Margarita Espinoza
8038 Tavenor Ln, Houston, TX 77075
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
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12 critical, 48 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 2, 2025.
16 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
The everyday details
State facts · provider details pendingSubsidies not accepted in state listing
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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 classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 12 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- 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 classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Individual qualifications, CPR, and first-aid training not provided.
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
12 critical, 48 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 2, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
12 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 747.1501(c)(2) (4 visits); 747.2105(a) (8 visits); 747.1701 (12 visits); 747.3303(b) (4 visits); 747.1313(a) (4 visits); 747.3213(3) (4 visits); 747.3307(d) (4 visits); 747.605(11) (4 visits); 747.605(6) (4 visits); 747.1313(b) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 747.611(b) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published May 14, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
20 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know and Comply with Minimum Standards
The operation has been cited for child to caregiver ratio three times.
State verification published May 14, 2025.
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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- 2025
- May 14, 2025 to May 14, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 2, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know and Comply with Minimum Standards
The operation has been cited for child to caregiver ratio three times.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the follow up inspection the television was observed in use for students ages 15 months to 3 years old.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 15 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- May 2, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know and Comply with Minimum Standards
The operation has been cited for child to caregiver ratio three times.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 15 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the follow up inspection the television was observed in use for students ages 15 months to 3 years old.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- May 2, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know and Comply with Minimum Standards
The operation has been cited for child to caregiver ratio three times.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the follow up inspection the television was observed in use for students ages 15 months to 3 years old.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 15 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- May 2, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know and Comply with Minimum Standards
The operation has been cited for child to caregiver ratio three times.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 15 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the follow up inspection the television was observed in use for students ages 15 months to 3 years old.
Correction verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- Mar 25, 2025Inspection11 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One record did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The assistant caregiver was observed with seven students without the required background check results.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 22 month old was provided screen time. Note: This was corrected when the tv was turned off.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
The caregiver was observed changing diapers on the living room sofa.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The assistant caregiver did not have the required first-aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Two students were observed being changed and not washing hands after diapering.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
The caregiver was observed changing students on the couch and not sanitizing after each child.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3307(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One record did not contain the required emergency contact address.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregivers first-aid and CPR training did not contain the hands on portion.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File
One record did not contain the required health statement.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Standard 747.611(b).
- Mar 25, 2025Inspection11 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One record did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The assistant caregiver was observed with seven students without the required background check results.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File
One record did not contain the required health statement.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The assistant caregiver did not have the required first-aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
The caregiver was observed changing diapers on the living room sofa.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregivers first-aid and CPR training did not contain the hands on portion.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 22 month old was provided screen time. Note: This was corrected when the tv was turned off.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One record did not contain the required emergency contact address.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Two students were observed being changed and not washing hands after diapering.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
The caregiver was observed changing students on the couch and not sanitizing after each child.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3307(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- Mar 25, 2025Inspection11 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The assistant caregiver was observed with seven students without the required background check results.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One record did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One record did not contain the required emergency contact address.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
The caregiver was observed changing diapers on the living room sofa.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Two students were observed being changed and not washing hands after diapering.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregivers first-aid and CPR training did not contain the hands on portion.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 22 month old was provided screen time. Note: This was corrected when the tv was turned off.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
The caregiver was observed changing students on the couch and not sanitizing after each child.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3307(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The assistant caregiver did not have the required first-aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File
One record did not contain the required health statement.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Standard 747.611(b).
- Mar 25, 2025Inspection11 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One record did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The assistant caregiver was observed with seven students without the required background check results.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The assistant caregiver did not have the required first-aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
The caregiver was observed changing diapers on the living room sofa.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 22 month old was provided screen time. Note: This was corrected when the tv was turned off.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Two students were observed being changed and not washing hands after diapering.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File
One record did not contain the required health statement.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One record did not contain the required emergency contact address.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregivers first-aid and CPR training did not contain the hands on portion.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
The caregiver was observed changing students on the couch and not sanitizing after each child.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3307(d).
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- 2023
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The primary caregiver was missing 13 hours of annual trainning.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The primary caregiver was missing 13 hours of annual trainning.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The primary caregiver was missing 13 hours of annual trainning.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The primary caregiver was missing 13 hours of annual trainning.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Registered, issued Oct 20, 2006
- Capacity
- 12 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Harris
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Contact & location
8038 Tavenor Ln, Houston, TX 77075
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.