2313 S VOSS RD, Houston, TX 77057 · (713) 787-5000 · State permit no. 537597
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Islamic Education Center for 11 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 5 routine inspections; 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.605 (2 times, most recently Mar 28, 2023).
The state lists Islamic Education Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Program type: Child Care Program.
All 11 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at Islamic Education 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 · Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation was unable to provide a current annual fire inspection report during the visit.
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:
- Mar 2, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Feb 26, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observed brown ceiling tiles in one of the preschool rooms.
In plain English: 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 10, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Feb 26, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Mar 5, 2024 · Inspection
746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
There was not an updated liability insurance available for licensing to review. Current insurance expired 2/11/24.
In plain English: Unless it has an acceptable reason not to, the center must carry liability insurance of $300,000 per occurrence of negligence, covering injury to a child on its premises or in its care. It must send proof of coverage to the state each year by the anniversary of its permit. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 19, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 8, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 5, 2024 · Inspection
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of four children files reviewed did not have an updated shot record.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 19, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 6, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(13)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
Special needs information was missing on file for two out of four records checked.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 28, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
Curent gas inspection was missing for this operation. The one on file expired since 1/28/2021.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 14, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Apr 11, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on file for one out of four files checked. This was current during inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 28, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Apr 26, 2022 · Inspection
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The Director and 1 caregiver is missing the following trainings for the HASA: 1. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials 2. Administering medication
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 29, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Apr 26, 2022 · Inspection
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The door in one of the PreK classrooms with children was blocked with an infant gate. Note: The Director stated this door can be used as an exit and removed the gate.
Official text of rule 746.5209
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Apr 26, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 26, 2022 · Inspection
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Documentation of the smoke detectors tested monthly was not available for review.
In plain English: The director or a designee must test all smoke detectors every month and record the date and the name of the employee who did the test. These records must be kept at the center for review during operating hours. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 26, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Apr 26, 2022 · Inspection
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Monthly documentation of the carbon monoxide detectors was not available for reveiw.
In plain English: If the center uses electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors, it must test them monthly, put in new batteries at least once a year, and record the dates and the name of the employee who did the work. If the detectors are tied into an alarm system, the monitoring company or fire marshal must test the system at least once a year, and the center must keep the latest report and make any fixes it calls for. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 26, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Islamic Education 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).