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Helen's Haven Childcare

16 critical, 36 serious, 4 minor findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 5, 2026.

5446 Greylog Dr, Houston, TX 77048 · (713) 748-6989

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Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Critical findings16 critical, 36 serious, 4 minor across 32 inspections and 4 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: May 5, 2026.

Critical16 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious36 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1803378 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
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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
May 5, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  All emergency contacts were observed documented on children records.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement during the inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Record Upon Admission
  Three children records did not contain the required immunization record during inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.613(c).
May 5, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  All emergency contacts were observed documented on children records.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement during the inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Record Upon Admission
  Three children records did not contain the required immunization record during inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.613(c).
May 5, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Record Upon Admission
  Three children records did not contain the required immunization record during inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.613(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  All emergency contacts were observed documented on children records.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement during the inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.611(b).
May 5, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  All emergency contacts were observed documented on children records.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Record Upon Admission
  Three children records did not contain the required immunization record during inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.613(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement during the inspection.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Standard 747.611(b).
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy chair with a bottle propped with a blanket. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a restrictive device from 11:45 am to 12:38 pm.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2317(2)(B).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy without the required straps.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement.
  Corrected May 4, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operations monthly fire drill was last conducted 1/9/2026.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Record Upon Admission
  Two children records did not contain the required immunization record.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Four out of five records did not contain a completed emergency contact.
  Corrected May 4, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Screen time was provided to children ages 4 months, 14 months, 19 months, 3 years and 4 years old.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a restrictive device from 11:45 am to 12:38 pm.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2317(2)(B).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy chair with a bottle propped with a blanket. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Record Upon Admission
  Two children records did not contain the required immunization record.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Screen time was provided to children ages 4 months, 14 months, 19 months, 3 years and 4 years old.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operations monthly fire drill was last conducted 1/9/2026.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Four out of five records did not contain a completed emergency contact.
  Corrected May 4, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy without the required straps.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement.
  Corrected May 4, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Standard 747.611(b).
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a restrictive device from 11:45 am to 12:38 pm.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2317(2)(B).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy chair with a bottle propped with a blanket. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Screen time was provided to children ages 4 months, 14 months, 19 months, 3 years and 4 years old.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Four out of five records did not contain a completed emergency contact.
  Corrected May 4, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Record Upon Admission
  Two children records did not contain the required immunization record.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operations monthly fire drill was last conducted 1/9/2026.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy without the required straps.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement.
  Corrected May 4, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Standard 747.611(b).
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy chair with a bottle propped with a blanket. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a restrictive device from 11:45 am to 12:38 pm.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2317(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement.
  Corrected May 4, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Screen time was provided to children ages 4 months, 14 months, 19 months, 3 years and 4 years old.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy without the required straps.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Record Upon Admission
  Two children records did not contain the required immunization record.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operations monthly fire drill was last conducted 1/9/2026.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Four out of five records did not contain a completed emergency contact.
  Corrected May 4, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
Mar 9, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  The directors certificate expired 03/03/2026.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified Mar 16, 2026. Standard 747.1149.
Mar 9, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  The directors certificate expired 03/03/2026.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified Mar 16, 2026. Standard 747.1149.
Mar 9, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  The directors certificate expired 03/03/2026.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified Mar 16, 2026. Standard 747.1149.
Mar 9, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  The directors certificate expired 03/03/2026.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified Mar 16, 2026. Standard 747.1149.
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2025
Jan 17, 2025 to Apr 1, 202512 inspections
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2024
Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 17, 20244 inspections
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