Spanish School 4kids

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 6, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 215 W 23RD ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008 2545
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 6, 2023
Operation number: 1755559
Licensed capacity: 51 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,991
Citations recorded	28
Record covers	October 5, 2022 – September 17, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	5
Medium High	12
Medium	9
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 4, 20262 citations recorded2 of 721 standards cited at this visit

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

Four out of four children records reviewed was missing the authorization for medial attention.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2026. 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 caregiver was observed to leave a clasroom to open the front door, leaving the children unsupervised.

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

InspectionNovember 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentOctober 29, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

A window-mounted air conditioner can pose a danger to children in a playground area because it could become dislodged and fall, or the unit could be improperly secured and fall, and its internal components, such as the fan, are a hazard.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 10, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy SwingsRisk level: Medium High

A prohibited playground equipment item was observed on the operations outdoor playground.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 4, 20254 citations recorded4 of 545 standards cited at this visit

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentRisk level: Medium

An outdoor playground stationary equipment does not have a use zone 6ft all around.

Correction verified by the state on December 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The operation should not have broken play equipment, exposed sharp edges, or nails accessible to children.

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

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

4 out of 6 children did not have the required emergency contact information on file.

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.

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

AssessmentJanuary 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 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 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 731 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 26, 20243 citations recorded3 of 534 standards cited at this visit

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High

The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of a fire.

Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - EmergenciesRisk level: Medium

The operational policies did not have procedures for handling medical emergencies at the center.

Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2024.

746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field TripsRisk level: Medium

The operational policies did not have information on the center taking field trips.

Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2024.

InspectionAugust 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 427 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 11, 20237 citations recorded7 of 639 standards cited at this visit

746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policiesRisk level: Medium

All five employees did not have any information stating they received the operational policies.

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

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

Two children did not have a health statement in their file.

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

746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policiesRisk level: Medium Low

All five employees did not have any information stating they received the personnel policies.

Correction verified by the state on July 25, 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

The one caregivers did not have first aid training.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Two children were missing address for their emergency contact person.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium

Two children did not have in their file that parents received the parent handbook.

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

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

A child did not have information for their physician or authorization to obtain emergency medical care.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 198 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 20, 20238 citations recorded8 of 1,186 standards cited at this visit

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentRisk level: Medium

On the playground structure they were not the required use zone around the front and back of the structure. The back was too close to the fence and the front slide was too close to another play structure.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

In one of the classroom the plug cover that goes over the outlet was missing which was exposing the plug and wall area.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 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

The operation did not have a fire inspection report.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5303 - Fire Extinguishing System - ApprovalRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have the required fire extinguisher, they had a type A size 1.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5305 - Mounting of Fire ExtinguishersRisk level: Medium High

The fire extinguisher was not mounting but in a lower cabin.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing MaterialsRisk level: Medium

The director did not provide documentation for the unitary surfacing for the playground.

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

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have a sanitation inspection or a letter from the health department for the operation.

Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(7) - Written Operational Policies - DisciplineRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have a operational policies for viewing with all required information.

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

InspectionNovember 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 5, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

745.135 - Program Does Not Meet Exemption CriteriaRisk level: High

The program was offering services that did not align with the single skilled exemption they were originally approved for. A single skill exemption must meet the following criteria from Texas administrative code 745. 129 (2): (A)The program offers direct instruction in a single skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency; (B) The program does not provide or offer services that are not directly related to a single skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency, but may offer transportation and snacks; (C) The program does not advertise or represent that the program is a child-care facility, day-care center, or licensed before or after-school program or that the program offers child-care services; (D) The program informs parents that the program is not licensed by the state; (E) The program informs parents of the physical risk a child may face while participating in the program; and (F) The program conducts background checks using information that is obtained from the Department of Public Safety for all program employees and volunteers who work with children. The program was found to be offering two extra-curricular activities, Tippy Toes and Soccer Shots, that are not directly related to a single skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency of the Spanish language. In addition, Tippy Toes was being provided in the English Language and therefore did not meet the approved single skills exemption of Spanish Immersion Program. Other daily activities observed such as independent center time and outdoor play did not provide direct instruction of the Spanish Language as they were self-led activities.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 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.