Humble Beginners, Houston TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

5 critical and 8 serious and 1 minor findings across 10 visits. Most recent critical finding: May 18, 2026. Latest visit Nov 4, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings5 · Houston median 1

65% of Houston licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings8 · Houston median 4

83% of Houston licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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May 18, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalCaregiver judgment or self-control lapseTexas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High+ 2 more findings from this visit: licensing incident/illness report form -…, incident not reported to the stateVerified corrected Jun 22, 2026

“A caregiver lacked good judgment when placing a 1-year-old child in a restrictive device for timeout in the classroom restroom.”Texas HHSC inspector, May 18, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Dec 22, 2025Complaint investigationCriticalCaregiver judgment or self-control lapseTexas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High+ 2 more findings from this visit: parental notification of less serious…, incident/illness report form shared with…Verified corrected Jan 20, 2026

Jan 7, 2025InspectionCriticalChild-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection SystemTexas: High+ 4 more findings from this visit: child health statement missing, transportation safety training lapsed, director annual training - more than 5…, …Verified corrected Jan 10, 2025

14findings in 36 months14verified corrected by Texas0corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

1 visit still has a pending outcome. Everything above is quoted or counted from Texas HHSC records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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Provider details

Hours6 am–6 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Harris
License number: 810577
Date issued: Sep 27, 2001
Licensed capacity: 50 children

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Infant · Full-time

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Nov 4, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

10 recorded visits · 14 available findings.

1 visit has a pending outcome; additional findings may become available.

5Critical findings

8Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

8 visits

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20265 visits · 3 recorded findings

Nov 4, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Oct 28, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
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Jun 22, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
May 18, 2026Complaint investigation3 findings
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Serious
The incident that occurred on 5/4/26 was not notated on the Incident report form nor shared with the parent.
State verification recorded Jun 22, 2026.
Standard 746.701(5) · Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jun 18, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026664959
Visit source ID
905908477
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Critical
A caregiver lacked good judgment when placing a 1-year-old child in a restrictive device for timeout in the classroom restroom.
State verification recorded Jun 22, 2026.
Standard 746.1201(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jun 18, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026673632
Visit source ID
905908477
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Critical
The operation failed to make a self-report to CCR within 2 days concerning the occurrence of prohibitive punishment, an other non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm. The incident occurred on 5/4/26, and the self-report was made on 5/18/26.
State verification recorded Jun 22, 2026.
Standard 746.305(a)(6) · Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jun 18, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026676440
Visit source ID
905908477
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Jan 20, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

20253 visits · 4 recorded findings

Dec 31, 2025Inspection
No findings recorded
Dec 22, 2025Complaint investigation3 findings
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Serious
A less serious injury was caused by a caregiver with a child while in care and the parent was not notified.
State verification recorded Jan 20, 2026.
Standard 746.307(c) · Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jan 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026596082
Visit source ID
905908476
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Critical
A caregiver did not demonstrate competency and good judgment when an injury occurred with a child.
State verification recorded Jan 20, 2026.
Standard 746.1201(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jan 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026596080
Visit source ID
905908476
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Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Serious
An incident/accident report form was not shared with the parent at pickup or via email on the less than serious injury of the child.
State verification recorded Jan 20, 2026.
Standard 746.707 · Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jan 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026596081
Visit source ID
905908476
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Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 finding
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Serious
The diaper changing table had a nonabsorbent pad that was ripped.
State verification recorded Dec 11, 2025.
Standard 746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 12, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026419607
Visit source ID
905765237
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Oct 19, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Oct 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Critical
The operation did not have a updated fire inspection, The last fire inspection was on 10/5/2022.
State verification recorded Oct 19, 2023.
Standard 746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Oct 26, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026281644
Visit source ID
905765233
Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Serious
The director attendance records were not available.
State verification recorded Oct 19, 2023.
Standard 746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Oct 5, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026596076
Visit source ID
905908475
Feb 8, 2023Inspection
2 findings
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Minor
One director owes certificates for 5 hours annual training to include topics in Food Allergy and Building Physical Safety. One director owes certificates for 6.5 hours annual training to include topics in Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, and Food Allergy.
State verification recorded Feb 9, 2023.
Standard 746.1329(a) · Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
State severity
Medium Low
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 16, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026349198
Visit source ID
905765232
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Serious
The loose-fill for the pre-k playground with a playing surface under 5 feet was measured at 4 inches.
State verification recorded Feb 23, 2023.
Standard 746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 22, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026429429
Visit source ID
905765232
Feb 14, 2022Inspection
1 finding
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Critical
During review of Transportation the operation was found to not have Emergency medical information for 13 children being transportated. This was corrected when the director placed the information in the transportation binder.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Feb 14, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026362893
Visit source ID
905765231

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Nov 4, 2026 · Inspection

10 recorded visits · 14 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

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Nov 4, 2026 · Inspection

10 recorded visits · 14 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

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