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Elida Mendoza

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11935 Elk Springs Dr, Houston, TX 77067 · (832) 776-2272

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 months

Serious findings0 critical, 39 serious, 8 minor across 8 inspections and 0 investigations (8 visits). Most recent serious: Aug 25, 2026.

Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.

LicenseSince 2001Registered

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #811163 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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

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Inspection record

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2026
Aug 25, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Children are not sawing their hands with running soap and water after playing outside. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3213(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
  There were uncovered electrical outlets in the area used by children. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  A water hose was laying on the ground in the backyard where children play.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified Aug 25, 2026. Standard 747.4815(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  The antiseptic solution in the First Aid Kit has expired.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified Aug 25, 2026. Standard 747.3803(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver recieved 17 of the 30 required clcokhours of annaul training for the November 2024-November 2025 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 13 clock hours of-make-up training.
  Corrected Sep 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
Aug 25, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  The antiseptic solution in the First Aid Kit has expired.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified Aug 25, 2026. Standard 747.3803(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver recieved 17 of the 30 required clcokhours of annaul training for the November 2024-November 2025 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 13 clock hours of-make-up training.
  Corrected Sep 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
  There were uncovered electrical outlets in the area used by children. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Children are not sawing their hands with running soap and water after playing outside. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3213(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  A water hose was laying on the ground in the backyard where children play.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified Aug 25, 2026. Standard 747.4815(c).
Aug 25, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
  There were uncovered electrical outlets in the area used by children. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  The antiseptic solution in the First Aid Kit has expired.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified Aug 25, 2026. Standard 747.3803(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  A water hose was laying on the ground in the backyard where children play.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified Aug 25, 2026. Standard 747.4815(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Children are not sawing their hands with running soap and water after playing outside. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3213(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver recieved 17 of the 30 required clcokhours of annaul training for the November 2024-November 2025 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 13 clock hours of-make-up training.
  Corrected Sep 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
Aug 25, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
2024
Aug 27, 2024Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The safety drills are not being documented.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Children are not washing their hands with running water and soap after diaper changes or toileting.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  The diaper changing surface is a cloth mat. The surface must be non-absorbent.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The primary caregiver did not receive training hours in emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the November 2022-November 2023 training year.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the address of the child's doctor 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor 4. All lacked the re quired information for special needs 5. All lacked documentation that parents have been informed of their rights 6. One was behind with immunizations.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under the age of 2 were watching a show on the provider's cell phone. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  Of the four children's records evalauted, one lacked a health statement.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 7, 2024. Standard 747.611(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  The primary caregiver did not receive 3 clock hours of training in management for the November 2022-November 2023 training year.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2024, verified Oct 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(e)(2).
Aug 27, 2024Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the address of the child's doctor 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor 4. All lacked the re quired information for special needs 5. All lacked documentation that parents have been informed of their rights 6. One was behind with immunizations.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The safety drills are not being documented.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  The diaper changing surface is a cloth mat. The surface must be non-absorbent.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Children are not washing their hands with running water and soap after diaper changes or toileting.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under the age of 2 were watching a show on the provider's cell phone. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The primary caregiver did not receive training hours in emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the November 2022-November 2023 training year.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  The primary caregiver did not receive 3 clock hours of training in management for the November 2022-November 2023 training year.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2024, verified Oct 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(e)(2).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  Of the four children's records evalauted, one lacked a health statement.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 7, 2024. Standard 747.611(a).
Aug 27, 2024Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The safety drills are not being documented.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Children are not washing their hands with running water and soap after diaper changes or toileting.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the address of the child's doctor 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor 4. All lacked the re quired information for special needs 5. All lacked documentation that parents have been informed of their rights 6. One was behind with immunizations.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under the age of 2 were watching a show on the provider's cell phone. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  The diaper changing surface is a cloth mat. The surface must be non-absorbent.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The primary caregiver did not receive training hours in emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the November 2022-November 2023 training year.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  Of the four children's records evalauted, one lacked a health statement.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 7, 2024. Standard 747.611(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  The primary caregiver did not receive 3 clock hours of training in management for the November 2022-November 2023 training year.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2024, verified Oct 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(e)(2).
Aug 27, 2024Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The primary caregiver did not receive training hours in emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the November 2022-November 2023 training year.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Children are not washing their hands with running water and soap after diaper changes or toileting.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The safety drills are not being documented.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under the age of 2 were watching a show on the provider's cell phone. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  The diaper changing surface is a cloth mat. The surface must be non-absorbent.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the address of the child's doctor 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor 4. All lacked the re quired information for special needs 5. All lacked documentation that parents have been informed of their rights 6. One was behind with immunizations.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  Of the four children's records evalauted, one lacked a health statement.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2024, verified Sep 7, 2024. Standard 747.611(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  The primary caregiver did not receive 3 clock hours of training in management for the November 2022-November 2023 training year.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2024, verified Oct 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(e)(2).

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2022
Sep 27, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked permission for emergency medical care.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 28, 2022. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two did not include the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two did not include the name, address and phone number for the children's doctor.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Oct 10, 2022. Standard 747.605(11).
Sep 27, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked permission for emergency medical care.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 28, 2022. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two did not include the name, address and phone number for the children's doctor.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Oct 10, 2022. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two did not include the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
Sep 27, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked permission for emergency medical care.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 28, 2022. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two did not include the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two did not include the name, address and phone number for the children's doctor.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Oct 10, 2022. Standard 747.605(11).
Sep 27, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked permission for emergency medical care.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 28, 2022. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two did not include the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Sep 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Of the four children's records evaluated, two did not include the name, address and phone number for the children's doctor.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Oct 10, 2022. Standard 747.605(11).

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