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Home Sweet Home Childcare

Child care center · 16618 CLAY RD, Houston, TX 77084-4088 · License 1740239

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 85. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (344)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The Director is missing 13 hours of required annual training hours.
3 746.4601(11) - Active Play Safety Requirements for After-school Care in A Public Facility
There were two play equipment in the outside play area that was broken. Note: One play equipment was repaired during the inspection and the other one was removed from the play area.
Yes
3 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport. Note: 4 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a personal device. Note: Supervision was discussed, however the citation was recited. I observed two sharp objects accessible to children in the kitchen. I also observed a caregiver leave a classroom with 9 children in care, ages 2-3 years of age.
5 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of Services added such as: Transportation and Drop In Care.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
4 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
The television in the Two's & Threes room was sitting on a table not anchored. Note: The TV was moved during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
I observed two cribs in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed 9 infants in the classroom with one caregiver.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a pesonal device.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
I observed while outdoors standing water, tarp that covers the play equipment in need of repair, the gate to the the electric box open and the back gate open.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
The written operational policy does not have transportation included. Note: The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
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
While waiting for someone to open the door a child was observed walking to their classroom unsupervised.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation did not report the number of employees who left in 2024
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection I observed a electrical box that was lifted out of the wall exposing wires, Broken fence boards on the playground as well as a wooden deck with the astro turf covering ripped and torn, broken plastic toys as well as debris on the ground.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
2 caregivers CPR/First Aid training has expired. 2 caregivers have invalid CPR training taken online only.
3 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how the child care staff will continue to care for the children after the emergency occurs and how they will reunify the children with their parents.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
I observed the director and a caregiver who transports, have no transportation training available upon request.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
I observed a caregiver on a personal laptop device while supervising children in care. Note: During the inspection the caregiver removed the device.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed ten children ages 18 months through 23 months and a 3 year old being supervised by one caregiver in the rear classroom. The maximum number of children in this age group that one caregiver may supervise is nine.
Yes
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
5 out of 8 files reviewed did not have the health statement section completed on the admission form.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The electronic child safety alarm on the vehicle used to transport children was not working during the inspection.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A 17 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 15 minutes before being moved to a crib.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background results caring for 22 children ages 2-3 years old.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
3 out 8 children did not have immunization records on file.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 caregivers FA/CPR expired. 2 caregivers CPR is invalid becuase it was completed online.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the inspection I observed, a tall pole on the playground, large holes in both fenecs, a bungee cord, no lock on the outdoor storage box, no padding around the poles.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A 5 month old infant was not strapped in a bouncer during inspection.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The owner removed the infant from the rocker.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: The operation was still missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported and a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal, secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the adult occupants.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
5 out of 8 of the staff files reviews did not have the dates of when trainings were completed.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report available to review.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Based on the investigation and information obtained there were sufficient evidence to conclude a highchair and a seat at the toddler table had missing safety straps.
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
A 5 year old child was left in the office for 10 minutes with the Licensing Inspector, then the child woke up and walked out to the front lobby entrance and stood by the front door until the Director intervened approximately 5 minutes later.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted November 3, 2022 and is now expired.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
I observed three play yards in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed 24 children in a classroom including infants with one caregiver. The youngest child in the room was 17 months. The oldest child in the room was 5 years old. Note: A caregiver showed up to relieve the other teacher and the children were all put back in the correct classes, according to ages.
Yes
3 746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
1 out 8 children did have a current immunization record on file.
5 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of Services added such as: Transportation and Drop In Care.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed ten children ages 18 months through 23 months and a 3 year old being supervised by one caregiver in the rear classroom. The maximum number of children in this age group that one caregiver may supervise is nine.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed 9 infants in the classroom with one caregiver.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The Director is missing 13 hours of required annual training hours.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The electronic child safety alarm on the vehicle used to transport children was not working during the inspection.
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how the child care staff will continue to care for the children after the emergency occurs and how they will reunify the children with their parents.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a pesonal device.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
5 out of 8 of the staff files reviews did not have the dates of when trainings were completed.
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
The television in the Two's & Threes room was sitting on a table not anchored. Note: The TV was moved during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the inspection I observed, a tall pole on the playground, large holes in both fenecs, a bungee cord, no lock on the outdoor storage box, no padding around the poles.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A 5 month old infant was not strapped in a bouncer during inspection.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
5 out of 8 files reviewed did not have the health statement section completed on the admission form.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
I observed two cribs in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed 24 children in a classroom including infants with one caregiver. The youngest child in the room was 17 months. The oldest child in the room was 5 years old. Note: A caregiver showed up to relieve the other teacher and the children were all put back in the correct classes, according to ages.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
I observed a caregiver on a personal laptop device while supervising children in care. Note: During the inspection the caregiver removed the device.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
2 caregivers CPR/First Aid training has expired. 2 caregivers have invalid CPR training taken online only.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
The written operational policy does not have transportation included. Note: The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 caregivers FA/CPR expired. 2 caregivers CPR is invalid becuase it was completed online.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
4 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.
3 746.4601(11) - Active Play Safety Requirements for After-school Care in A Public Facility
There were two play equipment in the outside play area that was broken. Note: One play equipment was repaired during the inspection and the other one was removed from the play area.
Yes
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
3 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
3 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport. Note: 4 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted November 3, 2022 and is now expired.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
3 out 8 children did not have immunization records on file.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background results caring for 22 children ages 2-3 years old.
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
A 5 year old child was left in the office for 10 minutes with the Licensing Inspector, then the child woke up and walked out to the front lobby entrance and stood by the front door until the Director intervened approximately 5 minutes later.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Based on the investigation and information obtained there were sufficient evidence to conclude a highchair and a seat at the toddler table had missing safety straps.
3 746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
1 out 8 children did have a current immunization record on file.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: The operation was still missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported and a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal, secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the adult occupants.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
I observed while outdoors standing water, tarp that covers the play equipment in need of repair, the gate to the the electric box open and the back gate open.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation did not report the number of employees who left in 2024
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A 17 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 15 minutes before being moved to a crib.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report available to review.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
I observed three play yards in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
I observed the director and a caregiver who transports, have no transportation training available upon request.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a personal device. Note: Supervision was discussed, however the citation was recited. I observed two sharp objects accessible to children in the kitchen. I also observed a caregiver leave a classroom with 9 children in care, ages 2-3 years of age.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The owner removed the infant from the rocker.
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
While waiting for someone to open the door a child was observed walking to their classroom unsupervised.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection I observed a electrical box that was lifted out of the wall exposing wires, Broken fence boards on the playground as well as a wooden deck with the astro turf covering ripped and torn, broken plastic toys as well as debris on the ground.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
4 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Based on the investigation and information obtained there were sufficient evidence to conclude a highchair and a seat at the toddler table had missing safety straps.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A 17 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 15 minutes before being moved to a crib.
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how the child care staff will continue to care for the children after the emergency occurs and how they will reunify the children with their parents.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The electronic child safety alarm on the vehicle used to transport children was not working during the inspection.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background results caring for 22 children ages 2-3 years old.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
The written operational policy does not have transportation included. Note: The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
I observed a caregiver on a personal laptop device while supervising children in care. Note: During the inspection the caregiver removed the device.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
I observed two cribs in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
5 out of 8 files reviewed did not have the health statement section completed on the admission form.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed ten children ages 18 months through 23 months and a 3 year old being supervised by one caregiver in the rear classroom. The maximum number of children in this age group that one caregiver may supervise is nine.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted November 3, 2022 and is now expired.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 caregivers FA/CPR expired. 2 caregivers CPR is invalid becuase it was completed online.

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

Inspections (136)

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

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