16020 EL CAMINO REAL, Houston, TX 77062 · (281) 954-6339 · State permit no. 1699345
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Clear Lake Child Care for 9 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5101 (3 times, most recently Nov 22, 2023).
The state lists Clear Lake Child Care 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, After School Care, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 9 violations, newest first
Medium · May 29, 2024 · Inspection
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The last fire drill documented is dated 02/2024 and smoke/ carbon monoxide detector tested is 01/2024. Note: this was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 23, 2024 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
I did not observe current sanitation inspection completed for day care last one expired 11/2023.
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:
- Mar 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 25, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 23, 2024 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
I observe in the playground piece of climbing structure that was missing its climbing parts. There was also a small picnic table with broken parts with sharp edges. Note: table was removed during inspection.
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:
- Mar 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 22, 2023 · Assessment
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The day care is still lacking a current fire marshal inspection and last one expired on 5/27/2023.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 8, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 11, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 25, 2023 · Assessment
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not had an updated fire inspection completed by the local fire marshal. The fire inspection needed to be updated May 27, 2023.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 13, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 22, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 6, 2023 · Inspection
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
I did not observe feeding instructions available for review for one of the children in care.
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:
- Jul 13, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 12, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 6, 2023 · Inspection
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
The on-line CPR recertification training obtain did not include use of a CPR manikin.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 6, 2023 · Inspection
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director missing current transportation safety 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:
- Jul 13, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 12, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 6, 2023 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
I did not observe current annual fire inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 8, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Clear Lake Child Care; 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).