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Cora's Cottage Care For Kids

Child care center · 10851 SCARSDALE BLVD STE 700, Houston, TX 77089-5742 · License 1701918

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 73. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (94)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observe infant group ages 6-months to 14-months in the same room with school-age children three to 10yos.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present in the operation without receiving a background check eligibility determination.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
Yes
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observe infant group ages 6-months to 14-months in the same room with school-age children three to 10yos.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present in the operation without receiving a background check eligibility determination.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present in the operation without receiving a background check eligibility determination.
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
Yes
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observe infant group ages 6-months to 14-months in the same room with school-age children three to 10yos.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observe infant group ages 6-months to 14-months in the same room with school-age children three to 10yos.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present in the operation without receiving a background check eligibility determination.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present in the operation without receiving a background check eligibility determination.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observe infant group ages 6-months to 14-months in the same room with school-age children three to 10yos.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present in the operation without receiving a background check eligibility determination.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observe infant group ages 6-months to 14-months in the same room with school-age children three to 10yos.
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
Yes
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present in the operation without receiving a background check eligibility determination.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present in the operation without receiving a background check eligibility determination.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
Yes
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.

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

Inspections (70)

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

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