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Toddler House 5

Child care center · 150 E WEST RD, Houston, TX 77060-5015 · License 60428

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 75. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (384)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies did not include the following information: 1. The benefits of outdoor play. 2. Recommended clothing and footwear. 3. The criteria used to determine when the weather will prevent outdoor play. 4. Parent's Rights. 5. The correct website for Child Care Regulation.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Two children's records lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not receive annual training hours in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Infants are not going outside daily.
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
Infant children were not being properly supervised. The caregiver was sitting in the doorway of the classroom and playground. Three children were observed playing on the playground. The other two children were in the classroom.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out eight child files reviewed is missing the immunization on file.
4 746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Waster hoses used on Friday were on the toddler playground. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, 1 did not receive annual training for the January 2024-January 2025 training year in the following topics: 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medications 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 5. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one did not complete an orientation that included the following topics: administering medication, responding to and preventing food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials and precautions when transporting children.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director is not current with the required transportation safety training. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked a health statement from a health care provider.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The director did not receive annual training hours in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Based on the investigation completed it found that the director is not present at the center. It was found that the director is present less than 75% of the time or less than 30 hours a week.
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
The CPSC form has not been completed for 2025. The last one was completed in January 2024.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
During the inspection, children were observed on the swings without any surfacing underneath. Picture taken
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill surfacing in the use zones for equipment at least 5 feet high is not being maintained at a depth of at least 6 inches.
3 746.611(a)(2) - Required Health Statement - Signed affidavit from parent stating medical diagnosis and treatment conflict with religious beliefs
Of the seven children's records evaluated, two lacked a parent signed health statement that the child has been examined by a health care professional within the past year.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
A file for a newly enrolled child was not available for review during the inspection.
2 746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Caregivers did not receive at least six clock hours of training through in-person training.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director received 22 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the March 2024-March 2025 training year. The director will need to complete 8 clock hours of training.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One caregiver did not complete training in communicable diseases including immunizations and food allergies.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Of the seven personnel records evaluated, two did not complete the required 24 clock hours of training for their respective training year.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, 1 staff has not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the follow up completed a 7 month was combined with two older 2 year olds (32 Months) for nap time. There were 14 children total in the building.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
One personnel file reviewed had a education document in a foreign language and not translated to english.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The First Aid Kits on the buses was missing supplies. Bus 12 was missing scissors, tweezers and adhesive tape and Bus 11 was missing a thermometer.
Yes
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket with water was accessible to children in the children's restroom. This was corrected when the mop bucket was removed from the restroom an away from children's access.
Yes
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked the name and address of the doctor for the health statement.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose-full surfacing in the use zones for the swings, which is at least 9 feet; is not being maintained at a depth of at least 9 inches.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive annual training hours in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Of the seven personnel records evaluated, two have not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing tables are not equipped with a smooth, non-absorbent easy to clean pad. Diapers are being changed on a wooden surface.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The director did not receive annual training hours in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child out of eight child files reviewed is missing the health statement on file.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
An air blower was found to be accessible to children in a classroom that did not have a safegaurd or barrier around it. This was corrected when the blower was removed out of the classroom.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated within the last 30 days.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
An infant was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group.
4 746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
The daily report sheet for one child did not include the times or amount of food the child is eatinig throughout the day.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The loose fill surfacing in the use zone for equipment on the infant/toddler playground is not measuring at least 6 inches.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, the following information was not available for review: 1. One staff lacked the age and education requirements 2. One staff lacked photo identification 3. One staff lacked signed documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received. 4. All staff lacked a pre-employment affidavit 5. One staff lacked a notarized affidavit
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Background checks for persons no longer affiliated with the operation has not been inactivated.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, 1 did not receive annual training for the January 2024-January 2025 training year in the following topics: 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medications 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 5. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the investigation completed it was determined that a staff member is using inappropriate discipline with the children. This includes yelling and humiliating the children.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The First Aid Kits on the buses did not include a Guide to First Aid and the kit in the building did not have tweezers.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
During the inspection it was found that the health inspection was last completed on 3/28/23 and expired on 3/28/24.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The loose-full surfacing in the use zones for the swings, which is at least 9 feet; is not being maintained at a depth of at least 9 inches.
2 746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Caregivers did not receive at least six clock hours of training through in-person training.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The loose fill surfacing in the use zone for equipment on the infant/toddler playground is not measuring at least 6 inches.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The loose-full surfacing in the use zones for the swings, which is at least 9 feet; is not being maintained at a depth of at least 9 inches.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
A file for a newly enrolled child was not available for review during the inspection.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Of the seven personnel records evaluated, two did not complete the required 24 clock hours of training for their respective training year.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The director did not receive annual training hours in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated within the last 30 days.
Yes
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies did not include the following information: 1. The benefits of outdoor play. 2. Recommended clothing and footwear. 3. The criteria used to determine when the weather will prevent outdoor play. 4. Parent's Rights. 5. The correct website for Child Care Regulation.
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
Infant children were not being properly supervised. The caregiver was sitting in the doorway of the classroom and playground. Three children were observed playing on the playground. The other two children were in the classroom.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one did not complete an orientation that included the following topics: administering medication, responding to and preventing food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials and precautions when transporting children.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
An air blower was found to be accessible to children in a classroom that did not have a safegaurd or barrier around it. This was corrected when the blower was removed out of the classroom.
Yes
4 746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
The daily report sheet for one child did not include the times or amount of food the child is eatinig throughout the day.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, 1 did not receive annual training for the January 2024-January 2025 training year in the following topics: 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medications 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 5. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director is not current with the required transportation safety training. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive annual training hours in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Of the seven personnel records evaluated, two have not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose-full surfacing in the use zones for the swings, which is at least 9 feet; is not being maintained at a depth of at least 9 inches.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Two children's records lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One caregiver did not complete training in communicable diseases including immunizations and food allergies.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Infants are not going outside daily.
Yes
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
The CPSC form has not been completed for 2025. The last one was completed in January 2024.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked a health statement from a health care provider.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, 1 did not receive annual training for the January 2024-January 2025 training year in the following topics: 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medications 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 5. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials
4 746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Waster hoses used on Friday were on the toddler playground. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the follow up completed a 7 month was combined with two older 2 year olds (32 Months) for nap time. There were 14 children total in the building.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not receive annual training hours in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, 1 staff has not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director received 22 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the March 2024-March 2025 training year. The director will need to complete 8 clock hours of training.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
During the inspection it was found that the health inspection was last completed on 3/28/23 and expired on 3/28/24.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
One personnel file reviewed had a education document in a foreign language and not translated to english.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the investigation completed it was determined that a staff member is using inappropriate discipline with the children. This includes yelling and humiliating the children.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Background checks for persons no longer affiliated with the operation has not been inactivated.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The director did not receive annual training hours in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
An infant was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, the following information was not available for review: 1. One staff lacked the age and education requirements 2. One staff lacked photo identification 3. One staff lacked signed documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received. 4. All staff lacked a pre-employment affidavit 5. One staff lacked a notarized affidavit
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket with water was accessible to children in the children's restroom. This was corrected when the mop bucket was removed from the restroom an away from children's access.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
3 746.611(a)(2) - Required Health Statement - Signed affidavit from parent stating medical diagnosis and treatment conflict with religious beliefs
Of the seven children's records evaluated, two lacked a parent signed health statement that the child has been examined by a health care professional within the past year.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked the name and address of the doctor for the health statement.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill surfacing in the use zones for equipment at least 5 feet high is not being maintained at a depth of at least 6 inches.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out eight child files reviewed is missing the immunization on file.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
During the inspection, children were observed on the swings without any surfacing underneath. Picture taken
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing tables are not equipped with a smooth, non-absorbent easy to clean pad. Diapers are being changed on a wooden surface.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The First Aid Kits on the buses was missing supplies. Bus 12 was missing scissors, tweezers and adhesive tape and Bus 11 was missing a thermometer.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child out of eight child files reviewed is missing the health statement on file.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The First Aid Kits on the buses did not include a Guide to First Aid and the kit in the building did not have tweezers.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Based on the investigation completed it found that the director is not present at the center. It was found that the director is present less than 75% of the time or less than 30 hours a week.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
An infant was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose-full surfacing in the use zones for the swings, which is at least 9 feet; is not being maintained at a depth of at least 9 inches.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, 1 did not receive annual training for the January 2024-January 2025 training year in the following topics: 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medications 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 5. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked a health statement from a health care provider.

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

Inspections (80)

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

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