Elena's Day Care

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 19, 2008

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 12543 WESTELLA DR STE A, HOUSTON, TX 77077 3931
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 19, 2008
Operation number: 892911
Licensed capacity: 73 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	8
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,143
Citations recorded	24
Record covers	February 25, 2022 – May 19, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	5
Medium High	10
Medium	6
Medium Low	2
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 19, 20266 citations recorded6 of 623 standards cited at this visit

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low

Four out four caregivers files reviewed did not have the required pre affidavit forms available for licensing to review.

Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2026.

746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location InsideRisk level: Medium High

The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not have the severe weather shelter location on the diagram. NOTE: This was corrected and updated during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium

Three out of four caregivers files reviewed did not have the required education documentation available for licensing to review.

Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2026.

746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.Risk level: Medium

Observed one caregiver that did not have their education translated to english.

Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2026.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

Observed expired medication in the medication box. NOTE: This was corrected by disposing of the medication.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium

The director did not have the required current HASA training topics available for licensing to review. 1.Administering medication 2. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 3. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. 4.Understand building and premises safety 5. Emergency Preparedness 6. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases.

Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2026.

InspectionJune 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 10, 20255 citations recorded5 of 642 standards cited at this visit

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

Observed a 3 month old sleeping in a restrictive device.

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

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High

Observed a caregiver washing bottles in both sinks, hand washing and bottle washing sink.

Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2025.

746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe MannerRisk level: Medium High

Observed an infant holding and feeding themselves a bottle while propped up on a stuffed animal in their crib. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the infant from the crib.

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

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

Observed an infant sitting in a high chair without being properly strapped up with the safety belts. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection by being removed from the high chair.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

One caregiver that was counted in the child to caregiver ratio had a pending background status.

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

ReportMay 28, 20252 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio MeetRisk level: Medium High

Observed one teacher with thirteen children with the SAG 2 years old. Observed another teacher with sixteen children and SAG 3 years old.

Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2025.

746.2425 - Crib ActivitiesRisk level: Medium

Observed 3 infants awake in their cribs for more than 30 minutes. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the infant from their cribs.

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

AssessmentJuly 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportJuly 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 26, 20244 citations recorded4 of 629 standards cited at this visit

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The last gas inspection was conducted on 5/7/22.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of IssuanceRisk level: Medium

The last liability insurance coverage exipired on 2/7/24.

Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2024.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

I observed a 3 month old sleeping in a restrictive device.

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

746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop BottlesRisk level: High

I observed an 3m old in a swing with a propped bottle.

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

InspectionAugust 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 26, 20233 citations recorded3 of 626 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

3 dead roaches were left accesible to children in their restroom.

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

746.2411(2)(H) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Mesh Securely AttachedRisk level: High

Infant was sleeping in a play yard with a visible quarter size hole in mesh.

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

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

Monthly fire drills were not conducted under the 3 minutes exit time.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 9, 20223 citations recorded3 of 607 standards cited at this visit

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

1 child's record did not contain a current immunization record. The child is missing the MMR vaccine.

Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low

2 children's records did not have health statements available for review.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2022.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

Children in the infant class have not been signed in since 08/05/22. The Director corrected this at inspection. Children in the prek class were not signed in. A caregiver signed the children in at inspection.

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

AssessmentFebruary 25, 20221 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 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2022.

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