Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Great Expectations Learning Center for 8 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 6 routine inspections; 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.4751 (2 times, most recently Jul 24, 2025).
139Licensed capacity
6Routine inspections, 5 yrs
8Violations, 5 yrs
2High-weight violations
1.3Violations per inspection
1Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Great Expectations Learning Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 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, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 8 violations at Great Expectations Learning Center, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 4 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
Weight
Violations
Share
High
2
25%
Medium High
4
50%
Medium
1
13%
Medium Low
1
13%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
Great Expectations Learning Center had 8 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.3 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
2 rules were cited more than once at Great Expectations Learning Center in the last five years.
The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 24, 2025 · first: Sep 27, 2022
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: Aug 26, 2024 · first: Sep 27, 2022
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2021 (from Oct 20)
1
1
0
2022
1
1
2
2023
1
1
1
2024
1
1
3
2025
1
1
2
2026
1
1
0
Every state visit
6 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Jul 7, 2026
Inspection
1263
None
Jul 24, 2025
Inspection
455
2
Aug 26, 2024
Inspection
924
3
Sep 12, 2023
Inspection
343
1
Sep 27, 2022
Inspection
879
2
Nov 15, 2021
Inspection
1
None
All 8 violations, newest first
Medium High · Jul 24, 2025 · Inspection
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
1/There were 2 missing wheels, broken wooden bottom of the two red cars using by children for outdoor activities. 2/There were some broken floor tiles in baby room and on the hall way to children restroom posing tripping hazards. Note: Pictures taken and showed the director during this visit.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection expired on 02/05/2025. Note: The daycare has fire alarm inspection on 06/04/2025 to get ready for fire marshal inspection on 08/01/2025.
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:
Aug 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were broken fence boards in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy was missing the written plan for the promotion of physical play.
In plain English: 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
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 6, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No
Medium Low · Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
There were 4 out of 4 staff records that did not have the pre-employment affidavit avaiable for viewing.
In plain English: 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
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 6, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 6, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No
High · Sep 12, 2023 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was allowed to work in the infant room without the eligibility determination. Note: The caregiver was sent home and will not be allowed back until all background checks are cleared.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 12, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Sep 27, 2022 · Inspection
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The outdoor play structure had broken parts throughout the structure exposing sharp edges.
This page reports the state’s records for Great Expectations 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).