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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77049

Fellowship of Purpose Early Childhood Learning Center

14203 WALLISVILLE RD BLDG A, Houston, TX 77049 · (346) 409-1731 · State permit no. 1801795

Between Sep 13, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Fellowship of Purpose Early Childhood Learning Center for 17 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 14 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 10 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1201 (2 times, most recently Mar 30, 2026).

The state lists Fellowship of Purpose Early Childhood Learning Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 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.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 17 violations at Fellowship of Purpose Early Childhood Learning Center, 10 fall under rules Texas weights High and 6 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High1059%
Medium High635%
Medium16%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Fellowship of Purpose Early Childhood Learning Center had 17 violations since Sep 13, 2024, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.7 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Sep 13, 2024: Fellowship of Purpose Early Childhood Learning Center 17, Houston five-year median 11This daycare17Houston median11

Repeat issues

3 rules were cited more than once at Fellowship of Purpose Early Childhood Learning Center since Sep 13, 2024.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1201
High		2Every 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
Most recent: Mar 30, 2026 · first: Oct 3, 2025
746.5605
High		2Children 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: Oct 3, 2025 · first: Oct 3, 2025
746.3417
Medium High		2Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text
Most recent: Feb 20, 2025 · first: Nov 19, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Fellowship of Purpose Early Childhood Learning Center, 2024 to 20262320245102025742026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2024 (from Sep 13)223
20255610
2026794

Every state visit

17 visits on record since Sep 13, 2024, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 29, 2026Inspection—None
Sep 3, 2026Inspection4None
Jul 31, 2026Inspection438None
May 8, 2026Inspection2None
Apr 10, 2026Investigation (report)6Pending with the state
Apr 6, 2026Inspection2None
Mar 30, 2026Investigation (self-report)52
Mar 24, 2026Inspection6162
Jan 7, 2026Inspection6None
Oct 24, 2025Inspection—None
Oct 6, 2025Inspection209None
Oct 3, 2025Investigation (report)85
Show 5 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 25, 2025Inspection6581
Feb 20, 2025Inspection6412
Jan 7, 2025Inspection7972
Nov 19, 2024Inspection4832
Sep 13, 2024Inspection12611

“Pending”: the state has not posted the outcome.

All 17 violations, newest first

High · Mar 30, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

An incident took place at the operation that placed a child at risk of harm or injury and was not reported to licensing within the required 48-hour time frame.

In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 1, 2026
Correction verified:
May 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 30, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

The caregiver did not exemplify good judgement when approaching the child and failed to engage in deescalation tactics aligned with the operation's policy, which resulted in a physical altercation between her and the child.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 1, 2026
Correction verified:
May 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 24, 2026 · Inspection

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

A child younger than 12 months was observed in a crib with a pacifier with a beaded string pacifier clip clipped to their shirt while asleep in the crib. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the beaded pacifier string clip from the child's shirt.

In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, 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:
No
Correction date:
Mar 24, 2026
Correction verified:
Apr 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 24, 2026 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

During the walkthrough three caregivers provided the incorrect amount of children they were resposonsible for. This was corrected when caregiver recounted the children.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 24, 2026
Correction verified:
Apr 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Oct 3, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

Based on the information obtained, a parent was not notified of an incident that placed their child at risk. A child was left unsupervised on the transportation vehicle at 3:58PM and was not retrieved until 4:33PM. Based on the information obtained, the parent was not notified until pick-up at 5:45PM. The operation failed to notify the parents immediately of a serious incident directly involving their child.

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

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

High · Oct 3, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

Based on the information provided, bus logs were not documented for children transported from September 1- September 28, 2025.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 7, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 3, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver failed to follow the facilities procedures regarding safety precautions for loading and unloading children which resulted in a child being left in the center's vehicle unattended.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 7, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 3, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support neglectful supervision due to a child being left in the vehicle unattended.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 7, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 3, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support the safety precautions for unloading children was not followed. Two staff conducting transportation services did not account for all children present on the vehicle. As a result, a child was left in the van unattended for approximately 30-40 minutes.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 7, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 25, 2025 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation did not have the current fire inspection.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Feb 20, 2025 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

It was observed that the fitted sheets on infant mattresses were not the correct size for the mattresses being used. this was corrected at inspection when the appropriately sized sheets were applies to the infant mattresses

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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 20, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 20, 2025 · Inspection

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

Caregiver changed diaper and did not wash the child's hands. This was corrected during inspection. Later, compliant hand washing procedures were observed,

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 20, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

During the inspection it was found that the fire extinguishers in the transportation vans had not been serviced since Nov 2023. These extinguishers are required to be serviced annually.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 14, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not conduct a fire drill in the month of December. Their last fire drill took place 11/27/2024 and is required monthly.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 19, 2024 · Inspection

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

During the inspection it was observed that at least one of the classrooms was served breakfast, missing 1/3 required components. This is corrected when milk was served with the waffles and strawberries.

In plain English: The center must serve children who eat table food regular meals and morning and afternoon snacks that follow the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal patterns, and a child may not go more than three hours without being offered food unless asleep. Drinking water must always be available, sugary drinks are only for special occasions unless the program allows them, food may not be used as a reward, and a child may not be served any food listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 19, 2024 · Inspection

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

During the inspection a child was observed being served breakfast without having washed their hands first.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

The fenced outdoor playground did not have the required 2 exits. There was only one exit/entrance.

Official text of rule 746.4307

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 25, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Fellowship of Purpose Early Childhood Learning Center:

Supervision and caregiver duties

Transportation

Fire inspections and fire equipment

Handwashing and sanitation

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Fellowship of Purpose Early Childhood Learning 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).