26 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2021.
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026.
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was damaged, with sections missing and cracks present. Correction made: The operation repaired the glass sliding door in the pool house.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 8 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 6 | 0 | Verified |
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/12/2025.
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Unlock in the report| Aug 23, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 5 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 5 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 19, 2022 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
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| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | §746.1311(a) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026. |
| Aug 20, 2026 | §746.3407 Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was damaged, with sections missing and cracks present. Correction made: The operation repaired the glass sliding door in the pool house. |
| Aug 20, 2026 | §746.5101(a) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/12/2025. |
| Aug 4, 2026 | §746.4907(a)(1) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less: The operation has a play structure with a slide that is under five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 6 inches deep. |
| Aug 4, 2026 | §746.605(16)(A) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | AP Required Admission Information - Child able to swim competently: CCR reviewed six children's admission files and found that the operation does not include a question on the form regarding whether a child can swim competently. |
| Aug 4, 2026 | §746.3407 Facilities & equipment | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was missing, cracked, and sagging. Additionally, the glass sliding door in the pool house was broken, preventing it from closing properly. |
| Aug 4, 2026 | §746.4907(a)(2) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.: The operation has a play structure with a slide exceeding five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 9 inches deep. |
| Aug 4, 2026 | §746.605(16)(B) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Required Admission Information - Child requires a personal flotation device: CCR reviewed six children's admission files and found that the operation does not include a question on the form regarding whether a child is required to wear a personal flotation device. |
| Aug 4, 2026 | §746.801(5) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance: The director time sheets were not available during the inspection. |
| Aug 4, 2026 | §746.5001(4) Safety hazards | High risk | Corrected | Swimming Pools - Chemicals and Pumps Inaccessible to Children: CCR observed pool chemicals and the pump were not properly stored and were accessible to children during swimming lessons. |
| Aug 4, 2026 | §746.1311(a) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026. |
| Aug 5, 2025 | §746.3819 Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: 1 child with a diagnosed food allergy needs an updated food allergy emergency plan, signed by both the parent and medical professional, along with the prescribed medication. |
| Aug 5, 2025 | §746.3701(5) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe: Two children's play toys present on the playground had sharp and jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed them. |
| Aug 5, 2025 | §746.4907(c) Facilities & equipment | Medium risk | Corrected | Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth: 2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill. |
| Aug 5, 2025 | §746.801(11) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care: 6 children were present upstairs with a caregiver and vendor for a specialized class without Fire Marshal approval. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director moved the group of children downstairs. |
| Aug 5, 2025 | §746.3427 Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Pest Extermination: 1 active ant bed is present on the playground. |
| Aug 5, 2025 | §746.1329(c)(2) Staff qualifications & clearances | Low risk | Corrected | Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests: 2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid. |
| Aug 6, 2024 | §746.605(6) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact: During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required. |
| Aug 6, 2024 | §746.2805(9) Facilities & equipment | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play: During the inspection I observed a caregiver withholding active play for two children in care. The children's classrooms outdoor time was ending by the time they were going outside. |
| Aug 6, 2024 | §746.3809 Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Medication No Longer Used: During the inpsection the operation was found to have 3 expired epi-pens for children with food allergies and an expired inhaler for a child in care. |
| Aug 8, 2023 | §746.501(a)(18) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity: During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards. |
| Aug 8, 2023 | §746.3701(1) Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered: During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered |
| Aug 8, 2023 | §746.1203(3)(D) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games: During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime. |
| Aug 8, 2023 | §746.3701 Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: During the walkthrough of the outdoor play area I oberved three broken fence boards, a wooden bench with a nail exposed, a rubber hose covering wire sticking out of the ground The caregiver in charge hammered the exposed nail flat during the inspection. |
| Aug 8, 2023 | §746.3819 Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: During review of safety the opeation did not have an emergency plan signed by parents and health care professional for two children with diagnosed food allergies. |
| Dec 22, 2022 | §746.3701(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered: I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers. |
| Dec 22, 2022 | §746.3420(5) Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use: During my walkthrough I observed a bottle of sanitizer accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bottle of sanitizer. |
| Aug 8, 2022 | §746.3701 Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: During the walkthrough I observed two water hoses that were left out unraveled on the playground, I observed two broken fence boards as well as one board that was not secured. I observed a broken gate as well as a broken bench that appears to cover a concrete slab. I observed broken wooden barriers with rod iron exposed. |
| Aug 8, 2022 | §746.603(a)(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Children's Records - Immunizations: During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations. |
| Aug 8, 2022 | §746.3415(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child: During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands. |
| Aug 8, 2022 | §746.4907(d) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained: The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth. |
| Aug 8, 2022 | §746.1203(2) Facilities & equipment | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For: During the walkthrough of the toddler class I had a caregiver state they were caring for 15 children when I observed 16 children present. During the walkthrough of the older toddler classroom a caregiver stated they were caring for 17 children when I observed 18 children present. |
| Jan 18, 2022 | §746.1609 Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children: During the follow up inspection completed one classroom is out of ratio by 2 children. The specified age group is 4 year old classroom with 37 children and two caregivers at nap time. Note: This was corrected when two children were moved to a different classroom. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | §746.707 Health records & medication | Medium risk | Corrected | Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent: It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | §746.1203(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children: It was found that on 09/20/2021 a child was bitten multiple times on the face and the caregivers were unaware of how the incident occurred. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Cottage Infant Center Houston, 77092 | Child care center | — | 64 | No records | — | 0.3 km |
| Toddler House INC No 4 Houston, 77018 | Child care center | — | 140 | No records | — | 1.0 km |
| The New Day School Houston, 77092 | Child care center | — | 85 | No records | — | 1.2 km |
| The Learning Experience-Houston Oak Forest Houston, 77018 | Child care center | — | 176 | No records | — | 1.3 km |
| Children's Lighthouse of Oak Forest Houston, 77018 | Child care center | — | 268 | No records | — | 1.4 km |
| Oak Forest Academy Houston, 77018 | Child care center | — | 309 | No records | — | 1.7 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 95546 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 4009 SHERWOOD LN|HOUSTON|TX|… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 4009 SHERWOOD LN, HOUSTON, TX, 77092 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 63812 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Mar 1, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905743688 | Verified | Aug 20, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905743687 | Verified | Aug 4, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905743686 | Verified | Aug 19, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905743685 | Verified | Aug 5, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905743684 | Verified | Aug 23, 2024 | Nov 5, 2026 |
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