Know Your Daycare

Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77049

ELLAWEESE DERRY

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 536066.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited ELLAWEESE DERRY for 41 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 8 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 8 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.1007 (5 times, most recently Sep 22, 2025).

The state lists ELLAWEESE DERRY as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: School Age Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care.

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 ELLAWEESE DERRY with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 41 violations at ELLAWEESE DERRY, 8 fall under rules Texas weights High and 24 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High820%
Medium High2459%
Medium922%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

ELLAWEESE DERRY had 41 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 5 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: ELLAWEESE DERRY 41, Houston five-year median 6This daycare41Houston median6

Repeat issues

7 rules were cited more than once at ELLAWEESE DERRY in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.1007
Medium High		5The primary caregiver of a registered child-care home must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have completed the state's pre-application course within the year before applying, meet the background check rules, and hold current pediatric first aid and CPR certificates. The caregiver must also show proof of training in set topics, including recognizing and reporting child abuse, shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, child development, emergency preparedness, and giving medication. Official rule text
Most recent: Sep 22, 2025 · first: Oct 21, 2024
747.3501
Medium High		3All 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
Most recent: Jul 9, 2025 · first: Oct 21, 2024
747.605
High		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
Most recent: Jul 9, 2025 · first: Oct 21, 2024
745.641
High		3An 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
Most recent: Oct 31, 2024 · first: Nov 16, 2022
747.1314
Medium High		2Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
Most recent: May 28, 2026 · first: Nov 16, 2022
747.5005
Medium High		2The child-care home must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the home within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 9, 2025 · first: Nov 16, 2022
747.3203
Medium High		2The child-care home must clean, repair, and maintain the home, 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
Most recent: Oct 21, 2024 · first: Nov 16, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at ELLAWEESE DERRY, 2021 to 202600202117202200202321720243112025262026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022117
2023000
20242217
20253411
2026226

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jun 12, 2026Inspection6None
May 28, 2026Inspection10416
Sep 22, 2025Inspection1891
Sep 12, 2025Assessment11
Jul 29, 2025Inspection31
Jul 9, 2025Inspection10618
Oct 31, 2024Inspection663
Oct 21, 2024Inspection106214
Nov 16, 2022Inspection9717

All 41 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at ELLAWEESE DERRY 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 · May 28, 2026 · Inspection

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

The primary caregiver does not have current CPR & first aid training.

In plain English: In a child-care home, the primary caregiver and every assistant and substitute caregiver must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. The CPR course must follow American Heart Association layperson guidelines and include hands-on practice and testing with a manikin. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 28, 2026 · Inspection

747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow

The operation did not have a written activity plan available for review.

In plain English: The child-care home must write and follow an activity plan that meets the state's content requirements. The plan must include every child in the group, including children with special care needs. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · May 28, 2026 · Inspection

747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

The operation has a trampoline in the backyard.

Official text of rule 747.4403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 28, 2026 · Inspection

747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus

The operation did not have menus for review or posted.

Official text of rule 747.3113

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 28, 2026 · Inspection

747.901 - Personnel Records

The primary caregivers personnel file was not available for review.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 28, 2026 · Inspection

747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting

The primary caregiver does not have 2 hours of transportation training.

Official text of rule 747.1314

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 22, 2025 · Inspection

747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)

The primary caregiver had not completed the annual trainings.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 7, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 26, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 12, 2025 · Assessment

747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)

The provider has not completed the annual required trainings.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 22, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 29, 2025 · Inspection

747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)

During the follow up inspection the provider has not completed all the required training by the due date.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 22, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

During the inspection a child under the age of two in care was watching television.

In plain English: Child-care homes 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 29, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
Show 31 older violations

Medium High · Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)

During the review of records the provider did not have any trainings complete.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 8, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 29, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection

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

During the review of records the health statement for both children were missing a parent signature and date.

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:
Jul 25, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 23, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

During the inspection it was found that one of the child admission records reviewed did not have the required medical authorization.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 23, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.2315(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

During the inspection the baby walker was present in the living room.

In plain English: Child-care homes may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

During the monitoring inspection the indoors and outdoors of the operation had many safety hazards that made it unsafe for the children to play. The hazards outside included the yard grass was high. The hazards indoors included walls stacked up with items that created a falling hazard.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 29, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.207(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained

During the review of records the provider did not maintain updated liability insurance.

In plain English: The primary caregiver of a child-care home must set and follow policies that meet the standards, make sure assistants, substitutes, and household members follow the rules that apply to them, start required background checks, and report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline. The caregiver must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and never go over the home's licensed or registered capacity. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 23, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

During the review of records two months May and June were not done.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Oct 31, 2024 · Inspection

747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

During the inspection the operation was re-cited for not having all of the correct admission information for the children in care. A child was missing their emergency medical authorization.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 31, 2024 · Inspection

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

During the follow-up inspection it was observed that there was an adult present in the home without a completed background check.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 1, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 31, 2024 · Inspection

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

During the follow-up inspection the indoors of the home was free of hazards and the outdoors of the operation still had some of the same previous safety hazards that made it unsafe for the children to play outdoors. While the home conditions had improved significantly, the outdoors still had hazards that included yard tools and broken fence pieces.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 11, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking

During the inspection it was observed that there was a 3 month old infant in care and there was not a crib or pack n play available for the infant to sleep in.

Official text of rule 747.2305

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.1209(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR

During the inspection it was found that the substitute caregiver was not current on their CPR and First Aid training.

Official text of rule 747.1209

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 28, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.3203(9) - Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

During the inspection the bathroom of home was observed to not be kept clean and sanitized with visible dirt, dried pee, and hair throughout the bathroom.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.3803(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete -Thermometer, preferably non-glass

During the inspection it was found that the first aid kit in the vehicle and the home were missing a thermometer and scissors.

In plain English: Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 22, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

During the inspection it was found that one of the child admission records reviewed did not have the required medical authorization.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 22, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.2407(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play

During the inspection it was observed that the children were not having outside time daily.

Official text of rule 747.2407

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.5011(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

During the inspection it was observed that one of the two emergency exits was blocked with many items and inaccessible for use as an exit.

Official text of rule 747.5011

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.4201 - Handwashing Sinks and Toilets

During the inspection it was found that the toilet available for use to the children was not able to flush properly.

Official text of rule 747.4201

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 28, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.3101(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were served dry cereal and pop tarts for breakfast. This meal did not meet USDA food pattern requirements.

Official text of rule 747.3101

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

During the monitoring inspection the indoors and outdoors of the operation had many safety hazards that made it unsafe for the children to play. The hazards outside included yard tools, cords, broken fence pieces, open cat foods with metal exposed. The hazards indoors included walls stacked up with items that created a falling hazard.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.3216(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older

During the inspection a child under 24 months was observed using hand sanitizer before sitting down to eat.

Official text of rule 747.3216

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.2405(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate

During the inspection it was observed that there was not many toys or activities available to the children in care.

Official text of rule 747.2405

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 28, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

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

During the inspection it was observed that there was an adult present in the home without a completed background check.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 22, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection

747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)

During the inspection the primary caregiver was unable to show proof of any of the required trainings.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 16, 2022 · Inspection

747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting

The primary caregiver provides transportation and does not have transportation training.

Official text of rule 747.1314

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 16, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Nov 16, 2022 · Inspection

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

The Primary Caregiver did not have a active background check on file as the background check had been inactivated in 7/2022. Note: The background was resubmitted during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 16, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 16, 2022 · Inspection

747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

There were loose boards on the fence in the backyard as well as a missing gate which left a open gap in the fence. There were also yard tools in the backyard such as a lawn mower and edger.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 30, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 16, 2022 · Inspection

747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing

One child's file was not made available upon request. Child was present during the inspection.

Official text of rule 747.601

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 16, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 16, 2022 · Inspection

747.801(12) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification

The CPSC form was not made available upon request.

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:
Nov 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 2, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 16, 2022 · Inspection

747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

The primary caregiver had not completed the required annual training.

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:
Dec 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 15, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 16, 2022 · Inspection

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

The operation has not practiced a fire drill since 8/2022.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 16, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at ELLAWEESE DERRY:

Building, equipment, and products

Staff qualifications

Enrollment and attendance records

Background checks

More Houston daycares with state records

More in ZIP 77049 and all of Houston.

Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for ELLAWEESE DERRY; 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).