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Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 8, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5402 LAWNDALE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77023 3743
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 8, 2024
Operation number: 1783796
Licensed capacity: 151 children
Ages served: Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,790
Citations recorded	13
Record covers	August 4, 2023 – August 26, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	5
Medium	5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportMay 21, 20263 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit

744.909 - Access to Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

The operation failed to provide staff training records and one child contact information to the CCI, as requested 3 times.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

The operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium

The operation failed to share a copy of the incident report with the child's parents within 48 hours.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 15, 20261 citation recorded1 of 416 standards cited at this visit

744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

The operation could not provide a record of monthly fire drills.

Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 654 standards cited at this visit

ReportJanuary 30, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

744.1205(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 the evidence obtained the operation did not maintain supervision while students used the restroom.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 19, 20241 citation recorded1 of 409 standards cited at this visit

744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or ServedRisk level: Medium

The required daily menu was not posted.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2024.

InspectionFebruary 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJanuary 9, 20242 citations recorded2 of 249 standards cited at this visit

744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or ServedRisk level: Medium

It was observed that the last menu posted in the operation is from 10/23.

Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2024.

744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

The emergency practices shows that the last fire drill was conducted on 9/25/23.

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

InspectionOctober 24, 20232 citations recorded2 of 643 standards cited at this visit

744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

There was not sanitation report to review during the inspection time.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The fire inspection was not available to review during the inspection time.

Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 12, 20233 citations recorded3 of 353 standards cited at this visit

744.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Food Allergy Emergency PlanRisk level: Medium High

The children's food allergy plan was not available to review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2023.

744.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

The immunization records were not available to review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2023.

744.605(11) - Required Admission Information-Physician InformationRisk level: Medium High

Three children did not have available to review the physician's information in file.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2023.

InspectionAugust 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,053 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.