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Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON

Play Palace

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 13, 2002

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
4814 1/2 ANDERSON RD, HOUSTON, TX 77053 2202
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
November 13, 2002
Operation number
817622
Licensed capacity
78 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record15
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record3
Standards evaluated across those visits3,276
Citations recorded38
Record coversAugust 25, 2022 – September 22, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High9
Medium High17
Medium10
Medium Low2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 22, 20265 citations recorded5 of 552 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerRisk level: High
There was not an infant safe sleep policy in the operational policies.

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

746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
There was a mop bucket in the infant room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver in charge removed the mop bucket from the classroom.

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

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High
The fire extinguisher on the van was last serviced in 2022.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2026.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
Two out of six children's files evaluated had parents listed as emergency contacts.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2026.

746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and ExpulsionRisk level: Medium High
There was not a suspension and explusion policy in the operational policies.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2026.

InspectionJune 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 28, 20261 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 fire inspection on file is expired.

Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 15, 20262 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Staff was seen on video using their feet to redirect children.

Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious InjuriesRisk level: Medium

Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2026.

AssessmentJanuary 20, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
The operation did not report the number of employees who left during 2025.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2026.

InspectionNovember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 30, 202511 citations recorded11 of 720 standards cited at this visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
Two out of six children's files had parents listed as emergency contacts.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training HoursRisk level: Medium
Six of six employee files were missing the annual trainings.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025.

746.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip PermissionRisk level: Medium
Two out of six children's files were missing the consent for field trips.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025.

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
Five out of six employees had CPR cards that were expired. One employee also did not have CPR card on file.

Correction verified by the state on October 8, 2025.

746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansRisk level: Medium
There were no activity plans posted or in the classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025.

746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect DailyRisk level: Medium High
There was a broom and a can of OFF bug spray found on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025.

746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation PermissionRisk level: Medium
Two out of six children were missing consent for transportation.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025.

746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High
The children in three of four classrooms were eating snacks on the bare table. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers put napkins on the table.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionRisk level: Medium Low
Three out of six children's files were missing the date of admission.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The sanitation record on file was expired.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2025.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsRisk level: Medium
There were no playground maintenance checklists made available.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2025.

AssessmentJanuary 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 14, 20243 citations recorded3 of 128 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 a current fire inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2024. 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
4 out of 6 staff members did not have current CPR Training.

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

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
During the walkthrough of the playground. I observed broken, shear, and sharp points exposed on the playground fence.

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

InspectionApril 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 9, 20245 citations recorded5 of 533 standards cited at this visit
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
A bottle of medication was sitting on a counter approximately 4 feet tall, in the PreK-3 classroom. Children were in the PreK-3 classroom at that time.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The three year old classroom had 19 children to one caregiver. The caregiver was over ratio by 1 child.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
PreK-4 caregiver did not know how many children there were. Caregiver stated there were 20 children, but there were 19 three-year-olds.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The gas inspection was last conducted October 1, 2021, and has been expired for 6 months.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
A trash can was full of food wrappers, food containers and was accessible to the children in the Prek-4 classroom. There were two bottles of cleaning wipes accessible to children in the Prek-4 class near the entrance to the bathrooms. A trash can in the hallway by the bathrooms had dirty wipes and plastic gloves from changing diapers accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 8, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
The television was on at the inspector's arrival. It remained on when a 15 month old arrived and was sat on a highchair for breakfast. The television was turned off when the inspector spke to the caregivers.

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

InspectionFebruary 15, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
The television was on at the inspector's arrival and remained on for another 45 minutes. One infant was in the stroller, and another infant was sitting on a highchair facing the television.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/ClosingRisk level: Medium
There were 14 children in care between 4 months -11 years in care. A caregiver stepped out of the operation to the parking lot when the inspector arrived. The other caregiver was at the operation's front door. There were 2 infants in care age 4 and 15 months old. The cook was in the kitchen.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 22, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib PlacementRisk level: Medium High
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there is sufficient evidence to determine deficiencies related crib placement. The cribs were close enough to where an infant when awake may reach into another crib or in close proximity when sleeping.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 806 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentNovember 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 25, 20226 citations recorded6 of 505 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High
A television was placed on a book shelf and was not mounted or anchored and could tip over and injure a child.

Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2022.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
Documentation of the annual fire inspection was not available for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on September 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or AsphaltRisk level: Medium High
Loos fill material was installed over concrete in the outdoor play area.

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

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
5 infants were observed with one caregiver in the infant room. The specified age group at the time was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been two caregivers to 5 infants. Note: Discussed importance of following the procedure of calling another caregiver in for help when caregivers need to leave the room to ensure ratio is maintained at all times.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2022.

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerRisk level: High
The Operational Policies did not contain a Safe Sleep Policy for Infants under 12 months.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium
The operational policies did not contain the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) ; your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play ; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor ; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation ; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place ; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities ; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. [

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2022.

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