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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77009

Greater Heights School

4780 N MAIN ST, Houston, TX 77009 · (713) 492-2720 · State permit no. 1634833

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Greater Heights School for 13 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 5 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 745.641 (3 times, most recently Sep 1, 2022).

The state lists Greater Heights School as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Snacks Provided, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 13 violations at Greater Heights School, 5 fall under rules Texas weights High and 5 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High538%
Medium High538%
Medium323%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Greater Heights School had 13 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.8 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Greater Heights School 13, Houston five-year median 11This daycare13Houston median11

Repeat issues

4 rules were cited more than once at Greater Heights School in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
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: Sep 1, 2022 · first: Apr 20, 2022
746.201
High		3The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: Apr 28, 2022 · first: Apr 19, 2022
746.1609
Medium High		2When 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)
Most recent: Apr 28, 2022 · first: Apr 19, 2022
746.2909
Medium High		2Cots 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 · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: Apr 20, 2022 · first: Apr 20, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Greater Heights School, 2021 to 20260020216122022312023202024102025102026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
20226712
2023341
2024230
2025110
2026110

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Apr 23, 2026Inspection627None
May 14, 2025Inspection637None
Jul 10, 2024Inspection1251None
Apr 29, 2024Inspection—None
Apr 22, 2024Investigation (report)2None
Jul 13, 2023Inspection12511
Jul 10, 2023Investigation (report)1None
Jan 12, 2023Inspection38None
Jan 4, 2023Inspection1185None
Sep 1, 2022Inspection1871
May 17, 2022Inspection1None
May 9, 2022Inspection51
Show 4 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Apr 28, 2022Inspection63
Apr 20, 2022Inspection54
Apr 19, 2022Investigation (report)53
Jan 12, 2022Inspection601None

All 13 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at Greater Heights School 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 · Jul 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every 30 days for infants not able to eat table food during the inspection.

In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 20, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 1, 2022 · Inspection

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

It was observed that a caregiver in the toddler classroom did not have a background ran for the operation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 2, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 9, 2022 · Inspection

746.4217 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level

The operation did not have authority from the fire marshal to care for children upstairs.

Official text of rule 746.4217

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 13, 2022
Correction verified:
May 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 28, 2022 · Inspection

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity

The operation had a total of 192 children in care they were over their capacity by 26 children.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 28, 2022
Correction verified:
May 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 28, 2022 · Inspection

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

A caregiver was observed providing direct care to children in the infant classroom.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 28, 2022
Correction verified:
May 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 28, 2022 · Inspection

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

In the infant classroom on there was a group of caregivers with 13 infants SAG 0-11 months old, a group of caregivers had a group of 15 infants SAG 0-11 months old, a group of caregivers had 15 infants SAG 12-17 months old and a group of caregivers had 14 infants SAG 12-17 months old.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 28, 2022
Correction verified:
May 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 20, 2022 · Inspection

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

Three caregiver was observed providing direct care to children in the infant classroom and pre-school classroom prior to receiving eligibility status.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 20, 2022 · Inspection

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

It was observed in the classrooms upstairs during nap time children mats blocking the exit to the classroom.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 20, 2022 · Inspection

746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

It was observed that caregivers walking over children's heads while they nap due to not having enough space between the maps.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 20, 2022 · Inspection

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

The operation did not have any fire drills documentation since January.

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:
Apr 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Show 3 older violations

Medium High · Apr 19, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

In the infant classroom on there was a group of caregivers with 12 infants SAG 0-11 months old, a group of caregivers had a group of 15 infants SAG 0-11 months old, a group of caregivers had 13 infants SAG 0-11 months old and a group of caregivers had 14 infants SAG 12-17 months old.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 19, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity

The operation had a total of 174 children in care they were over their capacity by 20 children.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 19, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times

It was determine the operation did not allowing parents in the building.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 16, 2022
Correction verified:
May 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Greater Heights School:

Licensing, postings, and management

Background checks

Child-to-caregiver ratios and group sizes

Sleep and nap time

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Greater Heights School; 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).