Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77074
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Epifania Molina for 77 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 10 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 12 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.5005 (9 times, most recently May 12, 2026).
The state lists Epifania Molina as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri).
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 Epifania Molina with a capacity of 12.
Of the 77 violations at Epifania Molina, 12 fall under rules Texas weights High and 45 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 | 16% |
| Medium High | 45 | 58% |
| Medium | 20 | 26% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Epifania Molina had 77 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 7 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
17 rules were cited more than once at Epifania Molina in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.5005 Medium High | 9 | The 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: May 12, 2026 · first: Nov 22, 2021 |
| 747.1303 Medium High | 6 | 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 Most recent: Dec 8, 2025 · first: Nov 21, 2023 |
| 747.605 High | 5 | 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 Most recent: May 12, 2026 · first: Nov 21, 2023 |
| 747.801 Medium | 5 | 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 Most recent: May 12, 2026 · first: Nov 22, 2021 |
| 747.2319 Medium High | 4 | Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups Most recent: Jul 30, 2026 · first: Nov 21, 2023 |
| 747.5337 Medium High | 4 | Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly Most recent: May 12, 2026 · first: Nov 21, 2023 |
| 747.207 Medium High | 4 | 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 Most recent: Jan 9, 2026 · first: Nov 20, 2025 |
| 747.3935 Medium | 4 | The child-care home must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the home, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text Most recent: Dec 8, 2025 · first: Nov 21, 2023 |
| 747.2321 Medium | 3 | For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the home must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The home must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 30, 2026 · first: Nov 20, 2025 |
| 747.613 Medium | 3 | 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 Most recent: Jul 17, 2026 · first: Nov 21, 2023 |
| 747.5107 Medium High | 3 | The child-care home must inspect all fire extinguishers every month, record the date, and keep that record at the home. Extinguishers must be serviced as needed and as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text Most recent: May 12, 2026 · first: Nov 20, 2025 |
| 747.5115 High | 3 | Smoke Detectors Testing Most recent: May 12, 2026 · first: Nov 21, 2023 |
| 747.3603 Medium High | 3 | Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated Most recent: Dec 19, 2023 · first: Nov 21, 2023 |
| 747.2305 Medium High | 2 | Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking Most recent: Jul 30, 2026 · first: Dec 8, 2025 |
| 747.603 Medium | 2 | 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: May 12, 2026 · first: Nov 21, 2023 |
| 747.3203 Medium High | 2 | The 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: Nov 20, 2025 · first: Nov 21, 2023 |
| 747.635 Medium High | 2 | The child-care home must keep an attendance record for each child, such as a sign-in and sign-out log or an attendance chart. Records for the past three months must be kept and shown to the state on request. Official rule text Most recent: Dec 6, 2023 · first: Nov 21, 2023 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 2026 | 4 | 6 | 16 |
14 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Inspection | 4 | None |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Inspection | 130 | 4 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| May 12, 2026 | Inspection | 352 | 9 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Assessment | 2 | 2 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Inspection | 4 | None |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Inspection | 16 | 14 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Inspection | 1043 | 16 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Assessment | 3 | 3 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Inspection | 12 | 6 |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2023 | Inspection | 1036 | 17 |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Inspection | 969 | 4 |
4 rules cited at Epifania Molina 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 · Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection
The permit holder did not have a crib/play yard for a three month old in care.
Official text of rule 747.2305
Medium High · Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection
A child was observed with a plastic bag and toy animals.
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
Medium · Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection
Infant feeding insturctions are needed for one infant enrolled.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection
I observed several unlabeled bottles during today's visit.
Official text of rule 747.2319
Medium · Jul 17, 2026 · Assessment
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
Plain-English explanation above
High · May 12, 2026 · Inspection
The smoke detector was last tested 12/13/2025.
Official text of rule 747.5115
Medium High · May 12, 2026 · Inspection
An address for the emergency contact is needed for one child enrolled.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 12, 2026 · Inspection
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 12, 2026 · Inspection
Admission information was not available for one child enrolled.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 12, 2026 · Inspection
The fire extinguisher was last inspected 12/13/2025.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 12, 2026 · Inspection
A child was observed sleeping on the floor. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the permit holder provided the child with a sleeping mat.
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
Medium High · May 12, 2026 · Inspection
The last fire drill was conducted on 12/13/2025.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 12, 2026 · Inspection
Personnel records were not available for review during today's inpsection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 12, 2026 · Inspection
The carbon detection system was last tested on 12/13/2025.
Official text of rule 747.5337
Medium · Jan 9, 2026 · Assessment
Updated immunization records are needed for two children enrolled. A health statement signed by a medical professional is needed for one child enrolled.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jan 9, 2026 · Assessment
The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: Discipline and Guidance Infant Safe Sleep Promotion of Indoor and Outdoor Physical Activities Parent Rights Emergency Preparedness Plan
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
A ten month old was observed sleeping in a stroller covered with a blanket.
Official text of rule 747.2305
Medium High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not conducted any fire drills.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed any lock down drills.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed any sheltering for severe weather drills.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed monthly carbon detection checks.
Official text of rule 747.5337
Medium · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
Three of nine admission records needed were provided for review during the follow up inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
During today's inspection the primary caregiver was observed hitting a child on the head.
Official text of rule 747.2705
Medium · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
The operation did not have feeding instructions for one child in care.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies. Several follow ups have been conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregiver needs 28 clock hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
During today's inspection a three year old child was observed in a playyard with toys and a blanket. The permit holder stated the child is placed in the playyard because they are too active.
Official text of rule 747.1501
Medium High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: A discipline and guidance policy that is consistent with Subchapter L of this chapter. Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in Subchapter H. Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F. Parent's Rights. Instructions on how a parent may access the minimum standards online, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, HHS website. An emergency preparedness plan.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed the annual certification.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed monthly inspections of the fire extinguishers.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregivers pediatric CPR and First Aid training expired 12/2024.
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
Medium · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The operation did not have feeding instructions for one child in care.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregiver did not complete the required 30 clock hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed any sheltering for severe weather drills.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder did not conduct monthly tests of the smoke detection system.
Official text of rule 747.5115
Medium High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policies were not available for review during today's inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed any lock down drills.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
A request for background check is needed for one household member who has direct access to the children.
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 High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
Various cleaning supplies were observed in a cabinet in the restroom accessible to children. Medication was also stored in an area accessible to children.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
I observed unlabeled bottles during today's inspection.
Official text of rule 747.2319
Medium High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not conducted any fire drills.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed monthly carbon detection checks.
Official text of rule 747.5337
Medium · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
Admission records were not available for nine children enrolled.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The home was not equipped with a working carbon detector.
Official text of rule 747.5331
Medium · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed the annual certification.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed monthly inspections of the fire extinguishers.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jan 15, 2024 · Assessment
As of January 15th, 2024, the provider has not submitted requested documentation to CCR showing an authorized release contact person that was missing for 5 children's files evaluated during the follow up inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Dec 19, 2023 · Assessment
As of December 19th, 2023 the provider has not submitted requested documentation to CCR showing signed authorization from the parent giving the primary caregiver of the home permission to administer medication to a child.
Official text of rule 747.3603
Medium High · Dec 19, 2023 · Assessment
As of December 19th, 2023, the provider has not submitted the requested documentation to CCR for one caregiver who only completed 2 out of the 15 clock hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
High · Dec 19, 2023 · Assessment
As of December 19th, 2023 the provider has not submitted requested documentation to CCR showing an authorized release contact person that was missing for 5 children's files evaluated during the follow up inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Dec 6, 2023 · Inspection
Bottles were not labeled properly during the follow up inspection. Note: The provider labeled the bottles during the inspection.
Official text of rule 747.2319
Medium High · Dec 6, 2023 · Inspection
One caregiver has only completed 2 out of the 15 clock hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Dec 6, 2023 · Inspection
Signed authorization from the parent was still not available for review and the primary caregiver of the home has administered medication to a child.
Official text of rule 747.3603
High · Dec 6, 2023 · Inspection
An authorized release contact person was not listed for 5 children's files evaluated during the follow up inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Dec 6, 2023 · Inspection
Only 4 out of 5 children in care were signed in during the follow up inspection. Note: The provider signed the child in during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Dec 6, 2023 · Inspection
The annual Children's Product Certification has still not been completed since November 22, 2021.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
The smoke detectors have not been tested on a monthly basis. Note: The provider tested the smoke detectors during the inspection which were working properly.
Official text of rule 747.5115
Medium · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
Another individual had taken admission forms for children enrolled at the daycare home. The admission forms were not available for review upon request. Note: The individual arrived and provided the admission forms during the inspection.
High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents signature to authorize for emergency medical treatment and the physicians phone # was missing.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
The primary caregiver is lacking 6 hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
One caregiver has not completed 15 clock hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
A bottle of Bleach and Awesome cleaner were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the restroom and was accesible to children.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
The carbon monoxide detector has not been tested on a monthly basis. Note: The provider tested the carbon monoxide detector during the inspection which was working properly.
Official text of rule 747.5337
Medium · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
The annual Children's Product Certification has not been completed since November 22, 2021.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
Fire and Severe Weather drills have not been conducted on a monthly basis.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
A 15 year old residing in the home has not obtained an eligiblity notification letter from CBCU stating they can be present.
In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text
Medium High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
Signed authorization from the parent was not available for review and the primary caregiver of the home has administered medication to the child.
Official text of rule 747.3603
Medium · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
Admission forms for 2 out of 4 children in care were not available for review upon request.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain documentation of current immunizations
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
The caregiver did not have a child was their hands after diapering. Note: The provider washed the child's hands during the inspection.
Official text of rule 747.3213
Medium High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
Bottles were not labeled properly during the inspection.
Official text of rule 747.2319
Medium · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
The first aid kit did not contain gloves or 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
Medium High · Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
There were 5 children in care who had not been signed in for the day. The attendance log was reviewed at 9:40 AM and the children arrived at approximately 7 AM.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Nov 22, 2021 · Inspection
Documentation for the daily menu was not available for review at the time of the inspection. November 22-26
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
Medium High · Nov 22, 2021 · Inspection
Operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan available at the time of the inspection.
In plain English: The home's written emergency plan must explain how children will be evacuated, relocated, or sheltered and locked down, 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 home 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
Medium · Nov 22, 2021 · Inspection
Primary caregiver did not have annual training hours available upon request.
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 · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Nov 22, 2021 · Inspection
Fire drills are not being conducted in the home. No log was available upon request.
Plain-English explanation above
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Epifania Molina:
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This page reports the state’s records for Epifania Molina; 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).