# The Nest of Grace Childcare The Nest of Grace Childcare is a licensed licensed child-care home (group family day care home) in Houston, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, with 12 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Initial · Operating - Address: Houston, TX 77092 (street address omitted by regulator) - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten - Capacity: 12 - License/permit: 1827183 - Operator: home-based individual provider - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1520045 ## Inspection record 16 findings across 7 Texas HHSC inspections (2025-12-02 to 2026-09-21); 10 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-09-08 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2026-10-06: The primary caregiver lives in the home where care is provided.: It was confirmed during the inspection that the provider does not live in the Licensed Child-Care Home where the children are being cared for. (§747.201(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-201-a-1)) - 2026-07-02 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-07-16: Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records: During the inspection, the assistant caregiver brought two children into care without completed admission file. (§747.801(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-801-1)) - 2026-07-02 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-23: Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year: The provider has not been practicing lock-down drills. (§747.5005(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5005-3)) - 2026-07-02 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-23: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: The provider has not been practicing fire drills every month. (§747.5005(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5005-1)) - 2026-07-02 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-07-23: Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation: During the inspection, safety documentation for emergency drills was not provided. (§747.801(7); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-801-7)) - 2026-07-02 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach: CCR observed lotion, diaper rash cream, gel, and baby wipes below the diaper changing table, which was open and accessible to the children. Correction made: The provider removed the diaper supplies from underneath the diaper changing table. (§747.3301(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-3301-6)) - 2026-07-02 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-16: Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care: The provider s permit allows care for infants and Pre-K children. During the inspection, an 8-year-old and an 11-year-old child, who are not related to the provider, were observed in care during operational hours. (§747.301(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-301-4)) - 2026-07-02 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-23: Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year: The provider has not been practicing sheltering drills for severe weather. (§747.5005(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5005-2)) - 2026-04-10 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2026-04-15: Personnel Records - Dates of Employment: The date of hire for the substitute caregiver was not documented on file. (§747.901(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-901-1)) - 2026-04-10 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2026-04-15: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985): The Affidavit form for the substitute caregiver was not available for review during the inspection. (§747.901(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-901-4)) - 2026-04-10 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2026-04-15: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912): The Pre-Employment Affidavit form for the substitute caregiver was not available for review during the inspection. (§747.901(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-901-5)) - 2026-04-10 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Corrected at inspection: Smoke-Detection System: The smoke detector is malfunctioning and requires new batteries to be replaced. Correction made: The provider replaced the smoke detector with new batteries. (§747.5111; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5111)) - 2026-04-10 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-04-13: Children's Records - Immunizations: CCR reviewed four children s files and found that one child was missing immunization records in the file. (§747.603(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-603-a-4)) - 2025-12-19 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-12-28: Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan: The emergency preparedness plan is missing details on how the children will be reunited with their parents in the event of an emergency evacuation, relocation, or after sheltering/lockdown. (§747.5003(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5003-5)) - 2025-12-19 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-12-28: Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures: The emergency preparedness plan does not address how children under 24 months with limited mobility will be evacuated. (§747.5003(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5003-1)) - …and 1 more on the source page. ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1520045 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1520045 - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1827183 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1827183 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1520045 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.