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America's Choice Children Center

Child care center · 1910 S DAIRY ASHFORD RD, Houston, TX 77077-4704 · License 1646870

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 152. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (336)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Bottles of cleaning supplies was accessible to children in the cafeteria area. This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Several cots that children were sleeping on in the toddler room were not labeled. One cot had a name on it, but it was not coordinated with the child sleeping on it.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed cleaning products that were accessible to children in the children's restroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by being removed out of the reach of children.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Observed the playground fence with broken sharp pieces exposed that are accessible to children.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Observed a bowl and spoon in the hand washing sink in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected by removing the bowl and spoon out of the hand washing sink.
Yes
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two out of three of the vans observed did not have a safety alarm system that worked properly.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the toddler room there was a bottle of bleach disinfectant cleaner on top of the cubby accessible to children. Note: This was discussed with the director and caregiver and removed immediately.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
1 child in the infant classroom's bottle was not labeled.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 3 electrical outlets not covered in the toddlers classroom with children present.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Observed the playground fence with broken sharp pieces exposed that are accessible to children.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
6 children did not have the special needs section acknowledged.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
2 children's records did not have a health statement from a doctor.
3 746.405(1) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers-911
The required emergency telephone numbers was not available on the required posting board. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electric outlets in 2 classrooms with children younger than 5 was not covered with childproof covers. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The oepration had a recent postive case of Covid-19 that was not reported to Licensing.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
I observed several classrooms with chipped paint on the walls and brown ceiling tiles.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
3 dead roaches was on the floor in the cafeteria area where the kids sit and eat meals.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
I observed the playground fence with sharp nails protruding through.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm for the transportation van does not work.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was recording a fight between two children ages 6 and 7 without intervening to stop the fight. The caregiver admitted to the Director and parent that she was recording on another child's cell phone and 3 children interviewed also stated the caregiver was recording while the children were fighting.
Yes
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
When the inspector asked the caregiver the youngest child's age, the caregiver stated, "The youngest child is 12 months old." The youngest child in the classroom is 18 months old.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed several trash cans without tops on them throughtout the center.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was not at least 6 inches of loose-fill on the playground under the playground structure.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed several brown ceiling tiles throughout the operation.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Observed 3 out of 4 children files without an emergency contact listed.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Observed 2 infant bottles not properly labeled. -
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Observed the transportation van with the check engine light on. The windshield has a long visible crack in the window.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A glass cleaner bottle was on the floor and accessible to children in the lunch room. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
I observed chipped paint on the walls in the classroom.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
I observed two out of six children files without an emergency contact address.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
I observed a broken ride on toy and chair on the playground. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the toy and chair being removed.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Two out of three vans had seatbelts that did not work properly.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
I observed 2 classrooms with children under the age of 5 that did not have electrical outlet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with covers placed into the outlets.
Yes
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
An employee in the infant room did not was their hands after changing an infants diaper.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
I observed the outside fence with 3 broken plywoods and sharp edges protruding out.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
There was no number chart available to match the numbers on the cots in several of the classrooms.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Two out of three vans observed did not have a first aid kit on the van. One out of three vans observed first aid kit was missing scissors, tweezers and gloves.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver in the infant classroom did not know how many children she had in care. The caregiver stated there were 7 children, but there were 6 children.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was not at least 6 inches of loose-fill on the playground under the playground structure.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A bucket of gloves, cleaning rags and sponges and toilet bowl clearner was observed under a sink in a bathroom used by children. The bucket was not made inaccessible to children. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the bucket was removed from the bathroom.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Observed 2 dead roaches that were accessible to children near the children restrooms. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the insects and disposing of them.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
I observed chipped paint on the walls in the classroom.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
I observed a broken ride on toy and chair on the playground. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the toy and chair being removed.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed cleaning products that were accessible to children in the children's restroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by being removed out of the reach of children.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electric outlets in 2 classrooms with children younger than 5 was not covered with childproof covers. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was not at least 6 inches of loose-fill on the playground under the playground structure.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed several brown ceiling tiles throughout the operation.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver in the infant classroom did not know how many children she had in care. The caregiver stated there were 7 children, but there were 6 children.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
An employee in the infant room did not was their hands after changing an infants diaper.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
3 dead roaches was on the floor in the cafeteria area where the kids sit and eat meals.
Yes
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm for the transportation van does not work.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Observed the transportation van with the check engine light on. The windshield has a long visible crack in the window.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
I observed 2 classrooms with children under the age of 5 that did not have electrical outlet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with covers placed into the outlets.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Two out of three vans observed did not have a first aid kit on the van. One out of three vans observed first aid kit was missing scissors, tweezers and gloves.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
There was no number chart available to match the numbers on the cots in several of the classrooms.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
1 child in the infant classroom's bottle was not labeled.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
I observed several classrooms with chipped paint on the walls and brown ceiling tiles.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was recording a fight between two children ages 6 and 7 without intervening to stop the fight. The caregiver admitted to the Director and parent that she was recording on another child's cell phone and 3 children interviewed also stated the caregiver was recording while the children were fighting.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was not at least 6 inches of loose-fill on the playground under the playground structure.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
I observed the playground fence with sharp nails protruding through.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Observed the playground fence with broken sharp pieces exposed that are accessible to children.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The oepration had a recent postive case of Covid-19 that was not reported to Licensing.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
2 children's records did not have a health statement from a doctor.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Observed 3 out of 4 children files without an emergency contact listed.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two out of three of the vans observed did not have a safety alarm system that worked properly.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Two out of three vans had seatbelts that did not work properly.
3 746.405(1) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers-911
The required emergency telephone numbers was not available on the required posting board. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A bucket of gloves, cleaning rags and sponges and toilet bowl clearner was observed under a sink in a bathroom used by children. The bucket was not made inaccessible to children. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the bucket was removed from the bathroom.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Several cots that children were sleeping on in the toddler room were not labeled. One cot had a name on it, but it was not coordinated with the child sleeping on it.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
I observed several trash cans without tops on them throughtout the center.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Bottles of cleaning supplies was accessible to children in the cafeteria area. This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Observed 2 dead roaches that were accessible to children near the children restrooms. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the insects and disposing of them.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
I observed the outside fence with 3 broken plywoods and sharp edges protruding out.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
6 children did not have the special needs section acknowledged.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
I observed two out of six children files without an emergency contact address.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A glass cleaner bottle was on the floor and accessible to children in the lunch room. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Observed a bowl and spoon in the hand washing sink in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected by removing the bowl and spoon out of the hand washing sink.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 3 electrical outlets not covered in the toddlers classroom with children present.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the toddler room there was a bottle of bleach disinfectant cleaner on top of the cubby accessible to children. Note: This was discussed with the director and caregiver and removed immediately.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Observed the playground fence with broken sharp pieces exposed that are accessible to children.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Observed 2 infant bottles not properly labeled. -
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
When the inspector asked the caregiver the youngest child's age, the caregiver stated, "The youngest child is 12 months old." The youngest child in the classroom is 18 months old.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed cleaning products that were accessible to children in the children's restroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by being removed out of the reach of children.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electric outlets in 2 classrooms with children younger than 5 was not covered with childproof covers. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 3 electrical outlets not covered in the toddlers classroom with children present.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed several brown ceiling tiles throughout the operation.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two out of three of the vans observed did not have a safety alarm system that worked properly.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
I observed two out of six children files without an emergency contact address.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm for the transportation van does not work.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the toddler room there was a bottle of bleach disinfectant cleaner on top of the cubby accessible to children. Note: This was discussed with the director and caregiver and removed immediately.
Yes
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
An employee in the infant room did not was their hands after changing an infants diaper.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Observed a bowl and spoon in the hand washing sink in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected by removing the bowl and spoon out of the hand washing sink.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Observed the playground fence with broken sharp pieces exposed that are accessible to children.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A bucket of gloves, cleaning rags and sponges and toilet bowl clearner was observed under a sink in a bathroom used by children. The bucket was not made inaccessible to children. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the bucket was removed from the bathroom.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
I observed the outside fence with 3 broken plywoods and sharp edges protruding out.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
3 dead roaches was on the floor in the cafeteria area where the kids sit and eat meals.
Yes
3 746.405(1) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers-911
The required emergency telephone numbers was not available on the required posting board. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes

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

Inspections (112)

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

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