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8 critical, 12 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 13, 2026.

3329 Palm St, Houston, TX 77004 · (832) 361-7421

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Critical findings8 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 12 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 13, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2021Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1698679 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Meals & late pickup fees: Confirm with provider

When can my child start?

Not confirmed

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careListed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Aug 13, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026 and is inactive as of 8/13/26.
  Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
Aug 13, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026 and is inactive as of 8/13/26.
  Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
Aug 13, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026 and is inactive as of 8/13/26.
  Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
Aug 13, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026 and is inactive as of 8/13/26.
  Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
Jul 29, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified Aug 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
Jul 29, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified Aug 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
Jul 29, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified Aug 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
Jul 29, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified Aug 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
2025
Dec 4, 2025 to Dec 4, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 4, 2025 inspection
- Dec 4, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 4, 2025 inspection
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The outdoor play area was observed still missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Standard 747.4105.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The outdoor play area was observed still missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Standard 747.4105.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The outdoor play area was observed still missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Standard 747.4105.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The outdoor play area was observed still missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Standard 747.4105.
2024
Nov 25, 2024 to Nov 25, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 25, 2024 inspection
- Nov 25, 2024 inspection
- Nov 25, 2024 inspection
- Nov 25, 2024 inspection
Nov 22, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The outdoor play area was observed missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2024, verified Jan 7, 2025. Standard 747.4105.
Nov 22, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The outdoor play area was observed missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2024, verified Jan 7, 2025. Standard 747.4105.
Nov 22, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The outdoor play area was observed missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2024, verified Jan 7, 2025. Standard 747.4105.
Nov 22, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The outdoor play area was observed missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2024, verified Jan 7, 2025. Standard 747.4105.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
  First aid/CPR was observed expired 7/10/23. There was no current first aid/CPR for director during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Standard 747.1303(2)(A).
Jan 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
  First aid/CPR was observed expired 7/10/23. There was no current first aid/CPR for director during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Standard 747.1303(2)(A).
Jan 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
  First aid/CPR was observed expired 7/10/23. There was no current first aid/CPR for director during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Standard 747.1303(2)(A).
Jan 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
  First aid/CPR was observed expired 7/10/23. There was no current first aid/CPR for director during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Standard 747.1303(2)(A).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jan 31, 2023 to Jan 31, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 31, 2023 inspection
- Jan 31, 2023 inspection
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- Jan 31, 2023 inspection
2022
Feb 10, 2022 to Feb 10, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 10, 2022 inspection
- Feb 10, 2022 inspection
- Feb 10, 2022 inspection
- Feb 10, 2022 inspection

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