Licensed Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77085

Devin Ariana Dixon

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1717918.

Between May 23, 2022 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Devin Ariana Dixon for 12 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.501 (2 times, most recently Sep 11, 2026).

The state lists Devin Ariana Dixon as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, 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 Devin Ariana Dixon with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 12 violations at Devin Ariana Dixon, 3 fall under rules Texas weights High and 1 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High325%
Medium High18%
Medium650%
Medium Low217%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care homes

Devin Ariana Dixon had 12 violations since May 23, 2022, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 8 across Houston’s 103 licensed child care homes, and 1.7 per routine inspection against a median of 1 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since May 23, 2022: Devin Ariana Dixon 12, Houston five-year median 8This daycare12Houston median8

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at Devin Ariana Dixon since May 23, 2022.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.501
Medium
2The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Sep 11, 2026 · first: Nov 3, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Devin Ariana Dixon, 2022 to 2026262022102023242024102025122026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2022 (from May 23)226
2023120
2024224
2025110
2026112

Every state visit

8 visits on record since May 23, 2022, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 11, 2026Inspection5372
Sep 24, 2025Inspection356None
Oct 3, 2024Inspection5552
Sep 30, 2024Inspection1482
Oct 4, 2023Inspection501None
Sep 1, 2023Investigation (report)1None
Nov 3, 2022Inspection5095
May 23, 2022Inspection4621

All 12 violations, newest first

3 rules cited at Devin Ariana Dixon 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 · Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

One out of four children does not have a health statement available for review

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 25, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 22, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection

747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals

The parent handbook is missing information about having a pet in the home

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 18, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 14, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Oct 3, 2024 · Inspection

747.613(a) - Required Immunizations

Two of the reviewed children files were missing a current shot record.

In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the home must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 17, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Oct 3, 2024 · Inspection

747.905(2) - Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation

A household member's file was missing documentation to verify the completion of orientation.

Official text of rule 747.905

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 17, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 29, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

The dog's vaccination record was not available during the inspection.

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:
Oct 14, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

The operation has an unlocked trampoline on the premises.

Official text of rule 747.4403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 14, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 3, 2022 · Inspection

747.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

2 outof 4 children's records evaluated did not contain a signature on the operations policies.

Official text of rule 747.503

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 3, 2022 · Inspection

747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

(8)Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan). [Medium] Your policies must include: (A)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor (B)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities and (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Nov 3, 2022 · Inspection

747.1327(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record

Documentation of training certificates for the primary caregiver was not available for review during the inspection.

Official text of rule 747.1327

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 21, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Nov 3, 2022 · Inspection

747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

1 out of 4 children's records evaluated was missing the emergency authorization for medical treatment.

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 · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium · Nov 3, 2022 · Inspection

747.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training

1 out of 3 staff files evaluated did not contain a signed statement of orientation to the home.

In plain English: The child-care home must keep a file for each assistant and substitute caregiver with items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 23, 2022 · Inspection

747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

Four out of four cots utilized by the children in care were not labeled. This was corrected at the inspection when the director labeled the cots.

In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the home or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
May 23, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Devin Ariana Dixon:

Enrollment and attendance records

Policies and communication with parents

Immunizations and health statements

Handwashing and sanitation

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Devin Ariana Dixon; 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).