3 rules cited at Jewish Community CTR West Houston 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 High · Jun 11, 2026 · Inspection
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams did not have the severe weather location listed
In plain English: The center must keep an emergency diagram on file showing its floor plan, two exit paths from each room (unless the room opens straight outside at ground level), the outdoor meeting spot, and the indoor spot for sheltering from severe weather. A copy must be posted near the entrance or exit of every room children use, where children and staff can easily see it. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 25, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 9, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 11, 2026 · Inspection
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a play structure with a slide attached without any surfacing material under the equipment.
In plain English: The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 25, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 9, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 23, 2025 · Inspection
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
Observed expired emergency medication in the medication closet. NOTE: These medications were removed to give back to the parents.
In plain English: Medication must be given as the label directs or as the child's health-care professional changes in writing, only to the child it is meant for, from the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date it was brought in, and never after it expires. Each dose must be recorded with the child's name, the medication, the date, time, and amount, and the employee's full name, and the records kept for at least three months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 23, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Jan 28, 2025 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 30, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 28, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 3, 2024 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Center did not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 5, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 3, 2024 · Inspection
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director did not have a current annual training on administering medication.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jul 7, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Feb 15, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
It was found that the incident report was not signed by parent within 48 hours of the incident. Note: The incident report will be signed on by parent on 3/20/24
In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 21, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 15, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
It was found that a child (2-year-old) was left unattended outside in the play area for 2 minutes.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 19, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 21, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Jan 18, 2024 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Documentation of annual training for 2 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the completed 24 hours of training. An additional 2 hours is needed for each caregiver.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 31, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 31, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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High · Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the inspection a yellow container of Tide detergent was observed in a classroom with children present. Note: The caregiver removed the detergent and stored the detergent in a closet during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 18, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection, a ceiling tile contained brown stains from a leak.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 31, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
During the inspection a television was observed and was not mounted or anchored to anything to prevent it from tipping over.
In plain English: All areas children can reach 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, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 31, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infants feeding instructions had not been updated since May 31st, 2023.
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 31, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 31, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
4 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain completed emergency contact information.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center 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 center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 31, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 31, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation of pediatric CPR training available for review.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 18, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted within the last 12 months.
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:
- Jul 31, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 31, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know the number of children in the classroom during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 14 children, and after counting the number of children present, there were only 13.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 18, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record was missing on file for one out of five children files checked.
In plain English: The center 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 sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 27, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Current liability insurance was not available during inspection.
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:
- Aug 5, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 27, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Current health inspection was not available during inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 18, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 27, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes