Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 542537.
Operating · Full Permit
Current permit dated Sep 29, 1999
Accepts child care subsidies
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Debra Johnson's Group Day Care Home for 7 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 5 routine inspections; 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.603 (2 times, most recently Aug 5, 2026).
12Licensed capacity
5Routine inspections, 5 yrs
7Violations, 5 yrs
0High-weight violations
1.4Violations per inspection
0Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Debra Johnson's Group Day Care Home as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 05:15 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care.
What rules a licensed child care home follows
Licensed child care homes in Texas care for children in the primary caregiver’s own residence, with no more than 12 children present at a time. They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get at least one unannounced state inspection a year. The state lists Debra Johnson's Group Day Care Home with a capacity of 12.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 7 violations at Debra Johnson's Group Day Care Home, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 4 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
4
57%
Medium
3
43%
Medium Low
0
0%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care homes
Debra Johnson's Group Day Care Home had 7 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 8 across Houston’s 103 licensed child care homes, and 1.4 per routine inspection against a median of 1 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
1 rule was cited more than once at Debra Johnson's Group Day Care Home in the last five years.
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 Most recent: Aug 5, 2026 · first: Aug 23, 2022
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2021 (from Oct 20)
0
0
0
2022
1
1
3
2023
1
1
1
2024
1
1
0
2025
1
1
0
2026
1
1
3
Every state visit
5 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Aug 5, 2026
Inspection
395
3
Aug 6, 2025
Inspection
651
None
Aug 7, 2024
Inspection
406
None
Aug 15, 2023
Inspection
636
1
Aug 23, 2022
Inspection
390
3
All 7 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at Debra Johnson's Group Day Care Home changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium · Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Duirng review of record keeping 1 out of 3 children evaluated did not have a health statement. This was corrected when the parent updated the record during the inspection.
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The home did not have documentation of current vaccinations for animal in the home.
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 26, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 18, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection
747.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
The operation did not have a food allergy plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the home must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the home offers them. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 19, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 19, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No
Medium High · Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outdoor/active play area contained a shovel and a barbeque pit that was accessible to children in care. The maintenance equipment was removed out of reach of children.
In plain English: All areas children can reach in the home 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, and pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Aug 23, 2022 · Inspection
747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
The operation did not have an infant feeding instruction for the infant in care.
In plain English: The child-care home must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, menus, medication records, pet vaccination records, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep crib documentation, a signed form showing it reviewed federal product recall notices, and proof of liability insurance or written notice to parents that it has none. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 24, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes
What to ask on a visit
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Debra Johnson's Group Day Care Home:
Enrollment and attendance records
What information do you need from me at enrollment, and how do you keep it up to date?
How do you check that the person picking up my child is on my approved list?
Building, equipment, and products
Where are cleaning supplies stored?
How often are toys and surfaces cleaned and sanitized?
Handwashing and sanitation
Are there any animals here, and are their vaccination records on file?
When during the day do children and staff wash their hands?
Staff files and required records
Which program records, such as drill logs or inspection reports, can parents look at?
How do you keep staff training and certification records current?
This page reports the state’s records for Debra Johnson's Group Day Care Home; 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).