Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77014
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Fallbrook Community Development Center for 43 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 24 routine inspections and 13 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 14 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.2805 (6 times, most recently May 14, 2026).
The state lists Fallbrook Community Development Center as serving 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, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 43 violations at Fallbrook Community Development Center, 14 fall under rules Texas weights High and 14 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 | 14 | 33% |
| Medium High | 14 | 33% |
| Medium | 9 | 21% |
| Medium Low | 6 | 14% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Fallbrook Community Development Center had 43 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.0 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
10 rules were cited more than once at Fallbrook Community Development Center in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.2805 High | 6 | No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text Most recent: May 14, 2026 · first: Apr 21, 2023 |
| 746.605 High | 3 | 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 Most recent: Aug 27, 2026 · first: Feb 4, 2026 |
| 746.1205 Medium High | 3 | Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text Most recent: Jun 17, 2026 · first: May 18, 2026 |
| 746.901 Medium | 3 | 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 · rule revised August 2024 Most recent: Feb 4, 2026 · first: Feb 14, 2024 |
| 746.2803 Medium High | 2 | Discipline must fit each child, be consistent and suited to the child's understanding, and aim to teach acceptable behavior and self-control through positive methods such as praise, clear daily reminders of expectations, and redirection. A brief supervised time out may be used when it suits the child's age and development, but for no more than one minute per year of the child's age. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 31, 2026 · first: Jul 31, 2026 |
| 746.3407 Medium High | 2 | The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, 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: Jul 31, 2026 · first: Jun 17, 2026 |
| 746.1203 Medium High | 2 | Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text Most recent: Jun 17, 2026 · first: Mar 23, 2023 |
| 746.603 Medium | 2 | The center 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 sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text Most recent: Feb 4, 2026 · first: Feb 4, 2026 |
| 746.303 Medium Low | 2 | The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text Most recent: Jan 21, 2025 · first: Mar 2, 2022 |
| 746.501 Medium Low | 2 | 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 Most recent: Apr 21, 2023 · first: Dec 2, 2021 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 9 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 2026 | 12 | 16 | 30 |
37 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Inspection | 3 | None |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Inspection | 185 | 3 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 5 | 1 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 6 | 3 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Inspection | 6 | None |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 33 | 5 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| May 22, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| May 14, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 4 | 4 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | 4 | None |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Inspection | 737 | 11 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 2 | 1 |
| May 30, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 5 | 1 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Inspection | 528 | None |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Inspection | 725 | 2 |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 4 | None |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Inspection | — | None |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 4 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 3 | None |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Inspection | 471 | None |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Inspection | — | None |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Inspection | 629 | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Investigation (report) | 3 | 1 |
2 rules cited at Fallbrook Community Development Center changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
High · Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked authorization for emergency medical care.
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Medium High · Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked the address of the emergency contact,
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Medium High · Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection
A child's food allergy plan has not been signed by a health care professional.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
High · Jul 31, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the director is not ensuring the operation is always operating in compliance with Minimum Standard rules. There was evidence to support that unenrolled children are allowed to be at the daycare and participate in activities provided by the operation.
In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text
Medium High · Jul 31, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Based on information obtained through interviews, this standard was found to be deficient. Children are being placed in a bathroom as a discipline method.
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Medium High · Jul 31, 2026 · Investigation (report)
The door handle to the bathroom in one classroom does not allow the door to be easily opened when inside of the bathroom. The bathroom door in a second classroom is hard to open for children and staff from the inside and outside.
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Medium High · Jul 31, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained through interviews, this standard was found to be deficient. Caregivers are using a reflection mirror as a discipline method for 3-5 year old children.
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Medium · Jun 18, 2026 · Inspection
In one of the pre-k 4 rooms and one of the pre-k 3 rooms, the activity plans were not posted. This was corrected when the plans were posted on the wall.
In plain English: The center must post each group's activity plan in a prominent place where parents and others can see it. Official rule text
High · Jun 17, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Cleaning supplies were observed to be in accessible areas to children and near food in the classrooms. This was corrected when cleaning supplies were removed near food and inaccessible to children.
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High · Jun 17, 2026 · Investigation (report)
The toddler play area in the playscape has a broken piece of play equipment that has sharp edges.
In plain English: Indoor and outdoor play equipment must be arranged so caregivers can watch children at all times, used as the manufacturer directs, and anchored so it cannot tip or move. It may not have openings that can trap a child or catch clothing, or exposed pinch, crush, or shear points; climbing equipment and swings may not sit over bare asphalt or concrete, and raised platforms and steps need barriers or handrails as the rule specifies. Official rule text
Medium High · Jun 17, 2026 · Investigation (report)
A caregiver was observed on their personal cell phone when caring for children during naptime. This was corrected when the cell phone was put up.
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High · Jun 17, 2026 · Investigation (report)
A schooler was observed to be unsupervised when going to the restroom in another room while the caregiver remained in the playscape area.
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Medium High · Jun 17, 2026 · Investigation (report)
The outside playground has unitary surfacing that has not been properly maintained and contained holes and rips in the surfacing.
Official text of rule 746.4911
Medium High · May 22, 2026 · Inspection
In the 18 to 23 months old class, documentation showing each child's age was not readily available in the classroom for caregivers to retrieve. Caregiver was unable to cofirm children's ages. This was corrected when the assistant director had to retrieve an attendance sheet with the birthdays to find the children's ages.
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Medium High · May 18, 2026 · Inspection
In the Toddler class for 18 to 23 months old, documentation showing each child's age was not readily available in the classroom for caregivers to retrieve. This was corrected when the assistant director had to retrieve an attendance sheet with the birthdays to find the children's ages.
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High · May 14, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Based on investigation findings, a caregiver is yelling at children when addressing challenging behavior.
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High · May 14, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Based on investigation findings, corporal punishment was practiced towards children in care with the use a pointer instructional tool.
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High · May 14, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Based on the investigation findings, profane language is used around children in care.
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High · May 14, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Based on investigation findings, inappropriate grabbing as a prohibited punishment is practiced at the operation.
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Medium · Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
One child's file did not have policy acknowledgement.
Medium High · Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
During the morning time, the total amount of children in the gym was 34 kids from 18 months old to 12 years old with two caregivers. The specific age group was 3 years old. The children were in the gym from 6:30AM to 8:00AM which exceeds the 45 minutes for opening and breakfast time is from 6:30AM to 7:30AM.
In plain English: When 13 or more children are in care, a group, even with two or more caregivers, may have at most 10 infants under 12 months, 13 children 12 to 17 months, 18 children 18 to 23 months, 22 two-year-olds, 30 three-year-olds, or 35 children ages four through 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age. Official rule text (single-rule page)
High · Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
Three children's files were reviewed and found that there was no emergency medical authorization/consent signed by parent/guardian.
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Medium · Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
Three children's files were missing additional admission information.
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Medium Low · Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
One caregiver who was hired 1/2025, did not have a pre-employment affidavit.
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Medium · Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
One caregiver did not have education documentation in their file.
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Medium · Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
During the morning time while breakfast was being served and eaten, screen time was being utilized from children 2 too 4 years old.
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 · Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
During the morning period, two caregivers were present and did not have any access to child or personnel records.
In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text
Medium High · Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
In the 18m to 2yr classroom, there were 16 children total with 1 caregiver that transitioned from the gym to the classroom. The special age group number was 2 years old. This was corrected when the director had transitioned and stayed in the classroom until another caregiver arrived.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
Medium · Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
Four children's records were reviewed and found that there were no health statements for the children who had been enrolled past 12 months.
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High · Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
It was found that there has not been a recent fire inspection conducted nor any fire inspection scheduled with the fire marshal. The last inspection was on 2/3/25 expiring by 2/3/26.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
Medium Low · Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection
Two children's records were not kept for 3 months after the two children disenrolled on 7/2025 and 8/2025.
Medium · Aug 11, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained for the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that proper parental notification of minor injuries was not maintained.
In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text
High · Apr 4, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on the findings of a recent DFPS investigation, there was evidence to suggest that corporal punishment is being used in the classroom.
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Medium Low · Jan 21, 2025 · Assessment
The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25
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Medium High · Feb 14, 2024 · Inspection
A caregiver was observed supervising children in a class without a current cpr/first aid license.
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 · Feb 14, 2024 · Inspection
3 of the 4 caregivers folders were observed to be incomplete. Cpr/first aid license, discipline and guidance form and current trainings.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
Medium Low · Apr 21, 2023 · Investigation (report)
The operation policy states the parents should arrange a time to visit and conferences would need an appointment. It also states that parents would be interrupting the classroom during the class day.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
High · Apr 21, 2023 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information received, there is sufficient information to suggest that a caregiver had been yelling and calling children names as a form of discipline.
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Medium High · Mar 23, 2023 · Inspection
Children were observed sleeping at the door when entering the room.
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
High · Mar 23, 2023 · Inspection
2 of the 6 classrooms observed during walk through caregivers did not know how many children were in care.
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Medium High · Mar 4, 2022 · Inspection
The fire inspection was not available for review during inspection.
In plain English: When a fire inspection is required, the center must keep a copy of the most recent fire inspection report, letter, or checklist at the center during operating hours. The report must show the inspection date and findings and include the inspector's name and phone number. Official rule text
Medium Low · Mar 2, 2022 · Assessment
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022 as required.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium Low · Dec 2, 2021 · Investigation (report)
This standard was investigated in regards to a report received and compliance was not met. The center does not have an open door policy that allows parents to visit the center at any time during the hours of operation to observe their child, center's program activities, building, premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Fallbrook Community Development Center:
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This page reports the state’s records for Fallbrook Community Development Center; 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).