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Esperanza Heights

Child care center · 429 HEIGHTS BLVD, Houston, TX 77007-2519 · License 816646

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 86. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (168)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.
4 746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.
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.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
A television in the stem room was not anchored down.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.
3 746.1325(b) - Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walkthrough I observed play equipment that had visible dirt and tree debris. I observed buckets containing water with bugs in the water.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the inspection a caregiver left two toddlers ages 22 months and 18 months unsupervised in the classroom to open the front door.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver wipe a toy that was placed in a child's mouth with a plain water paper towel and place back in the play center.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the inspection a caregiver left two toddlers ages 22 months and 18 months unsupervised in the classroom to open the front door.
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
A television in the stem room was not anchored down.
3 746.1325(b) - Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walkthrough I observed play equipment that had visible dirt and tree debris. I observed buckets containing water with bugs in the water.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.
4 746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver wipe a toy that was placed in a child's mouth with a plain water paper towel and place back in the play center.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.
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.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.
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.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.
3 746.1325(b) - Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.
4 746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walkthrough I observed play equipment that had visible dirt and tree debris. I observed buckets containing water with bugs in the water.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver wipe a toy that was placed in a child's mouth with a plain water paper towel and place back in the play center.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
A television in the stem room was not anchored down.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the inspection a caregiver left two toddlers ages 22 months and 18 months unsupervised in the classroom to open the front door.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the inspection a caregiver left two toddlers ages 22 months and 18 months unsupervised in the classroom to open the front door.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver wipe a toy that was placed in a child's mouth with a plain water paper towel and place back in the play center.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.
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.
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
A television in the stem room was not anchored down.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
3 746.1325(b) - Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walkthrough I observed play equipment that had visible dirt and tree debris. I observed buckets containing water with bugs in the water.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.
4 746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.
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.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the inspection a caregiver left two toddlers ages 22 months and 18 months unsupervised in the classroom to open the front door.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.
3 746.1325(b) - Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.
4 746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver wipe a toy that was placed in a child's mouth with a plain water paper towel and place back in the play center.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.

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

Inspections (48)

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

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