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As We Grow Learning Center - East

Child care center · 12355 WOOD FOREST DR, Houston, TX 77013-4944 · License 1723963

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 117. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (272)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using a cell phone while tasked with supervision of children.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was incomplete on the transportation van. The kit was missing tweezers and a thermometer. The first aid kit in the building was missing tape. Note:corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers did ot have CPR training.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the follow-up inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was not able to show records that they have been conducting their daily or monthly inspections to ensure the safety of the building and grounds for the children present.
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
There were 3 expired aspirin observed in the kit. Note:corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were watching a children's show on the classroom's tablet.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the investigation it was found that the operation had been deficient in supervision when caregivers were unaware of some of the school age children's behaviors and actions.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver used an object to hit a child.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection dead roaches were observed in the building and garbage was observed on the playground.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not provide an incident report when a parent made an allegation that a child was place at risk.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection it was observed that the infants had one caregiver with seven infants present. This classroom was over ratio by two infants. It was also observed that there was one caregiver with 12, two year olds. This classroom was over ratio by one toddler.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The play strructure on the playground had broken parts.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation had a broken toilet lid, with broken porcelain, accessible to the children in care. It was also found that the changing table in the infant room has a broken strap and is unstable, causing the potential of a baby sliding off. In it's current state, it is not suitable for use and presents a safety hazard.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection it was observed that a child's diaper was changed and the caregiver did not wash their hands afterwards.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
During the inspection it was observed that the changing pad was not sanitzed between each diaper change.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
During the investigation it was found that there was a 2-3 day period in February 2025 in which the operation did not have their air conditioner running and this caused the operation to be too hot inside for ideal and/or safe conditions for the children present.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection it was observed that 4 infants were having screen time, using their caregiver's tablet, sitting in highchairs.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
During the inspection it was observed that parents were not being allowed access into the main part of the operation while picking up their children. They were stopped in the front office and their children were brought out to them.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection it was observed that the toddler sink was not equipped with soap and the school age toilet was not equipped with toilet paper.
3 746.4409 - Location of Toilets
During the inspection it was observed that the toilet in the toddler classroom was not equipped any toilet paper as required for independent use.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational polices did not have information on Parent Rights.
3 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operation did not have the most updated information on how parents can access the Minimum standards online or the HHS web site.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation it was found that the operation is sometimes out of compliance with state required caregiver to child ratios. One caregiver will be left responsible for a higher number of children than they should have by themselves. This has occurred with the infants, toddlers, and school age children at different times in the past month.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to make a report when a child was placed at risk.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three caregivers did not have first aid training.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver with a hire date of 2/5/24 was missing 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/24 to 2/5/25. One caregiver with a hire date of 7/24/23 was missing 8 hours of training for training year 7/24/23 to 7/24/24. One caregiver with a hire date of 5/1/24 is missing 3 hours of training for training year 5/1/24 to 5/1/25. Corrected: When using 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/25 to2/5/25, using 8 hours for training year 7/24/25 to 7/24/26 and using 3 hours for training year 5/1/25 to 5/1/26.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were having screen time on the caregiver's cell phone.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
The caregiver did not intervene when a child was seen choking from a string wrapped around their neck.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child's diaper and then sat them at the table and served them a cup of milk without washing their hands or the child's hands first.
3 746.3309(a) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
There was no proof that there was a written agreement between the parent and operation that food would be brought from home.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are photographs that show pests in the director's office.
4 746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver removed their gloves after changing a diaper and did not wash their hands before moving on to the next child.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The play structure's did not have a use zone of six feet, the play structure is only 3 ft and 3 inches from the barrier.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using a cell phone while tasked with supervision of children.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The play strructure on the playground had broken parts.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the investigation it was found that the operation had been deficient in supervision when caregivers were unaware of some of the school age children's behaviors and actions.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
During the inspection it was observed that parents were not being allowed access into the main part of the operation while picking up their children. They were stopped in the front office and their children were brought out to them.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver with a hire date of 2/5/24 was missing 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/24 to 2/5/25. One caregiver with a hire date of 7/24/23 was missing 8 hours of training for training year 7/24/23 to 7/24/24. One caregiver with a hire date of 5/1/24 is missing 3 hours of training for training year 5/1/24 to 5/1/25. Corrected: When using 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/25 to2/5/25, using 8 hours for training year 7/24/25 to 7/24/26 and using 3 hours for training year 5/1/25 to 5/1/26.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
The caregiver did not intervene when a child was seen choking from a string wrapped around their neck.
4 746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver removed their gloves after changing a diaper and did not wash their hands before moving on to the next child.
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
There were 3 expired aspirin observed in the kit. Note:corrected at inspection.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the follow-up inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were having screen time on the caregiver's cell phone.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection dead roaches were observed in the building and garbage was observed on the playground.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation had a broken toilet lid, with broken porcelain, accessible to the children in care. It was also found that the changing table in the infant room has a broken strap and is unstable, causing the potential of a baby sliding off. In it's current state, it is not suitable for use and presents a safety hazard.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was not able to show records that they have been conducting their daily or monthly inspections to ensure the safety of the building and grounds for the children present.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
During the inspection it was observed that the changing pad was not sanitzed between each diaper change.
3 746.3309(a) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
There was no proof that there was a written agreement between the parent and operation that food would be brought from home.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three caregivers did not have first aid training.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were watching a children's show on the classroom's tablet.
3 746.4409 - Location of Toilets
During the inspection it was observed that the toilet in the toddler classroom was not equipped any toilet paper as required for independent use.
3 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operation did not have the most updated information on how parents can access the Minimum standards online or the HHS web site.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection it was observed that a child's diaper was changed and the caregiver did not wash their hands afterwards.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection it was observed that the infants had one caregiver with seven infants present. This classroom was over ratio by two infants. It was also observed that there was one caregiver with 12, two year olds. This classroom was over ratio by one toddler.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was incomplete on the transportation van. The kit was missing tweezers and a thermometer. The first aid kit in the building was missing tape. Note:corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational polices did not have information on Parent Rights.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers did ot have CPR training.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection it was observed that 4 infants were having screen time, using their caregiver's tablet, sitting in highchairs.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
During the investigation it was found that there was a 2-3 day period in February 2025 in which the operation did not have their air conditioner running and this caused the operation to be too hot inside for ideal and/or safe conditions for the children present.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver used an object to hit a child.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child's diaper and then sat them at the table and served them a cup of milk without washing their hands or the child's hands first.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are photographs that show pests in the director's office.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to make a report when a child was placed at risk.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation it was found that the operation is sometimes out of compliance with state required caregiver to child ratios. One caregiver will be left responsible for a higher number of children than they should have by themselves. This has occurred with the infants, toddlers, and school age children at different times in the past month.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not provide an incident report when a parent made an allegation that a child was place at risk.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The play structure's did not have a use zone of six feet, the play structure is only 3 ft and 3 inches from the barrier.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection it was observed that the toddler sink was not equipped with soap and the school age toilet was not equipped with toilet paper.
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
There were 3 expired aspirin observed in the kit. Note:corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The play strructure on the playground had broken parts.
3 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operation did not have the most updated information on how parents can access the Minimum standards online or the HHS web site.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are photographs that show pests in the director's office.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver used an object to hit a child.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation had a broken toilet lid, with broken porcelain, accessible to the children in care. It was also found that the changing table in the infant room has a broken strap and is unstable, causing the potential of a baby sliding off. In it's current state, it is not suitable for use and presents a safety hazard.
3 746.4409 - Location of Toilets
During the inspection it was observed that the toilet in the toddler classroom was not equipped any toilet paper as required for independent use.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection it was observed that 4 infants were having screen time, using their caregiver's tablet, sitting in highchairs.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
During the inspection it was observed that parents were not being allowed access into the main part of the operation while picking up their children. They were stopped in the front office and their children were brought out to them.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to make a report when a child was placed at risk.
4 746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver removed their gloves after changing a diaper and did not wash their hands before moving on to the next child.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was incomplete on the transportation van. The kit was missing tweezers and a thermometer. The first aid kit in the building was missing tape. Note:corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection dead roaches were observed in the building and garbage was observed on the playground.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using a cell phone while tasked with supervision of children.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not provide an incident report when a parent made an allegation that a child was place at risk.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
During the inspection it was observed that the changing pad was not sanitzed between each diaper change.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the follow-up inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver with a hire date of 2/5/24 was missing 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/24 to 2/5/25. One caregiver with a hire date of 7/24/23 was missing 8 hours of training for training year 7/24/23 to 7/24/24. One caregiver with a hire date of 5/1/24 is missing 3 hours of training for training year 5/1/24 to 5/1/25. Corrected: When using 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/25 to2/5/25, using 8 hours for training year 7/24/25 to 7/24/26 and using 3 hours for training year 5/1/25 to 5/1/26.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child's diaper and then sat them at the table and served them a cup of milk without washing their hands or the child's hands first.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation it was found that the operation is sometimes out of compliance with state required caregiver to child ratios. One caregiver will be left responsible for a higher number of children than they should have by themselves. This has occurred with the infants, toddlers, and school age children at different times in the past month.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
The caregiver did not intervene when a child was seen choking from a string wrapped around their neck.
3 746.3309(a) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
There was no proof that there was a written agreement between the parent and operation that food would be brought from home.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three caregivers did not have first aid training.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The play structure's did not have a use zone of six feet, the play structure is only 3 ft and 3 inches from the barrier.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was not able to show records that they have been conducting their daily or monthly inspections to ensure the safety of the building and grounds for the children present.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection it was observed that a child's diaper was changed and the caregiver did not wash their hands afterwards.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection it was observed that the infants had one caregiver with seven infants present. This classroom was over ratio by two infants. It was also observed that there was one caregiver with 12, two year olds. This classroom was over ratio by one toddler.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
During the investigation it was found that there was a 2-3 day period in February 2025 in which the operation did not have their air conditioner running and this caused the operation to be too hot inside for ideal and/or safe conditions for the children present.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the investigation it was found that the operation had been deficient in supervision when caregivers were unaware of some of the school age children's behaviors and actions.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were watching a children's show on the classroom's tablet.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers did ot have CPR training.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection it was observed that the toddler sink was not equipped with soap and the school age toilet was not equipped with toilet paper.

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

Inspections (88)

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

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