# Gayle Benjamin Childcare Gayle Benjamin Childcare is a licensed licensed child-care home (group family day care home) in Houston, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 12 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: Houston, TX 77091 (street address omitted by regulator) - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 12 - License/permit: 1133306 - Operator: home-based individual provider - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=644388 ## Inspection record 24 findings across 6 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-09-29 to 2026-09-14); 14 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-09-14 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-10-09: Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver: CCR observed a household member assisting the provider in caring for the children, who does not meet the minimum qualifications required for an assistant caregiver. (§747.1209(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-1209-1)) - 2026-09-14 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-09-28: Children's Products- Annual Certification: The provider has not reviewed the recall notices issued by the CPSC, nor does the provider have the HHSC children s products certification form. (§747.3935(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-3935-b)) - 2026-09-14 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-28: Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year: The operation has not practiced a lockdown drill. (§747.5005(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5005-3)) - 2026-09-14 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-09-28: Children's Records - Immunizations: Four children's files were reviewed, and one child was missing immunization records. (§747.603(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-603-a-4)) - 2026-09-14 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: CCR observed a household member turning on the television to play the Ms. Rachel show for the infants. Correction made: The provider turn off the television. (§747.2105(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2105-a)) - 2026-09-14 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-28: Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year: The operation has not practiced a sheltering drill for severe weather. (§747.5005(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5005-2)) - 2026-09-14 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-28: Mounting of Fire Extinguishers: CCR observed that the provider's fire extinguisher was not mounted and was stored on the pantry shelf. (§747.5105; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5105)) - 2026-09-14 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup: CCR observed two infants lying down in the play yard with their milk bottles. Correction made: the provider removed the infant s from the play yard. (§747.2319(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2319-6)) - 2025-10-06 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-17: Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers: The CPR and First Aid certification for the provider has expired. (§747.1313(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-1313-a)) - 2025-09-16 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-06: Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually: The carbon monoxide detection system is not working, and the batteries need to be replaced. (§747.5337(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5337-a-1)) - 2025-09-16 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-09-26: Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional: The feeding sheet for the three infants was not available during the inspection. (§747.2321(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2321-a)) - 2025-09-16 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-09-24: HRC42.054 - Required Fees: The operation has a pending background check fee that have not been paid since 12/02/2024. (§HRC42.054 - Required Fees; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-hrc42-054-required-fees)) - 2025-09-16 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Posting Requirements-Inspection Report: The most recent licensing inspection was not posted on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the inspection form that was left at the inspection. (§747.401(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-401-a-2)) - 2025-09-16 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster: CCR did not see "Keeping Children Safe" displayed on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the Keeping Children Safe posted on the parent board. (§747.401(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-401-a-3)) - 2025-09-16 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-06: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible: CCR observed the cleaning products in the restroom were stored under an unlocked cabinet, making them accessible to children. (§747.3203(13); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-3203-13)) - …and 9 more on the source page. ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 644388 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=644388 - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1133306 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1133306 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-rnaq-y7ah~crd5 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1133306 - tx_tda_cacfp_homes record 01835-01595 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/ub2y-4i6h.json?cesiteid=01835-01595 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-644388 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.