Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward
2902 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77026
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
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28 critical, 32 serious findings across 79 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 25, 2026.
63 inspections · 16 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 189 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Accredited,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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08:00 AM-05:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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28 critical, 32 serious findings across 79 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 25, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
10 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.5617(a)(2) (8 visits); 746.3819 (8 visits); 746.203(2) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (16 visits); 746.707 (4 visits); 746.3701(10) (4 visits); 746.5202(1) (4 visits); 746.3805(b)(1) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.1316(a) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Aug 31, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
99 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
12 children transported were missing the Emergency Medical Authorization forms in the van.
State verification published Aug 31, 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.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Aug 31, 2026 to Sep 10, 20267 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Aug 25, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
12 children transported were missing the Emergency Medical Authorization forms in the van.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with a diagsnosed food allergy were missing medication that the health care provider says needs to be part of the plan.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Aug 25, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
12 children transported were missing the Emergency Medical Authorization forms in the van.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with a diagsnosed food allergy were missing medication that the health care provider says needs to be part of the plan.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Aug 25, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
12 children transported were missing the Emergency Medical Authorization forms in the van.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with a diagsnosed food allergy were missing medication that the health care provider says needs to be part of the plan.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Aug 25, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
12 children transported were missing the Emergency Medical Authorization forms in the van.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with a diagsnosed food allergy were missing medication that the health care provider says needs to be part of the plan.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- May 20, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The policy on file that was documented on 10/16/24 had expired on 9/19/25. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director entered the updated policy in the on line provider portal account.
Correction verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
- May 20, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The policy on file that was documented on 10/16/24 had expired on 9/19/25. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director entered the updated policy in the on line provider portal account.
Correction verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
- May 20, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The policy on file that was documented on 10/16/24 had expired on 9/19/25. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director entered the updated policy in the on line provider portal account.
Correction verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
- May 20, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The policy on file that was documented on 10/16/24 had expired on 9/19/25. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director entered the updated policy in the on line provider portal account.
Correction verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
- Apr 2, 2026 to Apr 8, 20268 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Apr 1, 2026Self-reported incident1 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
A self-report by the operation was made that a child was left unsupervised in the hallway for a minute.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 1, 2026Self-reported incident1 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
A self-report by the operation was made that a child was left unsupervised in the hallway for a minute.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 1, 2026Self-reported incident1 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
A self-report by the operation was made that a child was left unsupervised in the hallway for a minute.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 1, 2026Self-reported incident1 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
A self-report by the operation was made that a child was left unsupervised in the hallway for a minute.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- 2025
- Nov 19, 2025 to Dec 3, 20258 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not complete an incident report or share the report with the parent within 48 hours of the incident.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not complete an incident report or share the report with the parent within 48 hours of the incident.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not complete an incident report or share the report with the parent within 48 hours of the incident.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not complete an incident report or share the report with the parent within 48 hours of the incident.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Nov 10, 2025Self-reported incident1 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
One child was left unsupervised in the classroom for several minutes.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Nov 10, 2025Self-reported incident1 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
One child was left unsupervised in the classroom for several minutes.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Nov 10, 2025Self-reported incident1 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
One child was left unsupervised in the classroom for several minutes.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Nov 10, 2025Self-reported incident1 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
One child was left unsupervised in the classroom for several minutes.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Oct 22, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
4 out of 6 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a complete and current food allergy emergency plan. 1 kid is missing Benadryl, 2 kids had expired epi-pens, 1 kid missing medication and authorization form.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Two tv monitors in 2 classrooms were unfastended to the children's bookshelf, posing as a tipping hazard.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025. Standard 746.3701(10).
- Oct 22, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
4 out of 6 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a complete and current food allergy emergency plan. 1 kid is missing Benadryl, 2 kids had expired epi-pens, 1 kid missing medication and authorization form.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Two tv monitors in 2 classrooms were unfastended to the children's bookshelf, posing as a tipping hazard.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025. Standard 746.3701(10).
- Oct 22, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Two tv monitors in 2 classrooms were unfastended to the children's bookshelf, posing as a tipping hazard.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025. Standard 746.3701(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
4 out of 6 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a complete and current food allergy emergency plan. 1 kid is missing Benadryl, 2 kids had expired epi-pens, 1 kid missing medication and authorization form.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Standard 746.3819.
- Oct 22, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
4 out of 6 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a complete and current food allergy emergency plan. 1 kid is missing Benadryl, 2 kids had expired epi-pens, 1 kid missing medication and authorization form.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Two tv monitors in 2 classrooms were unfastended to the children's bookshelf, posing as a tipping hazard.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025. Standard 746.3701(10).
- 2024
- Nov 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder is missing Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 children being transported.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Prepardeness Plan is missing the address of the alternate shelter away from the center.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
8 medications did not have the date received written on the container. Note; this was corrected at inspection when the director wrote on each medication the date it was received from the parent.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Nov 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder is missing Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 children being transported.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Prepardeness Plan is missing the address of the alternate shelter away from the center.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
8 medications did not have the date received written on the container. Note; this was corrected at inspection when the director wrote on each medication the date it was received from the parent.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Nov 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder is missing Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 children being transported.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Prepardeness Plan is missing the address of the alternate shelter away from the center.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
8 medications did not have the date received written on the container. Note; this was corrected at inspection when the director wrote on each medication the date it was received from the parent.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Nov 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder is missing Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 children being transported.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Prepardeness Plan is missing the address of the alternate shelter away from the center.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
8 medications did not have the date received written on the container. Note; this was corrected at inspection when the director wrote on each medication the date it was received from the parent.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
2 student volunteers, 1 caregiver and 1 contract vendor were with children without approved background checks.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
2 student volunteers, 1 caregiver and 1 contract vendor were with children without approved background checks.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
2 student volunteers, 1 caregiver and 1 contract vendor were with children without approved background checks.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
2 student volunteers, 1 caregiver and 1 contract vendor were with children without approved background checks.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Oct 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 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
Correction verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Oct 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 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
Correction verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Oct 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 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
Correction verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Oct 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 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
Correction verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Aug 26, 2024 to Aug 26, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2023
- Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director did not have current transportation training, the last training was taken in 2021.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director did not have current transportation training, the last training was taken in 2021.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director did not have current transportation training, the last training was taken in 2021.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director did not have current transportation training, the last training was taken in 2021.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- Oct 18, 2023 to Nov 15, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident1 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
It was determined that a child was left alone for approximately five minutes.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident1 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
It was determined that a child was left alone for approximately five minutes.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident1 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
It was determined that a child was left alone for approximately five minutes.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident1 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
It was determined that a child was left alone for approximately five minutes.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
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- 2022
- Oct 4, 2022 to Dec 8, 202212 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Sep 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Caregivers left a child on the outside patio of the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Sep 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Caregivers left a child on the outside patio of the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Sep 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Caregivers left a child on the outside patio of the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Sep 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Caregivers left a child on the outside patio of the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Jan 6, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough I observed four buckets of disinfectant wipes and spray bottles with cleaning solution in the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the buckets and placed the bottles out of reach.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
During review of transportation the operation was found to not have emergency medical information on van used to transport children. This was corrected when the director updated the transportation binder.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- Jan 6, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
During review of transportation the operation was found to not have emergency medical information on van used to transport children. This was corrected when the director updated the transportation binder.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough I observed four buckets of disinfectant wipes and spray bottles with cleaning solution in the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the buckets and placed the bottles out of reach.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Jan 6, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
During review of transportation the operation was found to not have emergency medical information on van used to transport children. This was corrected when the director updated the transportation binder.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough I observed four buckets of disinfectant wipes and spray bottles with cleaning solution in the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the buckets and placed the bottles out of reach.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Jan 6, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
During review of transportation the operation was found to not have emergency medical information on van used to transport children. This was corrected when the director updated the transportation binder.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough I observed four buckets of disinfectant wipes and spray bottles with cleaning solution in the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the buckets and placed the bottles out of reach.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Dec 20, 2006
- Capacity
- 189 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-05:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Harris
- Website
- swww.ssnc.org
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- What will we pay in the first month, and what is refundable? Confirm how the deposit is credited.
- Is a place available for our age group and start date? Can you confirm that in writing?
- Who would be our child’s regular teacher, and how are absences covered? What are the current classroom ratios?
- What changed after the finding about “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information”? Can you show the correction evidence and how the procedure is checked today?
- The same standard appears on more than one visit. What has changed to prevent recurrence?
- How do you handle allergies, medication, accessibility, and additional support needs?
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Contact & location
2902 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77026
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