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Tree House Early Learning Academy

Child care center · 1476 WILCREST DR, Houston, TX 77042-2229 · License 1727499

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 85. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (176)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the infant rooms was uncovered.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on three out of five records checked.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
An infant bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are placed in highchairs for discipline.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The partition wall behind the door leading to the outdoor play area is broken with gaps.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Three employees reviewed did not have their annual trainings.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Director did not have the complete 30 hours of training of annual training.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on file for two out of five records checked. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
I observed a caregiver in the infant room rinse a child's bottle in the sink that is used for handwashing.
4 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
The caregiver in charge of a child who received minor scratches while in their care failed to notify the incoming caregivers of child's injuries and provide information of how the injuries happened.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver responsible for 9 children (22m-3y) did not know the number of children present in their classroom. Another caregiver responsible for 8 children (2y) also did not know the number of children present in their classroom.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The bottom dirt of the outside play area use zones were observed. Six inch or required mulch was not provided.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers have been using screen time, snack, treats, and extra play time as either rewards or punishments for not taking naps or being disruptive if not sleeping.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Observed a water hose on the operation's playground that was not rolled up and secured which will cause a tripping hazard. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
There are two ant piles on the operation's playground.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Classroom observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was watching six children with an age group of 12-17 months. Maximum allowed is 5.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One bottle milk given to one infant did not have the infant name on it. This was corrected when the director wrote the infant name on the bottle.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants feeding on a table chair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected when caregiver placed the safety straps on the children.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Two of three children records evaluated were missing the following from their admission forms as specified in subchapter 746.605: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached; 13) A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Observed a sand table filled with water and accessible to the children on the operation's playground. There were children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old playing on the playground. Note: This was corrected during the inspection by placing a top over the body of water, making the water inaccessible to children.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Child was observed to be sleeping on a stack of sleeping cots.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill surfacing materials on the operation's playground does not contain the proper depth.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill surfacing materials on the operation's playground does not contain the proper depth.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on file for two out of five records checked. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Observed a sand table filled with water and accessible to the children on the operation's playground. There were children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old playing on the playground. Note: This was corrected during the inspection by placing a top over the body of water, making the water inaccessible to children.
Yes
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers have been using screen time, snack, treats, and extra play time as either rewards or punishments for not taking naps or being disruptive if not sleeping.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Classroom observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was watching six children with an age group of 12-17 months. Maximum allowed is 5.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are placed in highchairs for discipline.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
There are two ant piles on the operation's playground.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Child was observed to be sleeping on a stack of sleeping cots.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants feeding on a table chair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected when caregiver placed the safety straps on the children.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Two of three children records evaluated were missing the following from their admission forms as specified in subchapter 746.605: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached; 13) A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Three employees reviewed did not have their annual trainings.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver responsible for 9 children (22m-3y) did not know the number of children present in their classroom. Another caregiver responsible for 8 children (2y) also did not know the number of children present in their classroom.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on three out of five records checked.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the infant rooms was uncovered.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Director did not have the complete 30 hours of training of annual training.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One bottle milk given to one infant did not have the infant name on it. This was corrected when the director wrote the infant name on the bottle.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Observed a water hose on the operation's playground that was not rolled up and secured which will cause a tripping hazard. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
An infant bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The partition wall behind the door leading to the outdoor play area is broken with gaps.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
I observed a caregiver in the infant room rinse a child's bottle in the sink that is used for handwashing.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The bottom dirt of the outside play area use zones were observed. Six inch or required mulch was not provided.
4 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
The caregiver in charge of a child who received minor scratches while in their care failed to notify the incoming caregivers of child's injuries and provide information of how the injuries happened.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Child was observed to be sleeping on a stack of sleeping cots.
4 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
The caregiver in charge of a child who received minor scratches while in their care failed to notify the incoming caregivers of child's injuries and provide information of how the injuries happened.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
I observed a caregiver in the infant room rinse a child's bottle in the sink that is used for handwashing.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One bottle milk given to one infant did not have the infant name on it. This was corrected when the director wrote the infant name on the bottle.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The partition wall behind the door leading to the outdoor play area is broken with gaps.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on three out of five records checked.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers have been using screen time, snack, treats, and extra play time as either rewards or punishments for not taking naps or being disruptive if not sleeping.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The bottom dirt of the outside play area use zones were observed. Six inch or required mulch was not provided.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
An infant bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Observed a water hose on the operation's playground that was not rolled up and secured which will cause a tripping hazard. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Three employees reviewed did not have their annual trainings.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver responsible for 9 children (22m-3y) did not know the number of children present in their classroom. Another caregiver responsible for 8 children (2y) also did not know the number of children present in their classroom.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants feeding on a table chair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected when caregiver placed the safety straps on the children.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the infant rooms was uncovered.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Director did not have the complete 30 hours of training of annual training.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on file for two out of five records checked. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill surfacing materials on the operation's playground does not contain the proper depth.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Two of three children records evaluated were missing the following from their admission forms as specified in subchapter 746.605: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached; 13) A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Observed a sand table filled with water and accessible to the children on the operation's playground. There were children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old playing on the playground. Note: This was corrected during the inspection by placing a top over the body of water, making the water inaccessible to children.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Classroom observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was watching six children with an age group of 12-17 months. Maximum allowed is 5.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are placed in highchairs for discipline.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
There are two ant piles on the operation's playground.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill surfacing materials on the operation's playground does not contain the proper depth.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Child was observed to be sleeping on a stack of sleeping cots.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver responsible for 9 children (22m-3y) did not know the number of children present in their classroom. Another caregiver responsible for 8 children (2y) also did not know the number of children present in their classroom.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
I observed a caregiver in the infant room rinse a child's bottle in the sink that is used for handwashing.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Classroom observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was watching six children with an age group of 12-17 months. Maximum allowed is 5.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants feeding on a table chair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected when caregiver placed the safety straps on the children.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
There are two ant piles on the operation's playground.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The bottom dirt of the outside play area use zones were observed. Six inch or required mulch was not provided.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
An infant bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Director did not have the complete 30 hours of training of annual training.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers have been using screen time, snack, treats, and extra play time as either rewards or punishments for not taking naps or being disruptive if not sleeping.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on three out of five records checked.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the infant rooms was uncovered.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The partition wall behind the door leading to the outdoor play area is broken with gaps.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Observed a water hose on the operation's playground that was not rolled up and secured which will cause a tripping hazard. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Two of three children records evaluated were missing the following from their admission forms as specified in subchapter 746.605: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached; 13) A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Three employees reviewed did not have their annual trainings.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Observed a sand table filled with water and accessible to the children on the operation's playground. There were children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old playing on the playground. Note: This was corrected during the inspection by placing a top over the body of water, making the water inaccessible to children.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One bottle milk given to one infant did not have the infant name on it. This was corrected when the director wrote the infant name on the bottle.
Yes
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are placed in highchairs for discipline.
4 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
The caregiver in charge of a child who received minor scratches while in their care failed to notify the incoming caregivers of child's injuries and provide information of how the injuries happened.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on file for two out of five records checked. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on three out of five records checked.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants feeding on a table chair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected when caregiver placed the safety straps on the children.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the infant rooms was uncovered.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on file for two out of five records checked. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
An infant bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
There are two ant piles on the operation's playground.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One bottle milk given to one infant did not have the infant name on it. This was corrected when the director wrote the infant name on the bottle.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The bottom dirt of the outside play area use zones were observed. Six inch or required mulch was not provided.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Two of three children records evaluated were missing the following from their admission forms as specified in subchapter 746.605: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached; 13) A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Observed a sand table filled with water and accessible to the children on the operation's playground. There were children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old playing on the playground. Note: This was corrected during the inspection by placing a top over the body of water, making the water inaccessible to children.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Child was observed to be sleeping on a stack of sleeping cots.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The partition wall behind the door leading to the outdoor play area is broken with gaps.

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

Inspections (80)

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

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