8434 WEST RD, Houston, TX 77064 · (713) 896-9766 · State permit no. 1658212
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Carriage Lane Learning Center for 11 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1309 (2 times, most recently Aug 28, 2024).
The state lists Carriage Lane Learning Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 11 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Carriage Lane Learning Center changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
High · Jul 31, 2026 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 28, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 14, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 31, 2026 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 14, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 19, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 14, 2025 · Inspection
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the walkthrough of the infant room I observed a 6 month old asleep in a crib with a blanket.
In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 14, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Aug 19, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director received 24 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the August 2022-Auguest 2023 training year. The director will need to receive 6 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 30, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
The school-age caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of the required annual training between Jan 2023-2024. The infant caregiver is missing 7.5 clock hours of the required annual training between February 2023-2024. The toddler caregiver is missing is missing 16 clock hours of the required annual training between December 2022-2023.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 3, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
The school-age caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of the required annual training between Jan 2023-2024. The infant caregiver is missing 7.5 clock hours of the required annual training between February 2023-2024. The toddler caregiver is missing is missing 16 clock hours of the required annual training between December 2022-2023.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 28, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 28, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
An updated infant feeding sheet was not observed or signed by the parents for the months of July, and August.
In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 28, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 15, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director received 24 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the August 2022-Auguest 2023 training year. The director will need to receive 6 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 28, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 28, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 5, 2023 · Inspection
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
School age playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 19, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 20, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 5, 2023 · Inspection
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
In plain English: The center must keep an emergency diagram on file showing its floor plan, two exit paths from each room (unless the room opens straight outside at ground level), the outdoor meeting spot, and the indoor spot for sheltering from severe weather. A copy must be posted near the entrance or exit of every room children use, where children and staff can easily see it. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 8, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 7, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Sep 5, 2023 · Inspection
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Toddler playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 19, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 20, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Carriage Lane Learning Center; 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).