Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC
9404 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77099
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
44 critical, 60 serious findings across 64 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 30, 2024.
56 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips,Night Care
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- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careListed
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44 critical, 60 serious findings across 64 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 30, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
23 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.5205(3) (4 visits); 746.311(b) (4 visits); 746.1201(1) (4 visits); 746.603(a) (8 visits); 746.2426(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(2)(A) (4 visits); 746.901 (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.1315(b) (8 visits); 746.5617(b) (4 visits); 746.5617(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.2417(2)(B) (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(7)(A) (4 visits); 746.5617(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.1315(a) (8 visits); 746.3317(6) (4 visits); 746.2401(6) (4 visits); 746.2419(6) (4 visits); 746.301(7) (4 visits); 746.3503(a) (4 visits); 746.3701(3) (4 visits); 746.3407(12) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published May 4, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
64 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
State verification published May 4, 2026.
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
- Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
Correction verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
Correction verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
Correction verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
Correction verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- 2025
- Feb 4, 2025 to Sep 25, 202512 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 25, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 23, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 23, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 23, 2025 self-reported incident
- Mar 6, 2025 inspection
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- Feb 4, 2025 inspection
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- 2024
- Dec 10, 2024 to Dec 10, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 10, 2024 inspection
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- Dec 10, 2024 inspection
- Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(b).
- Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(b).
- Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(b).
- Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(b).
- Sep 30, 2024Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024. Standard 746.901.
- Sep 30, 2024Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- Sep 30, 2024Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- Sep 30, 2024Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- Aug 26, 2024 to Aug 26, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Aug 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Aug 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Aug 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Aug 14, 2024Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024. Standard 746.3317(6).
- Aug 14, 2024Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024. Standard 746.3317(6).
- Aug 14, 2024Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024. Standard 746.3317(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Aug 14, 2024Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024. Standard 746.3317(6).
- Jul 16, 2024 to Jul 16, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jul 1, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jul 1, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jul 1, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jul 1, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Mar 26, 2024Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2024. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024. Standard 746.603(a).
- Mar 26, 2024Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2024. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Standard 746.3701(3).
- Mar 26, 2024Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2024. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Standard 746.3701(3).
- Mar 26, 2024Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2024. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024. Standard 746.603(a).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Apr 28, 2025
- Capacity
- 55 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Harris
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Contact & location
9404 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77099
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