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Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 13, 2000

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
7350 W T C JESTER BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77088 7468
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
October 13, 2000
Operation number
549942
Licensed capacity
104 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 record12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record2
Assessments on record2
Standards evaluated across those visits3,724
Citations recorded36
Record coversSeptember 23, 2022 – July 21, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High3
Medium High15
Medium15
Medium Low1
Low2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 21, 20267 citations recorded7 of 1,080 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(c)(1) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not availableRisk level: Medium High
The operation does not have documentation stating that a health inspection is not required.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2026. 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 driver who transports the children has a CPR and First Aid certification that has expired on 4/3/2026.

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

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The operation did not complete the children's products certification form, nor was it provided to CCR during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
The toddler caregiver is missing the following training: Emergency preparedness. Controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Administering medication. Food allergies. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

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

745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current listRisk level: Medium
The operation has not validated the people list since December 31, 2025.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability InsuranceRisk level: Medium
During the inspection, CCR was not provided with the operation s liability insurance for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2026.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
CCR observed that in the infant room, the wall baseboard was peeling off along with the paint. Additionally, CCR observed a hole in the wall behind the door in the toddler classroom.

Correction verified by the state on July 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 15, 20251 citation recorded1 of 92 standards cited at this visit
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High
The operation emergency preparedness plan is missing how the children under 24 months will be evacuated or relocated.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 4, 20252 citations recorded2 of 474 standards cited at this visit
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level CareRisk level: Medium High
The operation current fire inspection was not available during the inspection.

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

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The soft seats have visible wear and tear and are no longer waterproof, making the equipment difficult to sanitize and increasing the risk of bacteria growth. Correction: The caregiver removed the torn soft seats from the classroom.

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

InspectionJune 16, 20257 citations recorded7 of 66 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
In the Pre-K Classroom, CCR observed a spider cocoon near the toy boxes and a dead cricket. CCR also noticed a broken tile beneath the sink. CCR noticed a rug rolled up and leaning against the wall in the toddler's classroom.

Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest CentersRisk level: Medium
The 5th and 6th grade classrooms do not have play areas during the activity.

Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care centerRisk level: Medium
CR did not observe an activity schedule posted in each classroom.

Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2025.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
CCR observed cleaning products that were not stored away near the sinks, making them accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2605(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent CompetitionRisk level: Medium
The 3rd and 4th grade classroom does not have enough popular equipment to prevent the children from competing.

Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4505 - Storage for Individual BelongingsRisk level: Medium
In each classroom, CCR did not observe any storage areas for children to place their personal belongings.

Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2025.

746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated LocationRisk level: Medium High
The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.

Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 10, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
There was sufficient evidence that the operation did not obtain a parent's signature when sharing incident reports.

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

AssessmentJanuary 17, 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 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 799 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 7, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
A new hire was in the classroom where children were in care without an eligible background check. The new hire was removed from the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 12, 20231 citation recorded1 of 455 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable DiseasesRisk level: Medium
The operational policies lacked a policy on vaccine preventable diseases for its employees.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2023.

InspectionAugust 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJuly 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentOctober 28, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Low
As of 10/28/22, documentation of the required vision and hearing screening has not been provided. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information 11/11/22. Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 23, 202214 citations recorded14 of 747 standards cited at this visit
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium
The director did not receive training in the following topics for the January 2021-January 2022 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous mater The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2022.

746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection ReportRisk level: Medium
A copy of the current health inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2022.

746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location InsideRisk level: Medium High
The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022.

746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High
Of the four personnel records evaluated, three did not complete an orientation covering the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, disposing and storing of hazardous materials

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

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The Chidlren's Product Certification form is not being completd annually. The form was last completed in September 2019.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite StructureRisk level: Medium High
A composite play structure is on the center's playground. The structure includes swings, a slide and a climbing apparatus. This type of play structure is not on playgrounds for child care centers.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the depth of 6 inches. Also, in some areas the grass has overgrown the loose fill surfacing.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansRisk level: High
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how staff will evacuate with the following information: 1. Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child 2. Authorization for emergency care 3. How staff will care for children until they have been released to the parent 4. How children will be evacuated and/or relocated to the safe area or alternate shelter. 5. How children under 2 yrs old or with limited mobility will be evacuated. 6. The name and address of the alternate shelter 7. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation. 8. How you will communicate with local emergency authorities, parents and Child Care Regulation. 9. How children will be re-united with their parents

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Low
Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
Of the eight children's records evaluated, five lacked the address of the emergency contact.

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

746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two are not current with CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2022.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's doctor or an emergency care facility.

Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2022.

746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topicsRisk level: Medium
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2022.

746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathingRisk level: Medium High
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed First Aid Training.

Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2022.

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