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Urban Strategies EHS Houston

Child care center · 6615 IRVINGTON BLVD, Houston, TX 77022-5625 · License 1752556

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 102. InfantToddlerPre-Kindergarten

Violation history (133)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Four caregivers were observed in caring for children without an active background check. Two out of four caregiver's background check was pending. Two out of four caregivers did not a background check submitted.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know or have information for a child's age. This was corrected when the caregiver updated the classroom name to face board with the child's name and age.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review, and/or accessible for Licensing during the initial inspection. Reportedly, one out of three infants observed in care is not yet on table food. No documentation was available to review to verify the information.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that an incident report was not shared with the parent.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that a copy of the incident report was not shared with the child?s parents.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection, the last fire inspection was on 4/14/2023.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Two caregivers observed in the Infant two classroom were observed utilizing their phone, and computer while children were observed in care during naptime. Caregivers were informed to remove, and/or put away equipment.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Based on the information obtained, one caregiver was utilizing their personal cellphone while caring for children.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Caregivers in the Toddler (Mercury) classroom was not aware of the ages of the six children present, in which they are responsible for.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver was seen grabbing a child aggressively by the arms when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
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
Video footage shows caregivers failed to supervise children adequately, leading to an injury when a child sat incorrectly in a chair.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not respond promptly after a child fell off the chair and failed to offer comfort or support.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Children were observed with their faces covered during naptime.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver grabbed and pulled on a child?s arm when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Children were observed with their faces covered during naptime.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not respond promptly after a child fell off the chair and failed to offer comfort or support.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver grabbed and pulled on a child?s arm when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that a copy of the incident report was not shared with the child?s parents.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Based on the information obtained, one caregiver was utilizing their personal cellphone while caring for children.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Caregivers in the Toddler (Mercury) classroom was not aware of the ages of the six children present, in which they are responsible for.
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
Video footage shows caregivers failed to supervise children adequately, leading to an injury when a child sat incorrectly in a chair.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver was seen grabbing a child aggressively by the arms when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review, and/or accessible for Licensing during the initial inspection. Reportedly, one out of three infants observed in care is not yet on table food. No documentation was available to review to verify the information.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Four caregivers were observed in caring for children without an active background check. Two out of four caregiver's background check was pending. Two out of four caregivers did not a background check submitted.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that an incident report was not shared with the parent.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Two caregivers observed in the Infant two classroom were observed utilizing their phone, and computer while children were observed in care during naptime. Caregivers were informed to remove, and/or put away equipment.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection, the last fire inspection was on 4/14/2023.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know or have information for a child's age. This was corrected when the caregiver updated the classroom name to face board with the child's name and age.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection, the last fire inspection was on 4/14/2023.
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
Video footage shows caregivers failed to supervise children adequately, leading to an injury when a child sat incorrectly in a chair.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver was seen grabbing a child aggressively by the arms when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Based on the information obtained, one caregiver was utilizing their personal cellphone while caring for children.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that a copy of the incident report was not shared with the child?s parents.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Two caregivers observed in the Infant two classroom were observed utilizing their phone, and computer while children were observed in care during naptime. Caregivers were informed to remove, and/or put away equipment.
Yes
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know or have information for a child's age. This was corrected when the caregiver updated the classroom name to face board with the child's name and age.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Children were observed with their faces covered during naptime.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Four caregivers were observed in caring for children without an active background check. Two out of four caregiver's background check was pending. Two out of four caregivers did not a background check submitted.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not respond promptly after a child fell off the chair and failed to offer comfort or support.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that an incident report was not shared with the parent.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Caregivers in the Toddler (Mercury) classroom was not aware of the ages of the six children present, in which they are responsible for.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver grabbed and pulled on a child?s arm when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review, and/or accessible for Licensing during the initial inspection. Reportedly, one out of three infants observed in care is not yet on table food. No documentation was available to review to verify the information.
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
Video footage shows caregivers failed to supervise children adequately, leading to an injury when a child sat incorrectly in a chair.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not respond promptly after a child fell off the chair and failed to offer comfort or support.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Children were observed with their faces covered during naptime.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Caregivers in the Toddler (Mercury) classroom was not aware of the ages of the six children present, in which they are responsible for.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that an incident report was not shared with the parent.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
There is sufficient evidence to determine that diaper changes were not completed promptly.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver grabbed and pulled on a child?s arm when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review, and/or accessible for Licensing during the initial inspection. Reportedly, one out of three infants observed in care is not yet on table food. No documentation was available to review to verify the information.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Four caregivers were observed in caring for children without an active background check. Two out of four caregiver's background check was pending. Two out of four caregivers did not a background check submitted.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that a copy of the incident report was not shared with the child?s parents.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Two caregivers observed in the Infant two classroom were observed utilizing their phone, and computer while children were observed in care during naptime. Caregivers were informed to remove, and/or put away equipment.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know or have information for a child's age. This was corrected when the caregiver updated the classroom name to face board with the child's name and age.
Yes
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Based on the information obtained, one caregiver was utilizing their personal cellphone while caring for children.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection, the last fire inspection was on 4/14/2023.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver was seen grabbing a child aggressively by the arms when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Children were observed with their faces covered during naptime.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Four caregivers were observed in caring for children without an active background check. Two out of four caregiver's background check was pending. Two out of four caregivers did not a background check submitted.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that an incident report was not shared with the parent.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not respond promptly after a child fell off the chair and failed to offer comfort or support.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Based on the information obtained, one caregiver was utilizing their personal cellphone while caring for children.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver grabbed and pulled on a child?s arm when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Caregivers in the Toddler (Mercury) classroom was not aware of the ages of the six children present, in which they are responsible for.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review, and/or accessible for Licensing during the initial inspection. Reportedly, one out of three infants observed in care is not yet on table food. No documentation was available to review to verify the information.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that a copy of the incident report was not shared with the child?s parents.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
There is sufficient evidence to determine that diaper changes were not completed promptly.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver was seen grabbing a child aggressively by the arms when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Two caregivers observed in the Infant two classroom were observed utilizing their phone, and computer while children were observed in care during naptime. Caregivers were informed to remove, and/or put away equipment.
Yes
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
Video footage shows caregivers failed to supervise children adequately, leading to an injury when a child sat incorrectly in a chair.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection, the last fire inspection was on 4/14/2023.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know or have information for a child's age. This was corrected when the caregiver updated the classroom name to face board with the child's name and age.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection, the last fire inspection was on 4/14/2023.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver grabbed and pulled on a child?s arm when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not respond promptly after a child fell off the chair and failed to offer comfort or support.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Four caregivers were observed in caring for children without an active background check. Two out of four caregiver's background check was pending. Two out of four caregivers did not a background check submitted.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Two caregivers observed in the Infant two classroom were observed utilizing their phone, and computer while children were observed in care during naptime. Caregivers were informed to remove, and/or put away equipment.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
There is sufficient evidence to determine that diaper changes were not completed promptly.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that an incident report was not shared with the parent.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Based on the information obtained, one caregiver was utilizing their personal cellphone while caring for children.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Caregivers in the Toddler (Mercury) classroom was not aware of the ages of the six children present, in which they are responsible for.
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
Video footage shows caregivers failed to supervise children adequately, leading to an injury when a child sat incorrectly in a chair.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review, and/or accessible for Licensing during the initial inspection. Reportedly, one out of three infants observed in care is not yet on table food. No documentation was available to review to verify the information.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Children were observed with their faces covered during naptime.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know or have information for a child's age. This was corrected when the caregiver updated the classroom name to face board with the child's name and age.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver was seen grabbing a child aggressively by the arms when attempting to redirect the child as a form of guidance.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that a copy of the incident report was not shared with the child?s parents.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An incident report was not on record or provided for review during the investigation.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that a copy of the incident report was not shared with the child?s parents.

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

Inspections (69)

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

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