Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1817707.
Operating · Registered
Current permit dated Aug 7, 2025
State records from Jul 23, 2025
Between Jul 23, 2025 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Cheyenne Jackson for 7 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 2 routine inspections; 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.501 (2 times, most recently Jul 23, 2025).
12Capacity
2Routine inspections, since 2025
7Violations, since 2025
0High-weight violations
3.5Violations per inspection
0Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Cheyenne Jackson as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 12:00 AM to 11:55 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Weekend Care, Night Care.
What rules a registered child care home follows
Registered child care homes in Texas care for up to 6 children in the caregiver’s own residence, plus up to 6 more school-age children after school (12 at most). They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get an unannounced state inspection at least once every two years. The state lists Cheyenne Jackson with a capacity of 12.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 7 violations at Cheyenne Jackson, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 1 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
Weight
Violations
Share
High
0
0%
Medium High
1
14%
Medium
6
86%
Medium Low
0
0%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston registered child care homes
Cheyenne Jackson had 7 violations since Jul 23, 2025, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 3.5 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
1 rule was cited more than once at Cheyenne Jackson since Jul 23, 2025.
The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 23, 2025 · first: Jul 23, 2025
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2025 (from Jul 23)
1
1
5
2026
1
1
2
Every state visit
2 visits on record since Jul 23, 2025, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Aug 19, 2026
Inspection
1041
2
Jul 23, 2025
Inspection
1061
5
All 7 violations, newest first
Medium · Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection
747.901 - Personnel Records
During inspection caregiver required trainings and documents in personnel folder could not be observed.
In plain English: The child-care home must keep a file for each assistant and substitute caregiver with items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 20, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium · Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During inspection child immunization record could not be observed.
In plain English: The child-care home must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the home, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 20, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium · Jul 23, 2025 · Inspection
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The information pertaining to indoor and outdoor physical activity was not included in the operational policies.
747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
The Keeping Children Safe Poster was not posted.
In plain English: The child-care home must post, where parents can easily see them during operating hours, its license or registration, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, the state's Keeping Children Safe notice, required phone numbers, and a list of employees' first and last names. For food allergies that need an emergency plan, it must either post a list of those allergies or make sure everyone who prepares and serves food knows about them. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 30, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
Medium · Jul 23, 2025 · Inspection
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The Parent Rights information was not included in the operational policies.
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
One of the two dogs in the home did not have a statement of health from a veterinarian.
In plain English: The child-care home must keep proof that its dogs and cats have the vaccinations Texas law requires. It must also have a statement of health from a local veterinarian for its animals, except small rodents such as guinea pigs, mice, and hamsters. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
Medium High · Jul 23, 2025 · Inspection
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The fire extinguisher was placed in the cabinet and not mounted on the wall.
In plain English: Fire extinguishers must be mounted on the wall with a hanger or bracket, with the top no higher than five feet and the bottom at least four inches above the floor, unless the fire marshal or manufacturer gives different instructions. They must be readily available for immediate use by household members and caregivers. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 23, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
What to ask on a visit
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Cheyenne Jackson:
Policies and communication with parents
Can I visit during the day without an appointment?
Can I get a copy of your written policies?
Licensing, postings, and management
Where are your license and most recent inspection report posted?
Who is in charge when the director is away?
Enrollment and attendance records
How do you check that the person picking up my child is on my approved list?
How do you record when each child arrives and leaves?
Fire inspections and fire equipment
When was your last fire inspection, and can I see the report?
How often do you test smoke detectors and check fire extinguishers?
This page reports the state’s records for Cheyenne Jackson; 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).