Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77005

Crossing Borders International Preschool

2353 RICE BLVD, Houston, TX 77005 · (281) 465-0899 · State permit no. 1196966

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Crossing Borders International Preschool for 12 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 10 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.3407 (3 times, most recently Nov 7, 2024).

The state lists Crossing Borders International Preschool as serving toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Skill Classes, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 12 violations at Crossing Borders International Preschool, 4 fall under rules Texas weights High and 2 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High433%
Medium High217%
Medium433%
Medium Low18%
Low18%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Crossing Borders International Preschool had 12 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Crossing Borders International Preschool 12, Houston five-year median 11This daycare12Houston median11

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at Crossing Borders International Preschool in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.3407
High
3The 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
Most recent: Nov 7, 2024 · first: Jan 3, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Crossing Borders International Preschool, 2021 to 2026002021232022322023252024102025222026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022223
2023342
2024245
2025110
2026232

Every state visit

14 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Mar 31, 2026Inspection1None
Mar 6, 2026Inspection11
Mar 5, 2026Investigation (report)31
Nov 6, 2025Inspection616None
Dec 20, 2024Inspection—None
Dec 17, 2024Investigation (report)3None
Nov 7, 2024Inspection6615
Oct 29, 2024Investigation (report)3None
Dec 19, 2023Inspection6091
Sep 5, 2023Inspection1None
Aug 22, 2023Inspection11
Aug 9, 2023Investigation (report)5None
Show 2 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Dec 22, 2022Inspection5662
Jan 3, 2022Inspection7761

All 12 violations, newest first

Medium High · Mar 6, 2026 · Inspection

746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

Caregivers had to step over and across mats and children for walking space.

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:
No
Correction date:
Mar 6, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 31, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 5, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

It has been determined through investigation that the operation did not create an incident report when it was determined that an incident occurred.

In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Apr 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

The operational policies reviewed during inpsection did not include a policy regarding parental rights.

In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 15, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

During this inspection it was determined the center director needed eight hours of annual training.

In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 15, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Cleaning wipes were observed in the cabinet accessible to children. Note: The operation removed the wipes and placed them in an area inaccessible to children.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

Five staff members need a Pre-Employment Affidavit.

In plain English: Each center employee must meet the background check rules, have a current tuberculosis exam record if the health department requires it, and complete two state affidavit forms (a notarized Form 2985 and Form 2912) before being hired. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 11, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

Diaper cream was observed in a drawer accessible to children. Note: The director removed the diaper cream to an area inaccessible to children during the inspection.

In plain English: Caregivers must change wet or soiled diapers and clothing promptly, clean and dry the child with individual cloths or disposable towels, and keep diapering supplies out of children's reach. Powders, creams, ointments, or lotions may only be used with the parent's written permission (or when the parent supplies them) and must be labeled with the child's name. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

During this inspection I observed expired medication.

In plain English: The center must throw away medication or return it to the parent when the child leaves the center, when the medication is out of date, or when the child no longer needs it. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 19, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Aug 22, 2023 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

During this inspection a four year old was observed unsupervised in the restroom.

In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 22, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 5, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 22, 2022 · Inspection

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Lysol spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet in one of the classrooms during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the spray during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 22, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium Low · Dec 22, 2022 · Inspection

746.1317(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate

The operation did not have documentation of training certificates for the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Responding to Food Allegies Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

Official text of rule 746.1317

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 12, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 3, 2022 · Inspection

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Spray bottles with cleaning solution inside was observed in reach out children in the bathroom area. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 3, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Crossing Borders International Preschool:

Building, equipment, and products

Policies and communication with parents

Diapering

Medication and first aid

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Crossing Borders International Preschool; 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).