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E and E Childcare and Preschool

8 critical, 28 serious findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 6, 2026.

9404 Dulcimer St, Houston, TX 77051 · (713) 788-8173

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Critical findings8 critical, 28 serious, 0 minor across 44 inspections and 12 investigations (56 visits). Most recent critical: May 6, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2023Full Permit

Practical7a–9pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1761978 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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

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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.

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2026
Jun 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver training hours not available for review. Previous observation of training hours for primary caregiver observed to only have 11 of the 30 training hours.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jun 25, 2026. Standard 747.1309(a).
Jun 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver training hours not available for review. Previous observation of training hours for primary caregiver observed to only have 11 of the 30 training hours.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jun 25, 2026. Standard 747.1309(a).
Jun 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver training hours not available for review. Previous observation of training hours for primary caregiver observed to only have 11 of the 30 training hours.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jun 25, 2026. Standard 747.1309(a).
Jun 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver training hours not available for review. Previous observation of training hours for primary caregiver observed to only have 11 of the 30 training hours.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jun 25, 2026. Standard 747.1309(a).
May 20, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver observed to have 11 of the required 30 training hours.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One out of four student records was observed to not have an emergency food allergy plan on file for a known food allergy.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Standard 747.3619.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Three infant bottles, one cup, and one milk pouch observed not labeled.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The primary caregiver is observed utilizing an unapproved outdoor play space.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.301(2).
May 20, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver observed to have 11 of the required 30 training hours.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Three infant bottles, one cup, and one milk pouch observed not labeled.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The primary caregiver is observed utilizing an unapproved outdoor play space.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One out of four student records was observed to not have an emergency food allergy plan on file for a known food allergy.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Standard 747.3619.
May 20, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Three infant bottles, one cup, and one milk pouch observed not labeled.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The primary caregiver is observed utilizing an unapproved outdoor play space.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One out of four student records was observed to not have an emergency food allergy plan on file for a known food allergy.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Standard 747.3619.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver observed to have 11 of the required 30 training hours.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
May 20, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One out of four student records was observed to not have an emergency food allergy plan on file for a known food allergy.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Standard 747.3619.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Three infant bottles, one cup, and one milk pouch observed not labeled.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The primary caregiver is observed utilizing an unapproved outdoor play space.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver observed to have 11 of the required 30 training hours.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
May 6, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device on the playground.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
May 6, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device on the playground.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
May 6, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device on the playground.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
May 6, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device on the playground.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
Apr 29, 2026 to Apr 29, 20264 investigations
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- Apr 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 29, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Jun 24, 2025 to Dec 5, 20258 inspections
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Apr 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  One caregiver was observed caring for a total of 8 children, 4 infants ages 3 months,6 months, 15 months and 16 months old, one 20 month old, one 22 month old, one 2 year old, and one 12 year old during the inspection. Two children ages 3 months and 2 years old was observed leaving during the inspection bringing the operation into ratio. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.1801.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  One caregiver was observed caring for a total of 8 children, 4 infants ages 3 months,6 months, 15 months and 16 months old, one 20 month old, one 22 month old, one 2 year old, and one 12 year old during the inspection. Two children ages 3 months and 2 years old was observed leaving during the inspection bringing the operation into ratio. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.1801.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  One caregiver was observed caring for a total of 8 children, 4 infants ages 3 months,6 months, 15 months and 16 months old, one 20 month old, one 22 month old, one 2 year old, and one 12 year old during the inspection. Two children ages 3 months and 2 years old was observed leaving during the inspection bringing the operation into ratio. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.1801.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  One caregiver was observed caring for a total of 8 children, 4 infants ages 3 months,6 months, 15 months and 16 months old, one 20 month old, one 22 month old, one 2 year old, and one 12 year old during the inspection. Two children ages 3 months and 2 years old was observed leaving during the inspection bringing the operation into ratio. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.1801.
Feb 6, 2025 to Feb 6, 20254 inspections
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Jan 30, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that infants are sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that there was no current documentation of pet vaccination record.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Standard 747.3703(a).
Jan 30, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that infants are sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that there was no current documentation of pet vaccination record.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Standard 747.3703(a).
Jan 30, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that infants are sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that there was no current documentation of pet vaccination record.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Standard 747.3703(a).
Jan 30, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that infants are sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that there was no current documentation of pet vaccination record.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Standard 747.3703(a).
2024
Jan 18, 2024 to Oct 18, 202412 inspections
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2023
Sep 27, 2023 to Oct 10, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
- Sep 27, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 27, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 27, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 27, 2023 complaint investigation

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Jun 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A subject was present at ther operation during the inspection with an inactive background. The subject was observed leaving the operation during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
  One child folder was observed as having a food allergy with no food allergy action plan available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Standard 747.605(16).
Jun 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A subject was present at ther operation during the inspection with an inactive background. The subject was observed leaving the operation during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
  One child folder was observed as having a food allergy with no food allergy action plan available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Standard 747.605(16).
Jun 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A subject was present at ther operation during the inspection with an inactive background. The subject was observed leaving the operation during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
  One child folder was observed as having a food allergy with no food allergy action plan available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Standard 747.605(16).
Jun 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A subject was present at ther operation during the inspection with an inactive background. The subject was observed leaving the operation during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
  One child folder was observed as having a food allergy with no food allergy action plan available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Standard 747.605(16).
Jun 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Nighttime Requirements - Separate Sleeping and Dressing Areas for Over 6 Yrs
  Three children ages 7,9, and 10 years old were observed sharing the same sleeping area for sleep with younger children. This was corrected during the inspection when the older children were observed being seperated to a different sleeping area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3007(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A infant age 17 months old was observed having screen time during inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning the television off and reading the children a book.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
Jun 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A infant age 17 months old was observed having screen time during inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning the television off and reading the children a book.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Nighttime Requirements - Separate Sleeping and Dressing Areas for Over 6 Yrs
  Three children ages 7,9, and 10 years old were observed sharing the same sleeping area for sleep with younger children. This was corrected during the inspection when the older children were observed being seperated to a different sleeping area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3007(5).
Jun 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A infant age 17 months old was observed having screen time during inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning the television off and reading the children a book.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Nighttime Requirements - Separate Sleeping and Dressing Areas for Over 6 Yrs
  Three children ages 7,9, and 10 years old were observed sharing the same sleeping area for sleep with younger children. This was corrected during the inspection when the older children were observed being seperated to a different sleeping area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3007(5).
Jun 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Nighttime Requirements - Separate Sleeping and Dressing Areas for Over 6 Yrs
  Three children ages 7,9, and 10 years old were observed sharing the same sleeping area for sleep with younger children. This was corrected during the inspection when the older children were observed being seperated to a different sleeping area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3007(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A infant age 17 months old was observed having screen time during inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning the television off and reading the children a book.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
Jan 19, 2023 to Mar 14, 20238 inspections
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