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Locomotion Early Learning Center

Child care center · 6142 HIGHWAY 6 N UNIT 16, Houston, TX 77084-1304 · License 1741892

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 56. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (464)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
4	—	746.201(4) - Designating Director The designated director is in the classroom as a caregiver and the owner is acting as a director.	—
3	—	746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest the operation did not have a signed authorization to drop off and pick up the child from his home. The signed transportation authorization states the child should be dropped off and picked up from the child's elementary school and not the child's home.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required Director has not completed the required 30 hours of annual training.	—
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked There is no locking mechanism for the fenced outdoor activity area.	—
4	—	746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment During the walk through the outdoor playground was observed, there were debris of trash on the ground, grass not cut down and toys. Photos were taken during the walk through.	—
4	—	746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age In the infant room there is 6 children present. 5 months, 8 months, two 14 month olds and two 2 year olds.	Yes
4	—	746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age 15 children were combined in one room ages 15months -4 years old with 2 teachers. Note: This was corrected when the teachers went into seperate rooms.	—
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked The playground was locked and not accessible to licensing upon request.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement 4 out of 8 files reviewed did not have health statements.	—
4	—	746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt The mulch on the playground is placed on top of concrete.	—
3	—	746.1507(4) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - All Children Included A child relative (3 years old) is in the infant room with children ages 6 weeks to 17 months	—
4	—	746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space The fence for the outdoor space is not completely closed and has an opening.	—
4	—	746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact 4 out of 8 files did not have an emergency contact.	—
4	—	746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers A baby walker with wheels was present in the infant room. This was corrected when the wheels were removed.	Yes
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired The playground area has sand around it. The sand is accessible to children.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement 4 out of 8 files reviewed did not have health statements.	—
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 Upon arrival a 2 year old was observed in the office of the operation unsupervised.	—
4	—	746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan A child with multiple diagnosed food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.	—
4	—	746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered In the infant room there were 2 outlets exposed without covers.	—
4	—	746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact 4 out of 8 files did not have an emergency contact.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child did not have an immunization record present in their file.	—
3	—	746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills The documentation of drills were not available for review upon request.	—
3	—	746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required The outdoor play area has only an exit to the outdoors.	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired There are pieces of wood on the playground and the fence has an opening.	—
3	—	746.901 - Required Personnel Records Seven complete personnel files were not available for me to observe during my inspection.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required Director has not completed the required 30 hours of annual training.	—
2	—	746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees The operation has failed to report the number of employees who left in 2025.	—
5	—	746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings I observed two nails and two jacket hooks protruding from the outdoor playground fencing.	—
4	—	746.5207(a)(2) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room There are two classrooms without exit doors.	—
4	—	746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based Two employees, including the director, did not have valid CPR that meets minimum standard requirements and includes a hands-on portion with the mannequin.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement 5 out of 5 children did not have a health statment on file.	—
4	—	746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner During walk through it was observed by the exit door a trash bag was on the floor accessible to children. Note: Trash bag was removed and clear of access to children. This was correct at inspection.	Yes
4	—	746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs There was no attendance record of children in the pre k room.	—
4	—	746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets A loose crib sheet was in use and presented an entanglement hazard. This was corrected when it was replaced with a tighter fitting sheet.	Yes
4	—	746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime I observed a classroom with 7 children napping with no adequate lighting.	—
3	—	746.1507(4) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - All Children Included A child relative is not being counted in ratio.	—
3	—	746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills The documentation of drills were not available for review upon request.	—
4	—	746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages The caregiver in the prek room did not know the ages of children in her care.	—
4	—	746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age In the infant room there was one crib observed with 2 infants under 17 months.	—
4	—	746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area There is no handwashing sink in the infant room.	—
3	—	746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions The menu did not match what was served for lunch. The menu stated sloppy joes and I observed mashed potatoes with corn and bread.	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired The playground area has screws on the ground, toys with standing water, metal pieces and sandbags.	—
3	—	746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area There was no hand washing sink in the diaper changing area in a room used by children that are still in diapers.	—
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 walkthrough a 3 year old was observed walking the hall unsupervised.	—
5	—	746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes An infant was observed in a carseat for more than 15 minutes.	—
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked The gate to the play area is locked and the owner does not have access to the key.	—
4	—	746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards The outside space meant for use by children is overgrown with grass and not safe to be used.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation A caregiver was present around children prior to receiving an eligible background check.	—
4	—	746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food A pot with food in it was uncovered in the refrigerator.	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired There are pieces of wood on the playground and the fence has an opening.	—
4	—	746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment The designated play area has long grass and trees that is not safe for the children to play in.	—
5	—	746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle There was no child safety alarm installed in the vehicle that is currently being used to transport children in care.	—
4	—	746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram In the toddler room, there is no relocation diagram.	—
5	—	746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children I observed a caregiver answer the door leaving 2 kids unsupervised, I also observed a caregiver take a child to the restroom leaving the classroom with 7 kids unsupervised.	—
4	—	746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact 5 out of 5 children did not have emergency contacts on their admission form	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check.	—
4	—	746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards I observed in the infant room a paint bucket and paint pail filled with paint on the changing table and near bottles. I also observed a caregiver painting and washing paint brushes in the infant sink while 3 infants were in care on the floor.	Yes
4	—	746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups The infants bottle was not labeled with a name.	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired There are pieces of wood on the playground and the fence has an opening.	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired The playground area has screws on the ground, toys with standing water, metal pieces and sandbags.	—
4	—	746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact 4 out of 8 files did not have an emergency contact.	—
4	—	746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages The caregiver in the prek room did not know the ages of children in her care.	—
4	—	746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based Two employees, including the director, did not have valid CPR that meets minimum standard requirements and includes a hands-on portion with the mannequin.	—
4	—	746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards The outside space meant for use by children is overgrown with grass and not safe to be used.	—
4	—	746.201(4) - Designating Director The designated director is in the classroom as a caregiver and the owner is acting as a director.	—
4	—	746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups The infants bottle was not labeled with a name.	—
2	—	746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees The operation has failed to report the number of employees who left in 2025.	—
4	—	746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment The designated play area has long grass and trees that is not safe for the children to play in.	—
4	—	746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food A pot with food in it was uncovered in the refrigerator.	—
4	—	746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt The mulch on the playground is placed on top of concrete.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations One child did not have an immunization record present in their file.	—
4	—	746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs There was no attendance record of children in the pre k room.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement 4 out of 8 files reviewed did not have health statements.	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired The playground area has sand around it. The sand is accessible to children.	—
3	—	746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest the operation did not have a signed authorization to drop off and pick up the child from his home. The signed transportation authorization states the child should be dropped off and picked up from the child's elementary school and not the child's home.	—
5	—	746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings I observed two nails and two jacket hooks protruding from the outdoor playground fencing.	—
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked There is no locking mechanism for the fenced outdoor activity area.	—
4	—	746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram In the toddler room, there is no relocation diagram.	—
4	—	746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime I observed a classroom with 7 children napping with no adequate lighting.	—
4	—	746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area There is no handwashing sink in the infant room.	—
5	—	746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes An infant was observed in a carseat for more than 15 minutes.	—
3	—	746.901 - Required Personnel Records Seven complete personnel files were not available for me to observe during my inspection.	—
5	—	746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle There was no child safety alarm installed in the vehicle that is currently being used to transport children in care.	—
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 Upon arrival a 2 year old was observed in the office of the operation unsupervised.	—
3	—	746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills The documentation of drills were not available for review upon request.	—
4	—	746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age In the infant room there is 6 children present. 5 months, 8 months, two 14 month olds and two 2 year olds.	Yes
4	—	746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age In the infant room there was one crib observed with 2 infants under 17 months.	—
4	—	746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards I observed in the infant room a paint bucket and paint pail filled with paint on the changing table and near bottles. I also observed a caregiver painting and washing paint brushes in the infant sink while 3 infants were in care on the floor.	Yes
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check.	—
4	—	746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered In the infant room there were 2 outlets exposed without covers.	—
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked The playground was locked and not accessible to licensing upon request.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required Director has not completed the required 30 hours of annual training.	—
4	—	746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets A loose crib sheet was in use and presented an entanglement hazard. This was corrected when it was replaced with a tighter fitting sheet.	Yes
3	—	746.1507(4) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - All Children Included A child relative is not being counted in ratio.	—
4	—	746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact 4 out of 8 files did not have an emergency contact.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement 5 out of 5 children did not have a health statment on file.	—
4	—	746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan A child with multiple diagnosed food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation A caregiver was present around children prior to receiving an eligible background check.	—
4	—	746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked The gate to the play area is locked and the owner does not have access to the key.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement 4 out of 8 files reviewed did not have health statements.	—

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

Inspections (120)

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

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