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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77044

Kathy Rashall Lee

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1784056.

Between Aug 25, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Kathy Rashall Lee for 22 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections; 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.3803 (3 times, most recently Sep 14, 2026).

The state lists Kathy Rashall Lee 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, 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 Kathy Rashall Lee with a capacity of 7.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 22 violations at Kathy Rashall Lee, 4 fall 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
High418%
Medium High418%
Medium1255%
Medium Low29%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Kathy Rashall Lee had 22 violations since Aug 25, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 3.1 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Aug 25, 2023: Kathy Rashall Lee 22, Houston five-year median 6This daycare22Houston median6

Repeat issues

4 rules were cited more than once at Kathy Rashall Lee since Aug 25, 2023.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.3803
Medium		3Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text
Most recent: Sep 14, 2026 · first: Aug 25, 2023
747.901
Medium Low		3The 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: Sep 14, 2026 · first: Sep 14, 2026
747.605
Medium		3Before 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: Sep 18, 2024 · first: Sep 18, 2024
747.501
Medium		2The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Aug 25, 2023 · first: Aug 25, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Kathy Rashall Lee, 2023 to 2026262023282024112025272026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2023 (from Aug 25)226
2024228
2025111
2026227

Every state visit

7 visits on record since Aug 25, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 14, 2026Inspection10417
Jan 28, 2026Inspection—None
Sep 16, 2025Inspection10491
Oct 2, 2024Inspection2None
Sep 18, 2024Inspection10478
Sep 25, 2023Inspection1None
Aug 25, 2023Inspection10366

All 22 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at Kathy Rashall Lee 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 · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

Both caregivers did not have current CPR/first aid training certificates available for review.

In plain English: In a child-care home, the primary caregiver and every assistant and substitute caregiver must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. The CPR course must follow American Heart Association layperson guidelines and include hands-on practice and testing with a manikin. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

Four children's files did not have health statements available for review.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 21, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.901(2) - Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

One personnel file did not have a education qualification available for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 7, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.3803(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors

The operations first aid kit did not have sissors.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 21, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.3803(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete -Thermometer, preferably non-glass

The operation first aid kit did not have a thermometer.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 21, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

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

Two personnel files were reviewed and they did not have preemployment affidavits.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

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

Two personnel files were reviewed and did not have notorized affidavits.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 16, 2025 · Inspection

747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

There are 2 infants in care without feeding instructions.

In plain English: The child-care home must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, menus, medication records, pet vaccination records, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep crib documentation, a signed form showing it reviewed federal product recall notices, and proof of liability insurance or written notice to parents that it has none. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 19, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 2, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 18, 2024 · Inspection

747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

Screen time was being used during naptime. This was corrected when the screen was turned off and music was turned on.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 18, 2024 · Inspection

747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

One school aged child did not have school information on file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 18, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No
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High · Sep 18, 2024 · Inspection

747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

An 8 month old infant was found asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the device.

Official text of rule 747.2326

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 18, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 18, 2024 · Inspection

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Fire drills are not being conducted monthly.

In plain English: The child-care home must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the home within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 27, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 18, 2024 · Inspection

747.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission, Including Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

One school aged child did not have transportation consent to be transported to and from school.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 18, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 18, 2024 · Inspection

747.401(a)(4) - Posting Requirements-Telephone Numbers

There was no emergency telephone numbers posted.

In plain English: The child-care home must post, where parents can easily see them during operating hours, its license or registration, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, the state's Keeping Children Safe notice, required phone numbers, and a list of employees' first and last names. For food allergies that need an emergency plan, it must either post a list of those allergies or make sure everyone who prepares and serves food knows about them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 27, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 23, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 18, 2024 · Inspection

747.5419 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

There was no plan to handle transportation emergencies.

Official text of rule 747.5419

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 18, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 18, 2024 · Inspection

747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

There was no emedical emergency authorization for 5 children in care.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 18, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 25, 2023 · Inspection

747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parental Visits

While reviewing the operational policies, procedures for parents to visit was not stated or listed.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 25, 2023 · Inspection

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

It was found that the caregiver's daughter lives that the home and did not have a background check submitted.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 1, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 25, 2023 · Inspection

747.2315(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

In the main area where children will be in care, a baby walker with wheels was observed. This was corrected when the baby walker was removed from the area.

In plain English: Child-care homes may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 25, 2023 · Inspection

747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

In the operational policies there was no procedure or plan for an alternative activity to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 25, 2023 · Inspection

747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

The outside a/c unit does not have any safeguard around it to make inaccessible to children in care.

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:
No
Correction date:
Sep 22, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 25, 2023 · Inspection

747.3803(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers

When reviewing the first aid kit in the home, the only missing item was tweezers.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 1, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Kathy Rashall Lee:

Enrollment and attendance records

Staff files and required records

Medication and first aid

Policies and communication with parents

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Kathy Rashall Lee; 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).