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Esperanza Heights

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 29, 2002

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
429 HEIGHTS BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77007 2519
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
October 29, 2002
Operation number
816646
Licensed capacity
86 children
Ages served
Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record6
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record0
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits3,204
Citations recorded19
Record coversOctober 3, 2022 – September 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

Medium High10
Medium7
Medium Low1
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 14, 20261 citation recorded1 of 605 standards cited at this visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
During the review of children's records 2 out of the 8 records evaluated did not have all of the required emergency contact information.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 17, 20256 citations recorded6 of 662 standards cited at this visit
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 have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.

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

746.1325(b) - Documented annual training - Specific to water safetyRisk level: Medium
CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training HoursRisk level: Medium
Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2025.

746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's QualificationsRisk level: Low
CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2025.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity PermissionRisk level: Medium High
Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High
CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 19, 20243 citations recorded3 of 717 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

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

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium
The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2024.

AssessmentJanuary 24, 20241 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, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2024.

InspectionSeptember 25, 20235 citations recorded5 of 544 standards cited at this visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to usRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High
A television in the stem room was not anchored down.

Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.

Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 3, 20223 citations recorded3 of 671 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.

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

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.

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

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 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.