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Licensed Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77038

Bambini Daycare

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1725308.

Between Oct 29, 2021 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Bambini Daycare for 12 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections; 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.5003 (5 times, most recently Dec 9, 2025).

The state lists Bambini Daycare as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care.

What rules a licensed child care home follows

Licensed child care homes in Texas care for children in the primary caregiver’s own residence, with no more than 12 children present at a time. They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get at least one unannounced state inspection a year. The state lists Bambini Daycare with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 12 violations at Bambini Daycare, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 8 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High00%
Medium High867%
Medium325%
Medium Low00%
Low18%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care homes

Bambini Daycare had 12 violations since Oct 29, 2021, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 8 across Houston’s 103 licensed child care homes, and 1.3 per routine inspection against a median of 1 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Oct 29, 2021: Bambini Daycare 12, Houston five-year median 8This daycare12Houston median8

Repeat issues

3 rules were cited more than once at Bambini Daycare since Oct 29, 2021.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.5003
Medium High		5The home's written emergency plan must explain how children will be evacuated, relocated, or sheltered and locked down, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the home will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text
Most recent: Dec 9, 2025 · first: Dec 9, 2025
747.1309
Medium		2The primary caregiver of a child-care home must complete at least 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children in care, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six hours must be instructor-led, and homes caring for children under 24 months must include one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text
Most recent: Dec 9, 2025 · first: Dec 9, 2025
747.3307
Medium High		2Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
Most recent: Oct 29, 2021 · first: Oct 29, 2021

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Bambini Daycare, 2021 to 20262220212020221020232020242102025002026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 29)222
2022220
2023110
2024220
20252210
2026000

Every state visit

9 visits on record since Oct 29, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Dec 9, 2025Inspection43310
Jan 17, 2025Inspection31None
Dec 27, 2024Inspection342None
Jan 25, 2024Inspection693None
Jan 25, 2023Inspection557None
Jul 29, 2022Inspection497None
Jan 6, 2022Inspection452None
Nov 29, 2021Inspection2None
Oct 29, 2021Inspection2922

All 12 violations, newest first

Medium · Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction

The assistant caregiver did not receive training in emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the January 2024-Janury 2025 training year.

In plain English: In a child-care home, each assistant or substitute caregiver counted in the ratio on more than ten occasions in a training year must get annual training that fits the ages of the children, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline. If the home cares for children under 24 months, one hour must cover shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development, and the training must also cover topics such as emergency preparedness, medication, and allergic reactions. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

The emergency preparedness plan does not include the following information: 1. How children will be relocated to the designated safe are and the alternate shelter 2. How children under 2, children with limited mobility will be evacuated from the building 3. Staff responsibility in a shelter in place/lock down situation 4. Copy of the evacuation and relocation diagram 5. How attendance will be taken at the designated safe area and alternate shelter

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked the address of the emergency contact.

In plain English: Before admitting a child, the home must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the home offers them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation

The emergency preparedness plan does not state the following: 1. How you will evacuate with parent contact and emergency contact information 2. How you will evacuate with authorization for emergency medical care 3. How you will evacuate with the daily sign in/out log

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parent once the emergency is over,

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

The primary caregiver did not receive training in communicable diseases with immunizations, understanding building and premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.611(a) - Required Health Statement

Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked a health statement that includes the name and address of the doctor that examined the children within the past year.

In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the home, the child-care home must have a health statement within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a licensed health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience

The primary caregiver received 1 of the 6 required clock hours of training in management techniques, leadership and staff supervision for the August 2024-August 2025 training year. The primary caregiver will need to recieve 5 clock hours of training.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.5003(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will communicate with local emergency authorities and Child Care Regulation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
Show 2 older violations

Medium High · Oct 29, 2021 · Inspection

747.3307(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed

I observed a caregiver diapering two toddlers without washing her hands between diaper changes.

Official text of rule 747.3307

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 29, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 29, 2021 · Inspection

747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area

The caregiver did not santize the diaper changing pad after each diaper changed.

Official text of rule 747.3307

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 29, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Bambini Daycare:

Emergency drills and plans

Staff training and certifications

Enrollment and attendance records

Immunizations and health statements

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Bambini Daycare; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.

Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).