PermissionRisk level: Medium

2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport. Note: 4 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2023.

InspectionApril 14, 20238 citations recorded8 of 837 standards cited at this visit

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

I observed the director and a caregiver who transports, have no transportation training available upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenRisk level: High

I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023.

746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services OfferedRisk level: High

The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of Services added such as: Transportation and Drop In Care.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation PermissionRisk level: Medium

2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023.

746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - TransportationRisk level: Medium

The written operational policy does not have transportation included.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023.

746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect DailyRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection I observed, a tall pole on the playground, large holes in both fenecs, a bungee cord, no lock on the outdoor storage box, no padding around the poles.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

I observed 9 infants in the classroom with one caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 3, 20231 citation recorded1 of 263 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

I observed a caregiver on a personal laptop device while supervising children in care. Note: During the inspection the caregiver removed the device.

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

InspectionJanuary 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 192 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 156 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

AssessmentOctober 28, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report available to review.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 529 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 27, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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

I observed 24 children in a classroom including infants with one caregiver. The youngest child in the room was 17 months. The oldest child in the room was 5 years old. Note: A caregiver showed up to relieve the other teacher and the children were all put back in the correct classes, according to ages.

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

InspectionSeptember 21, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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

I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a personal device. Note: Supervision was discussed, however the citation was recited. I observed two sharp objects accessible to children in the kitchen. I also observed a caregiver leave a classroom with 9 children in care, ages 2-3 years of age.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022.

InspectionSeptember 7, 20223 citations recorded3 of 256 standards cited at this visit

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

I observed while outdoors standing water, tarp that covers the play equipment in need of repair, the gate to the the electric box open and the back gate open.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a pesonal device.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

I observed ten children ages 18 months through 23 months and a 3 year old being supervised by one caregiver in the rear classroom. The maximum number of children in this age group that one caregiver may supervise is nine.

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

InspectionJuly 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 7, 20222 citations recorded2 of 435 standards cited at this visit

746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

I observed three play yards in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.

Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2022.

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

I observed two cribs in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.

Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 19, 20222 citations recorded2 of 1,185 standards cited at this visit

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High

During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background results caring for 22 children ages 2-3 years old.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

During the inspection I observed a electrical box that was lifted out of the wall exposing wires, Broken fence boards on the playground as well as a wooden deck with the astro turf covering ripped and torn, broken plastic toys as well as debris on the ground.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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