Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Cypress Fairbanks Early LC # 2 for 6 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 14 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 746.1201 (3 times, most recently Aug 25, 2026).
96Licensed capacity
14Routine inspections, 5 yrs
6Violations, 5 yrs
4High-weight violations
0.1Violations per inspection
12Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Cypress Fairbanks Early LC # 2 as serving infant, toddler, and pre-kindergarten children, open 06:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided. Program type: Child Care Program.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 6 violations at Cypress Fairbanks Early LC # 2, 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
Weight
Violations
Share
High
4
67%
Medium High
2
33%
Medium
0
0%
Medium Low
0
0%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
Cypress Fairbanks Early LC # 2 had 6 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
1 rule was cited more than once at Cypress Fairbanks Early LC # 2 in the last five years.
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 Most recent: Aug 25, 2026 · first: Aug 31, 2022
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2021 (from Oct 20)
0
0
0
2022
3
4
2
2023
6
8
2
2024
1
1
0
2025
2
2
0
2026
2
3
2
Every state visit
18 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Oct 2, 2026
Inspection
2
None
Aug 27, 2026
Inspection
460
None
Aug 25, 2026
Investigation (self-report)
4
2
Sep 11, 2025
Inspection
774
None
Jan 27, 2025
Inspection
685
None
May 23, 2024
Inspection
574
None
Oct 12, 2023
Inspection
1
None
Sep 12, 2023
Inspection
678
None
Jul 11, 2023
Inspection
1
None
Jun 28, 2023
Inspection
—
None
Jun 22, 2023
Investigation (report)
2
Pending with the state
Jun 6, 2023
Inspection
—
None
Show 6 earlier visits
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Jun 5, 2023
Investigation (self-report)
4
2
Jan 10, 2023
Inspection
—
None
Nov 8, 2022
Inspection
1
None
Sep 29, 2022
Inspection
537
1
Aug 31, 2022
Investigation (self-report)
5
1
Apr 8, 2022
Inspection
—
None
“Pending”: the state has not posted the outcome.
All 6 violations, newest first
High · Aug 25, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information obtained, there's sufficient evidence to support the caregiver wiped a child's face roughly leaving marks.
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
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 2, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
High · Aug 25, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained, there's sufficient evidence to substantiate a caregiver did not use good judgement when the incorrect bottle was given to a child.
Medium High · Jun 5, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there' s sufficient evidence that shows one out of two caregivers did not use a CPR manikin and both written and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
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 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
High · Jun 5, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the evidenced gathered during the investigation, there's sufficient evidence to support the caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she did not ensure the child had fully entered and cleared the door before closing it.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The diaper changing pad in the infant-1 room had a slit in it. Note: This was corrected when the director placed a new diaper changing pad in the infant-1 room.
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:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 29, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes
High · Aug 31, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there's sufficient evidence that shows, the caregiver did not make good judgment when she left the cabinet open and unattended, and it caused an injury to a child.
This page reports the state’s records for Cypress Fairbanks Early LC # 2; 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).