7828 BELLFORT ST, Houston, TX 77061 · (713) 644-2763 · State permit no. 854250
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Bellfort Street KinderCare for 16 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 7 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1309 (2 times, most recently Jun 9, 2026).
The state lists Bellfort Street KinderCare as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 16 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at Bellfort Street KinderCare changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not have trainings including at least one hour of the annual covering recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and understanding early childhood brain development.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 23, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jun 19, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
A first aid kit on one van was missing the guide to first aid and emergency care.
In plain English: Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 23, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jun 22, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver was observed changing diapers and not sanitizing the diaper changing table between each child. This was corrected when caregiver was observed sanitizing the diaper changing table.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 9, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two children files evaluated were observed to need updated immunizations records.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 23, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jun 22, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five out of ten caregivers were missing trainings regarding emergency preparedness. Eight out of ten caregivers were missing trainings regarding preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 23, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jun 22, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Three out of ten caregivers were missing trainings including at least one hour of the annual covering recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and understanding early childhood brain development.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 23, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jun 19, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing trainings regarding emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 23, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jun 22, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Jul 30, 2025 · Inspection
746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
Seven out of seven records did not contain the annual training records.
Official text of rule 746.907
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 20, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Aug 20, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 30, 2025 · Inspection
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
The twos classroom mats were observed without adequate walkway space between them. Note: A photo was taken.
In plain English: Cots and mats must not block entrances or exits, must not be left out where they get in the way of other activities, and must leave enough room for caregivers to walk and work between them. Each child and caregiver must be able to reach a walkway without stepping on or over other children's cots or mats, and the setup must let the caregiver supervise every child in the group. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 30, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 30, 2025 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One infant caregiver was observed with students with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 30, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Jul 30, 2025 · Inspection
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director did not contain the required transportation training.
In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 6, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Aug 5, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 30, 2025 · Inspection
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Diapers in a trash can were observed accessible to children in the preschool classroom. Note: A photo was taken.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 31, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Aug 5, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 30, 2025 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The school age classroom was observed with the wall border needing repair. Note: A photo was taken.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 13, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Aug 14, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 1, 2024 · Inspection
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Three classrooms did not have name of age group or dates on the posted written activity plan.
In plain English: A written activity plan must name the group and the dates it covers and outline the specific daily activities. It must give children enough time to progress at their own pace and avoid long waits or long stretches of sitting or standing, and any screen time in the plan must come with other choices for children who do not want to take part. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 15, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 8, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Four children did not have complete emergency care authorization information.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center 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 center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 22, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 29, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined that caregivers are yelling in the classroom.
In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 28, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Bellfort Street KinderCare; 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).