10851 SCARSDALE BLVD STE 700, Houston, TX 77089 · (832) 717-1722 · State permit no. 1701918
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Cora's Cottage Care For Kids for 10 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 16 routine inspections and 14 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 5 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5617 (2 times, most recently Mar 5, 2026).
The state lists Cora's Cottage Care For Kids 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, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 10 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at Cora's Cottage Care For Kids 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 · Mar 5, 2026 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 5, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
Official text of rule 746.3427
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 18, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 18, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jun 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 18, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 18, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 18, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 18, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 4, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 24, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Mar 21, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 29, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
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:
- Jan 27, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 30, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 7, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
In plain English: The center 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 sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 22, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 7, 2022 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 7, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 31, 2022 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
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:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 31, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 31, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 16, 2022 · Assessment
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 25, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 31, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No