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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77083

Elizabeth Bravo

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1038666.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Elizabeth Bravo for 19 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 747.605 (3 times, most recently Jul 31, 2024).

The state lists Elizabeth Bravo as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Weekend Care, Field Trips.

What rules a registered child care home follows

Registered child care homes in Texas care for up to 6 children in the caregiver’s own residence, plus up to 6 more school-age children after school (12 at most). They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get an unannounced state inspection at least once every two years. The state lists Elizabeth Bravo with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 19 violations at Elizabeth Bravo, 3 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

WeightViolationsShare
High316%
Medium High421%
Medium1263%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Elizabeth Bravo had 19 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 2.7 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Elizabeth Bravo 19, Houston five-year median 6This daycare19Houston median6

Repeat issues

4 rules were cited more than once at Elizabeth Bravo in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.605
Medium		3Before 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
Most recent: Jul 31, 2024 · first: Aug 16, 2023
747.801
Medium		3The 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
Most recent: Aug 16, 2023 · first: Sep 1, 2022
747.401
Medium		3The child-care home must post, where parents can easily see them during operating hours, its license or registration, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, the state's Keeping Children Safe notice, required phone numbers, and a list of employees' first and last names. For food allergies that need an emergency plan, it must either post a list of those allergies or make sure everyone who prepares and serves food knows about them. Official rule text
Most recent: Sep 1, 2022 · first: Sep 1, 2022
747.603
Medium		2The 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: Sep 1, 2022 · first: Sep 1, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Elizabeth Bravo, 2021 to 2026002021192022152023112024222025222026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022119
2023115
2024111
2025222
2026232

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jul 13, 2026Inspection10411
May 8, 2026Investigation (report)3None
May 8, 2026Inspection11
Sep 4, 2025Inspection—None
Jul 28, 2025Inspection10622
Jul 31, 2024Inspection10351
Aug 16, 2023Inspection10355
Sep 1, 2022Inspection9709

All 19 violations, newest first

4 rules cited at Elizabeth Bravo 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 · Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection

747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of annual training for the period from 09/22/2024 to 09/22/2025 available for review.

In plain English: The primary caregiver of a child-care home must complete at least 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children in care, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six hours must be instructor-led, and homes caring for children under 24 months must include one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 31, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 20, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 8, 2026 · Inspection

747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

The AC unit located in the backyard area was observed to be uncovered and accessible to children in care.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 22, 2026
Correction verified:
May 14, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection

747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility

There was no carbon monoxide detector upstairs.

Official text of rule 747.5331

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 30, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 30, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

There were 2 household members with no active background checks.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 30, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 13, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 31, 2024 · Inspection

747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

It was noted that the school's name and phone number ere missing from one school-aged child's record. Note: The caregiver called the parents to obtain this information and added it to the admission forms during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 16, 2023 · Inspection

747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting

The provider stated she transports children to and from school. The provider did not have 2 hours of transportation safety.

Official text of rule 747.1314

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 16, 2023 · Inspection

747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

It was noticed that 2 out of 5 children s records did not have emergency contact information on file. Note: The caregiver called the parents to obtain this information and placed it on the admission forms during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 16, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 16, 2023 · Inspection

747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR

At the time of the inspection the primary caregiver s First Aid and CPR certification was expired.

In plain English: Each caregiver must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and pediatric first aid and CPR on a set schedule (before the home is registered or licensed for the primary caregiver, before being counted in the ratio for substitutes, within 90 days for assistants), then stay current. Annual training is due within 12 months of starting and every 12 months after: 30 hours for the primary caregiver, and 15 hours (registered homes) or 24 hours (licensed homes) for assistants and substitutes counted in the ratio more than ten times a year, plus yearly transportation or pool training when it applies. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 23, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 16, 2023 · Inspection

747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations

It was observed that the dog' s rabies vaccination was not current. The doctor had suggested the next checkup date would be April 26, 2022, for its rabies shots.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 1, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 16, 2023 · Inspection

747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

It was noticed that three children s files were missing their school s address and phone number. Note: The caregiver called the parents to obtain this information and placed it on the admission forms during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 16, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium · Sep 1, 2022 · Inspection

747.401(a)(4) - Posting Requirements-Telephone Numbers

It was noticed that the phone number list was not available at the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 1, 2022 · Inspection

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

The operational policy did not include the information of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

In plain English: The 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 1, 2022 · Inspection

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

It was noticed that the health statement was not available in 4 pre-school age children's record.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 1, 2022 · Inspection

747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

Two children present in the childcare home did not have record available for review.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 1, 2022 · Inspection

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

Two children did not have immunization record available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 1, 2022 · Inspection

747.401(a)(1) - Posting Requirements-License

It was noticed that the registration certificate was not posted anywhere in the operation during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 1, 2022 · Inspection

747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors

The smoke detector in the room used by the children was not functioning. Note: The caregiver replaces a new one during the inspection.

Official text of rule 747.5113

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 1, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 1, 2022 · Inspection

747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

There was no documentation of fire safety emergency drills, fire extinguisher checks, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide detector testing made available for review during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 1, 2022 · Inspection

747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster

It was noticed that the Licensing Notice-Keeping Children safe was not posted during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Elizabeth Bravo:

Enrollment and attendance records

Licensing, postings, and management

Staff files and required records

Staff training and certifications

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Elizabeth Bravo; 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).