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Dimples A* Cat *A *Me ChildCare & Learning Center

Child care center · 165 ZACHARY ST, Houston, TX 77029-4835 · License 400003

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 85. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (286)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During the inspection records reviewed two caregivers did not have the annual 24 hours training.
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
During the walkthrough inspection the emergency evacautaion diagram was not posted in all active rooms.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
It was observed that a TV in the toddler room was not mounted. Note: Pictures taken and this was corrected when it was moved out of the classroom.
Yes
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A utility line from the pole to the building behind the playground is sagging over the children's play space; measured at 4 feet 3 inches above the ground.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the walkthrough inspection seven staff cprtrainings expired as of 8/1/2024.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the walkthrough inspection the playground materials have a missing board, protruding nails, and water in sand stand.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
4 746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
Two children were doubled up in a seat belt.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
1 out of 4 children's records is missing the health statement.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
During the inspection walkthrough the operation fence in the play area is not the required height.
4 746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
During the walkthrough inspection there was not a rocking chair present in the infant room.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough inspection cleaning supplies under the infant changing station and kitchen were seen.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
During the walkthrough a classroom became unsafe to use and licensing was not made aware at inspection.
3 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
During the inspection time period the children watched television more then an hour.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the walkthrough inspection the children have access to the air conditioner outside.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the walkthrough inspection a child under 2 was watching television.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
During the walkthrough inspection the employee list was not current nor posted.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Multiple pieces of equipment, rotating and rocking, overlap the use zone of other equipment on the playground. 3 pieces of equipment is less than 6 feet from the perimeter fence. The use zone for 1 rotating equipment on which the child stands measured 6 feet 4 inches from rocking equipment.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Two classrooms did not have the exit diagrams. Note: This was placed at inspection and corrected.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A child under 2 years old was watching tv. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.
Yes
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Loose fill for the composite play structure with a slide measured at 4 inches, short by 2 inches. Loose fill for spinning equipment measured at zero inches, short 6 inches.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
t was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2023 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/24.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof or documentation for liability coverage was not made available during the inspection.
4 746.3701(2) - Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
During the walkthrough inspection all electrical outlets were not all covered.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
During the inspection two of seven staff records had expried first aid trainnings as of 8/1/2024.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One toddler room did not have an outlet cover on an outlet. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an outlet cover was placed.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
During the walkthrough inspection the evacuation plan was not posted in all active rooms.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies is missing information on the following sections: Release of children Medication discipline Promotion of physical activity Sunscreen/bug repellent Transportation
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Three active ant beds were found on the playground.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
During the walkthrough inspection the required activity plan for each age group was not posted.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The operation did not have in the transportation binder emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Several of the information forms 2935 that was included in the transportation binder are for children who is no longer enrolled at the daycare.
4 746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
The operation had two non-working carbon monoxide detectors and needs to install one according to manufacturer's instructions.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation failed to report the number of employees that left the previous year.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough inspection cleaning supplies under the infant changing station and kitchen were seen.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the walkthrough inspection seven staff cprtrainings expired as of 8/1/2024.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During the inspection records reviewed two caregivers did not have the annual 24 hours training.
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
During the walkthrough inspection the emergency evacautaion diagram was not posted in all active rooms.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
During the walkthrough inspection the employee list was not current nor posted.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies is missing information on the following sections: Release of children Medication discipline Promotion of physical activity Sunscreen/bug repellent Transportation
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
During the walkthrough inspection the required activity plan for each age group was not posted.
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Three active ant beds were found on the playground.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
During the inspection two of seven staff records had expried first aid trainnings as of 8/1/2024.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One toddler room did not have an outlet cover on an outlet. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an outlet cover was placed.
Yes
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Two classrooms did not have the exit diagrams. Note: This was placed at inspection and corrected.
Yes
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the walkthrough inspection the children have access to the air conditioner outside.
4 746.3701(2) - Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
During the walkthrough inspection all electrical outlets were not all covered.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Multiple pieces of equipment, rotating and rocking, overlap the use zone of other equipment on the playground. 3 pieces of equipment is less than 6 feet from the perimeter fence. The use zone for 1 rotating equipment on which the child stands measured 6 feet 4 inches from rocking equipment.
3 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
During the inspection time period the children watched television more then an hour.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The operation did not have in the transportation binder emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Several of the information forms 2935 that was included in the transportation binder are for children who is no longer enrolled at the daycare.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the walkthrough inspection the playground materials have a missing board, protruding nails, and water in sand stand.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation failed to report the number of employees that left the previous year.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
During the walkthrough inspection the evacuation plan was not posted in all active rooms.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
During the walkthrough a classroom became unsafe to use and licensing was not made aware at inspection.
4 746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
During the walkthrough inspection there was not a rocking chair present in the infant room.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
It was observed that a TV in the toddler room was not mounted. Note: Pictures taken and this was corrected when it was moved out of the classroom.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
t was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2023 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/24.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the walkthrough inspection a child under 2 was watching television.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
1 out of 4 children's records is missing the health statement.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A child under 2 years old was watching tv. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.
Yes
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
During the inspection walkthrough the operation fence in the play area is not the required height.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
4 746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
Two children were doubled up in a seat belt.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Loose fill for the composite play structure with a slide measured at 4 inches, short by 2 inches. Loose fill for spinning equipment measured at zero inches, short 6 inches.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof or documentation for liability coverage was not made available during the inspection.
4 746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
The operation had two non-working carbon monoxide detectors and needs to install one according to manufacturer's instructions.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A utility line from the pole to the building behind the playground is sagging over the children's play space; measured at 4 feet 3 inches above the ground.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation failed to report the number of employees that left the previous year.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
During the walkthrough inspection the emergency evacautaion diagram was not posted in all active rooms.
4 746.3701(2) - Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
During the walkthrough inspection all electrical outlets were not all covered.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During the inspection records reviewed two caregivers did not have the annual 24 hours training.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
During the walkthrough a classroom became unsafe to use and licensing was not made aware at inspection.
4 746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
The operation had two non-working carbon monoxide detectors and needs to install one according to manufacturer's instructions.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A utility line from the pole to the building behind the playground is sagging over the children's play space; measured at 4 feet 3 inches above the ground.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
During the inspection two of seven staff records had expried first aid trainnings as of 8/1/2024.
4 746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
Two children were doubled up in a seat belt.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof or documentation for liability coverage was not made available during the inspection.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The daily building and grounds checklist was not completed for 2 days in the week of June 8; 4 days for week of June 15; 5 days for week of June 22; and 2 days for week of June 29, 2026.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
During the inspection walkthrough the operation fence in the play area is not the required height.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies is missing information on the following sections: Release of children Medication discipline Promotion of physical activity Sunscreen/bug repellent Transportation
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
During the walkthrough inspection the employee list was not current nor posted.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Multiple pieces of equipment, rotating and rocking, overlap the use zone of other equipment on the playground. 3 pieces of equipment is less than 6 feet from the perimeter fence. The use zone for 1 rotating equipment on which the child stands measured 6 feet 4 inches from rocking equipment.
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Three active ant beds were found on the playground.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the walkthrough inspection seven staff cprtrainings expired as of 8/1/2024.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
t was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2023 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/24.
4 746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
During the walkthrough inspection there was not a rocking chair present in the infant room.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
During the walkthrough inspection the required activity plan for each age group was not posted.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the walkthrough inspection the playground materials have a missing board, protruding nails, and water in sand stand.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
It was observed that a TV in the toddler room was not mounted. Note: Pictures taken and this was corrected when it was moved out of the classroom.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One toddler room did not have an outlet cover on an outlet. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an outlet cover was placed.
Yes
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
1 out of 4 children's records is missing the health statement.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
During the walkthrough inspection the evacuation plan was not posted in all active rooms.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the walkthrough inspection a child under 2 was watching television.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Loose fill for the composite play structure with a slide measured at 4 inches, short by 2 inches. Loose fill for spinning equipment measured at zero inches, short 6 inches.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (102)

102 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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