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Connect Early Learning Center

Child care center · 4405 CRENSHAW RD, Pasadena, TX 77504-3628 · License 1814913

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 120. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (159)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
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, there is sufficient evidence to support students remain in time out longer than the students age.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulls students by their arm.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was placed into a restroom with the door closed as a form of punishment.
1 746.303(a)(3) - Report Change in Designee or Governing Body Address
The operation did not report a change in designee that occurred.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver popping a student on the bottom.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children are placed into highchairs as a form of timeout.
4 746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Twelve toddlers were observed without adequate furnishings to play with in the classroom.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver yelling at students.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The prek classroom was observed napping without the required walking space between the mats.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operations playground was observed with climbing structures without the required six inches of surfacing. Note: Photos were taken of the playground.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement to redirect a child.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations Fire Inspection expired 4/2/2026.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, the directors assistant did not demonstrate good judgement when interacting with another caregiver while children were in care.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A fan was observed plugged in on top of a counter in the school age classroom. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection available for review during the inspection. Fire Inspection was observed expired 4/2/2026.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two students were observed seated in highchairs without the required straps.
1 746.303(a)(3) - Report Change in Designee or Governing Body Address
The operation did not report a change in designee that occurred.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver yelling at students.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement to redirect a child.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, the directors assistant did not demonstrate good judgement when interacting with another caregiver while children were in care.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations Fire Inspection expired 4/2/2026.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two students were observed seated in highchairs without the required straps.
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, there is sufficient evidence to support students remain in time out longer than the students age.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulls students by their arm.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operations playground was observed with climbing structures without the required six inches of surfacing. Note: Photos were taken of the playground.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver popping a student on the bottom.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children are placed into highchairs as a form of timeout.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection available for review during the inspection. Fire Inspection was observed expired 4/2/2026.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was placed into a restroom with the door closed as a form of punishment.
4 746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Twelve toddlers were observed without adequate furnishings to play with in the classroom.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A fan was observed plugged in on top of a counter in the school age classroom. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The prek classroom was observed napping without the required walking space between the mats.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulls students by their arm.
1 746.303(a)(3) - Report Change in Designee or Governing Body Address
The operation did not report a change in designee that occurred.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection available for review during the inspection. Fire Inspection was observed expired 4/2/2026.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The prek classroom was observed napping without the required walking space between the mats.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement to redirect a child.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two students were observed seated in highchairs without the required straps.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A fan was observed plugged in on top of a counter in the school age classroom. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, the directors assistant did not demonstrate good judgement when interacting with another caregiver while children were in care.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children are placed into highchairs as a form of timeout.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations Fire Inspection expired 4/2/2026.
4 746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Twelve toddlers were observed without adequate furnishings to play with in the classroom.
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, there is sufficient evidence to support students remain in time out longer than the students age.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver popping a student on the bottom.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was placed into a restroom with the door closed as a form of punishment.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operations playground was observed with climbing structures without the required six inches of surfacing. Note: Photos were taken of the playground.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver yelling at students.
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, there is sufficient evidence to support students remain in time out longer than the students age.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was placed into a restroom with the door closed as a form of punishment.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
An unmounted fan was observed in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver yelling at students.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The prek classroom was observed napping without the required walking space between the mats.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
The twos caregiver did not know the ages of the youngest and oldest student in care.
1 746.303(a)(3) - Report Change in Designee or Governing Body Address
The operation did not report a change in designee that occurred.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver popping a student on the bottom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, the directors assistant did not demonstrate good judgement when interacting with another caregiver while children were in care.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The playground fence was observed with a broken lock. Note: A photo was taken of the fence.
4 746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Twelve toddlers were observed without adequate furnishings to play with in the classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement to redirect a child.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations Fire Inspection expired 4/2/2026.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulls students by their arm.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection available for review during the inspection. Fire Inspection was observed expired 4/2/2026.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children are placed into highchairs as a form of timeout.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operations playground was observed with climbing structures without the required six inches of surfacing. Note: Photos were taken of the playground.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A fan was observed plugged in on top of a counter in the school age classroom. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during inspection.
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two students were observed seated in highchairs without the required straps.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver yelling at students.
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, there is sufficient evidence to support students remain in time out longer than the students age.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations Fire Inspection expired 4/2/2026.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, the directors assistant did not demonstrate good judgement when interacting with another caregiver while children were in care.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
The twos caregiver did not know the ages of the youngest and oldest student in care.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The prek classroom was observed napping without the required walking space between the mats.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two students were observed seated in highchairs without the required straps.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The playground fence was observed with a broken lock. Note: A photo was taken of the fence.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
4 746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Twelve toddlers were observed without adequate furnishings to play with in the classroom.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulls students by their arm.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A fan was observed plugged in on top of a counter in the school age classroom. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement to redirect a child.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver popping a student on the bottom.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
An unmounted fan was observed in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
1 746.303(a)(3) - Report Change in Designee or Governing Body Address
The operation did not report a change in designee that occurred.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection available for review during the inspection. Fire Inspection was observed expired 4/2/2026.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was placed into a restroom with the door closed as a form of punishment.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children are placed into highchairs as a form of timeout.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operations playground was observed with climbing structures without the required six inches of surfacing. Note: Photos were taken of the playground.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children are placed into highchairs as a form of timeout.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulls students by their arm.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver popping a student on the bottom.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.

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

Inspections (77)

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

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