Licensed Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77014
Between Oct 29, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Home Sweet Home In Home Childcare Facility for 28 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 7 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.2105 (3 times, most recently Feb 18, 2026).
The state lists Home Sweet Home In Home Childcare Facility 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, Part Time Care.
Licensed child care homes in Texas care for children in the primary caregiver’s own residence, with no more than 12 children present at a time. They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get at least one unannounced state inspection a year. The state lists Home Sweet Home In Home Childcare Facility with a capacity of 12.
Of the 28 violations at Home Sweet Home In Home Childcare Facility, 7 fall under rules Texas weights High and 7 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 | 7 | 25% |
| Medium High | 7 | 25% |
| Medium | 9 | 32% |
| Medium Low | 1 | 4% |
| Low | 4 | 14% |
Home Sweet Home In Home Childcare Facility had 28 violations since Oct 29, 2024, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 8 across Houston’s 103 licensed child care homes, and 2 per routine inspection against a median of 1 — a count of state records, not a rating.
7 rules were cited more than once at Home Sweet Home In Home Childcare Facility since Oct 29, 2024.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.2105 Medium | 3 | Child-care homes 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 Most recent: Feb 18, 2026 · first: Jun 25, 2025 |
| 747.605 High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Feb 18, 2026 · first: Oct 6, 2025 |
| 747.901 Medium | 2 | The child-care home must keep a file for each assistant and substitute caregiver with 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 Most recent: Feb 18, 2026 · first: Jun 25, 2025 |
| 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: Oct 6, 2025 · first: Oct 6, 2025 |
| 747.3501 Medium High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Oct 6, 2025 · first: Mar 24, 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: Oct 6, 2025 · first: Feb 5, 2025 |
| 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: Jun 25, 2025 · first: May 13, 2025 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (from Oct 29) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 8 | 25 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
12 visits on record since Oct 29, 2024, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Inspection | 790 | None |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Inspection | 601 | 3 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Inspection | 582 | 6 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Inspection | 10 | 3 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Inspection | 3 | 2 |
| May 16, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| May 13, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 8 | 6 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Inspection | 406 | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Inspection | 397 | 3 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Inspection | 292 | None |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Inspection | 1061 | None |
Medium · Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection
Training records for the primary and assistant caregiver were not made available for review during the time of the inspection.
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Medium · Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection
It was observed that screen time was being utilized during a mealtime. This was corrected when the primary caregiver turned off the tv.
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Medium · Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection
One school age child in care was missing school information and contact number in their file. This information was corrected by parent permission during pick up time.
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High · Oct 6, 2025 · Inspection
One child's file did not contain release information.
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Medium · Oct 6, 2025 · Inspection
Three children's files did not contain health statement information.
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Medium High · Oct 6, 2025 · Inspection
The outside play area had broken pieces of glass and tile on the ground. The fence was not in good repair and contained broken wood and exposed nails.
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Medium · Oct 6, 2025 · Inspection
Upon arrival to the home, it was observed that children of the ages 3months to 3 years old were engaged in screen time. This was corrected when the screen was turned off.
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Medium High · Oct 6, 2025 · Inspection
The outdoor a/c unit in the back of the home did not have a safeguard or barrier around it.
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Medium High · Oct 6, 2025 · Inspection
It was observed that cleaning supplies and hair chemicals were found to be accessible to children under the bathroom cabinets.
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Medium · Jun 25, 2025 · Inspection
The children were watching a televison show rated "PG" which means parental guidance. This was corrected at inspection.
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Medium Low · Jun 25, 2025 · Inspection
A pre-employment affidavit was not on file for the assistant caregiver.
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Medium High · Jun 25, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. Daily sign in and out logs for all days in the month of June were not available for review.
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Low · Jun 5, 2025 · Inspection
An assistant caregiver was left alone caring for children.
Official text of rule 747.1203
Low · Jun 5, 2025 · Inspection
An assistant caregiver, hired on 6/2/25, did not have a notarized affidavit available for review in the file.
Official text of rule 747.1207
High · May 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information provided, there is a video that shows a 5 year old, placed in a high chair as a form of discipline.
Official text of rule 747.2705
Medium High · May 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information provided, a photo shows a total of 4 infants with 10 other children who were at least 18 months and over with one caregiver.
Official text of rule 747.1801
Medium High · May 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
During the inspection, the sign out sheet for the children that were not enrolled into NCI, was not available for review.
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High · May 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, the logs show that there were 13 children clocked in and present at the same time. In addition, there were 3 other children who was not clocked in but were also present with the other 13 children in care. A photo also shows there were 14 children present in one room together.
In plain English: 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
High · May 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
The permit holder admitted that an individual was present and in the presence of children without having a completed initial background check.
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
High · May 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information provided, a photo shows 2 infants left alone a room. One infant was placed in a car seat on the bed and the other infant was sitting in a play pin. Due to the proximity of the room of where the infants were placed, a caregiver would not be able intervene and ensure proper supervision is maintained.
Official text of rule 747.1503
Medium High · Mar 24, 2025 · Inspection
There were uncovered outlets in areas used by the children. This was corrected at inspection.
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Medium · Mar 24, 2025 · Inspection
Toddler children and children up to 4 years old are being required to remain in time out for up to 5 minutes which over the one minute per year requirement.
Official text of rule 747.2703
Medium · Mar 24, 2025 · Inspection
The parents of the two infants have not completed written feeding instructions.
In plain English: 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
Low · Feb 5, 2025 · Inspection
Documentation of current CPR and First Aid training for the primary caregiver was not available for review.
Official text of rule 747.1327
Low · Feb 5, 2025 · Inspection
Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked health statements.
In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the home, the child-care home must have a health statement within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a licensed health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text
Medium · Feb 5, 2025 · Inspection
Of the four children's records evaluated the following information was missing: Three children were behind with immunizations. One child's record lacked an immunization record.
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High · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
The home is not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
Official text of rule 747.5331
High · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
One room being used by children is not equipped with smoke detector.
In plain English: The child-care home must have a working smoke-detection system, either an electronic alarm and smoke detection system or individual electric or battery-operated smoke detectors in each room children use. Official rule text
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).