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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77077

Jorge Ramirez

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 886838.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Jorge Ramirez for 10 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 2 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.605 (2 times, most recently Aug 26, 2025).

The state lists Jorge Ramirez as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 08:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Transportation to/from School.

What rules a registered child care home follows

Registered child care homes in Texas care for up to 6 children in the caregiver’s own residence, plus up to 6 more school-age children after school (12 at most). They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get an unannounced state inspection at least once every two years. The state lists Jorge Ramirez with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 10 violations at Jorge Ramirez, 1 falls 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

WeightViolationsShare
High110%
Medium High440%
Medium330%
Medium Low220%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Jorge Ramirez had 10 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 5 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Jorge Ramirez 10, Houston five-year median 6This daycare10Houston median6

Repeat issues

2 rules were cited more than once at Jorge Ramirez in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.605
Medium High		2Before 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 · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Aug 26, 2025 · first: Aug 9, 2023
747.901
Medium Low		2The 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: Aug 26, 2025 · first: Aug 26, 2025

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Jorge Ramirez, 2021 to 2026002021002022122023002024182025002026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022000
2023112
2024000
2025118
2026000

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Aug 26, 2025Inspection10618
Aug 9, 2023Inspection10352

All 10 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at Jorge Ramirez 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 · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

One out of four children files reviewed did not have an updated immunization 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 home 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:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 23, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

One out of four children files reviewed did not have an emergency contact name and address available.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 23, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Two children with known food allergies on their admission forms, did not have the required food allergy form.

Official text of rule 747.3619

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

Three out of four children files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 23, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

The caregiver did not have the required pre employment affidavit available for licensing to review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

747.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

The caregiver did not have the required notarized affidavit form was not available for licensing to review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors

Smoke detector was not properly working. The batteries needs to be changed out.

Official text of rule 747.5113

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

Primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.

In plain English: The primary caregiver of a child-care home must complete at least 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children in care, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six hours must be instructor-led, and homes caring for children under 24 months must include one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 9, 2023 · Inspection

747.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate

2 out of 4 children did not have a complete admission form. DOB was missing from both files. This was corrected during the inspection by contacting the parent.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 9, 2023 · Inspection

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

A razor blade was on the floor of the main room and accessible to children in care. This was corrected during the inspection and was removed.

In plain English: 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 · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Jorge Ramirez:

Enrollment and attendance records

Immunizations and health statements

Staff files and required records

Building, equipment, and products

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Jorge Ramirez; 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).