Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77090
Between Jul 29, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Einstein School of Learning for 40 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 15 routine inspections; 12 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5617 (4 times, most recently Aug 25, 2025).
The state lists Einstein School of Learning 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, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 40 violations at Einstein School of Learning, 12 fall under rules Texas weights High and 17 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 | 12 | 30% |
| Medium High | 17 | 43% |
| Medium | 7 | 18% |
| Medium Low | 3 | 8% |
| Low | 1 | 3% |
Einstein School of Learning had 40 violations since Jul 29, 2024, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.7 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
5 rules were cited more than once at Einstein School of Learning since Jul 29, 2024.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.5617 High | 4 | Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text Most recent: Aug 25, 2025 · first: Aug 25, 2025 |
| 746.5605 High | 3 | Children must be loaded and unloaded at the curb or in a protected parking area or driveway, and a child may not cross a street without an adult. Staff must account for every child getting out before leaving the vehicle unattended, and a child may never be left alone in a vehicle. Official rule text Most recent: Sep 23, 2025 · first: Aug 25, 2025 |
| 746.3701 Medium High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Aug 31, 2026 · first: Jul 29, 2024 |
| 746.611 Low | 2 | For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 24, 2026 · first: Feb 25, 2026 |
| 746.801 Medium | 2 | The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 24, 2026 · first: Feb 25, 2026 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (from Jul 29) | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 22 |
15 visits on record since Jul 29, 2024, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Inspection | 205 | 1 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Inspection | 437 | 6 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Inspection | 4 | 2 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Inspection | 620 | 11 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Inspection | 2 | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Inspection | 5 | 2 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Inspection | 644 | 6 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Inspection | 1276 | 1 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Inspection | 144 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2024 | Inspection | 554 | 3 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Inspection | 5 | 2 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Inspection | 3 | 3 |
2 rules cited at Einstein School of Learning 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 High · Aug 31, 2026 · Inspection
The television in one classroom is not anchored to prevent it from tipping over.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Aug 11, 2026 · Inspection
The television was on during nap time. This was corrected at inspection when a black screen with music was put on.
In plain English: Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 11, 2026 · Inspection
The lighting in the nap room did not allow for all children to be seen. This was correected at inspection when additional lightting was placed in the room.
In plain English: Caregivers may dim the lights during naptime, but there must be enough light to see every child in the group at all times. The rule counts lighting as enough if a person entering the room can see without waiting for their eyes to adjust. Official rule text
High · Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection
A staff without a cleared background check was present at the center. This was corrected at inspection when the staff left for the day.
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
Medium · Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection
The center does not have documentation showing two staff's education received out of the country is equivalnet to a U.S high school diploma.
Official text of rule 746.1111
Medium High · Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection
The sheet on a crib mattress was not fitting snugly.
In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text
High · Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center 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
Low · Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection
Of the eight children's records evaluated the following infomraiton was missing: 1. One child lacked a health statement from the parent 2. One child lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection
The current health inspection was not available for review. The last health inspection was conducted on 5/22/2025.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Mar 12, 2026 · Inspection
The director has not completed a transportation safety training course.
In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
Medium · Mar 12, 2026 · Inspection
The director received 16 of the 30 required clock hours of annual training for the August 2024-August 2025 training year. The caregiver will need to receive 14 clock hours of make-up 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
High · Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. Procedures for the release of children 2. Procedures for parental notifications and how parents will be notified of policy changes. 3. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months and younger 4. The criteria that will be used to determine when the weather prevents children from going outside. 5. Provisions for a mother who is breastfeeding.
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text
Medium · Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
The director's training was not available for review for the previous training year of August 2024-August 2025.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
Infants' bottles were not labeled with the child's first name and initial of the last name.
In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
Medium High · Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
Loose-fill surfacing has not been installed in the use zone of climbing equipment. This was corrected at inspection.
In plain English: The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text
Medium · Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statment from the parent that includes the name and address of the doctor.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the address for the emergency contact.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center 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 center offers them. Official rule text
Medium Low · Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
Staff did not receive 6 clock hours of in-person training.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text
Medium High · Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
Of the eight personnel records evalauted, one lacked CPR training.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page)
Medium Low · Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
The employee is not current.
In plain English: The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text
Medium High · Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
Of the eight personnel recods evaluated, one did not complete a CPR training that adhered to the guidelines of the American Heart Association and incudes the use of a CPR manikin, 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
Medium Low · Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
All eight staff records lacked a pre-employment affidavit.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include 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
High · Sep 23, 2025 · Inspection
During the follow up, the driver was still observed not accounting for each child as they exited the van, The children exited the van and walked directly to the front door without names being called or checked. The driver did not use a log or checklist.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Sep 9, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder/van driver was observed urinating on the side of the transportation van after unloading the children.
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
High · Sep 9, 2025 · Inspection
During the follow up, the driver was still observed not accounting for each child as they exited the van, The children exited the van and walked directly to the front door without names being called or checked. The driver did not use a log or checklist.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
There was no fire instiguisher inside of the transportation van. A fire extinguisher was placed in the van.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
A list of children was not in the transportation van.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
There was no emergency medical authorization informatiotn in the transportation van.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
During drop off, the driver was obsrved not accounting for each child as they exited the van, The children exited the van and walked directly to the front door wihout names being called or checked.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
The transportation van did not have a child safety alarm installed.,,
In plain English: A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text
High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
There was no first aid kit inside the transportation van. A first aid kit was added in the van.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection
The cots were touching each other and there was not enough walking space in bwtween each cot. This was corrected when the cots were separated.
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
Medium High · Oct 4, 2024 · Inspection
There was no documentation showing that a fire drill was conducted.
In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
Medium High · Oct 4, 2024 · Inspection
There was no documentation showing the fire extinguisher was inspected.
In plain English: The director or a designee must inspect the fire extinguishers every month and record the date and the employee's name. Extinguishers must be serviced as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text
Medium High · Oct 4, 2024 · Inspection
There was no documentation showing the carbon monoxide detector had been tested.
In plain English: If the center uses electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors, it must test them monthly, put in new batteries at least once a year, and record the dates and the name of the employee who did the work. If the detectors are tied into an alarm system, the monitoring company or fire marshal must test the system at least once a year, and the center must keep the latest report and make any fixes it calls for. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 7, 2024 · Inspection
The required six inches of loose filled was not installed surrounding the outdoor play structure.
In plain English: Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 7, 2024 · Inspection
The use zone of the stairs and the slide does not extend at least five feet from the entrance or exit.
Official text of rule 746.4955
Medium High · Jul 29, 2024 · Inspection
There was a drainage hole open and accessible to children in the outdoor play area.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium · Jul 29, 2024 · Inspection
The information regarding children with inclusive services and special needs was not included in the operational policy.
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 · rule revised August 2024
Medium High · Jul 29, 2024 · Inspection
The name and address of an alternate shelter in the event of an emergency.
In plain English: The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).