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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77068

Little Disciples of Jesus Learning Center

2320 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY, Houston, TX 77068 · (346) 280-7271 · State permit no. 1792344

Between Feb 21, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Little Disciples of Jesus Learning Center for 32 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 10 routine inspections; 10 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5202 (5 times, most recently Sep 29, 2025).

The state lists Little Disciples of Jesus Learning Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:45 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 32 violations at Little Disciples of Jesus Learning Center, 10 fall under rules Texas weights High and 12 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High1031%
Medium High1238%
Medium619%
Medium Low26%
Low26%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Little Disciples of Jesus Learning Center had 32 violations since Feb 21, 2024, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 3.2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Feb 21, 2024: Little Disciples of Jesus Learning Center 32, Houston five-year median 11This daycare32Houston median11

Repeat issues

6 rules were cited more than once at Little Disciples of Jesus Learning Center since Feb 21, 2024.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.5202
Medium High		5The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text
Most recent: Sep 29, 2025 · first: Sep 29, 2025
746.605
High		3Before 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
Most recent: Sep 28, 2026 · first: Sep 6, 2024
746.611
Low		3For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a 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
Most recent: Sep 28, 2026 · first: Sep 6, 2024
746.613
Medium High		2Each 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
Most recent: Sep 28, 2026 · first: Sep 28, 2026
746.901
Medium Low		2The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include 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 28, 2026 · first: Sep 29, 2025
746.1301
Medium High		2New 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)
Most recent: Sep 6, 2024 · first: Sep 6, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Little Disciples of Jesus Learning Center, 2024 to 202651120244122025192026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2024 (from Feb 21)5511
20254412
2026119

Every state visit

10 visits on record since Feb 21, 2024, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 28, 2026Inspection8409
Dec 10, 2025Inspection—None
Nov 12, 2025Inspection7None
Sep 29, 2025Inspection72011
Mar 28, 2025Inspection5521
Sep 6, 2024Inspection12626
Jul 23, 2024Inspection144None
Jun 13, 2024Inspection4None
May 30, 2024Inspection5474
Feb 21, 2024Inspection12511

All 32 violations, newest first

Medium · Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated within the last 30 days. The form was last completed in May 2026.

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:
Oct 2, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 5, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

Of the seven children's records evaluated, one lacked the required documentation for immunization exemptions.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

An infant was observed napping with a pacifier clip attached to their clothing.

In plain English: Infant care must include regular care by the same caregiver when possible, individual attention such as talking, playing, and holding, comforting infants who are upset, and prompt attention to feeding and diapering. The area must be kept free of objects infants or toddlers could choke on, and an infant may never be left unsupervised. Official rule text

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

High · Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

An infant was observed napping with a blanket in the play yard.

In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, 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:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection

746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant

The play yards were not labeled with the child's name.

In plain English: Play yards (mesh or fabric-sided cribs) must be used as the manufacturer directs and must have a firm, flat, snug-fitting mattress made for that model with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, sides that latch when raised, mesh openings of 1/4 inch or less, and a label with the infant's name or number. An infant may never be left in a play yard with a side folded down. Official rule text

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

High · Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

Of the seven children's records evaluated, three were behind with required immunizations.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

Of the seven children's records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. One child lacked a health care statement from a health care professional. 2. Three lacked signed statements from the parent stating the name and address of the health care professional who has examined the child within the last 12 months.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

Of the seven children's records evaluated, two lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's physician.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 2, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

Of the two personnel records evaluated, one lacked a notarized affidavit.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 2, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

The emergency preparedness plan does not state the center's emergency telephone number, how you will communicate with local emergency authorities and Child Care Regulation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium High · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

The personnel files of both staff lacked a pre-employment affidavit.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. All lacked a date of admission 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 3. Three lacked the name and telephone number of the persons that can pick up the child. 4. Three lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 5. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 6. One lacked the name and phone number of the school the child attends. 7. One child's record lacked a shot record or an original exemption from vaccination forms.

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:
Oct 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 16, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Disinfecting spray and air freshener were sitting on a shelf accessible to children. Also, cleaning products are being stored in the cabinet underneath the sink are accessible to children.

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:
Sep 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

The parent handbook was reviewed and it was lacking the following information: 1. Suspension and expulsion policy. 2. Requirements for outdoor/physical activity that includes the benefits, duration a nd type of indoor and outdoor physical activity, recommended clothing and footwear and the criteria used when weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Procedures for parents to participate in the center's activities 4. Instructions on how a parent may access Minimum Standards, contact information for the local Child Care Regulation office and the HHSC website. 5. Staff requirements for annual training in child abuse and neglect; steps to increase and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect, community organizations that offer assistance, and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 6. Staff vaccination policy 7. Steps the center will take to support inclusive services for children with special care needs. 8. Inform parents the center is in a gang free zone.

In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside

The evacuation and relocation diagram does not show the inside relcation area,

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:
Oct 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 16, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be accounted for.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how parent and emergency contact information, emergency medical information and authorization and sign in/out logs will be evacuated.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked a health statement.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 16, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 28, 2025 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The fire inspection expired on 01/17/2025

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:
Apr 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

The first aid certificates were not available for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications

The information regarding special needs care was nnot included in the enrollment form.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

The CPR certificates were not available for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

The information for the parent rights was not included.

In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

The two children's file reviewed did not have the health statement on their admissions forms.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

The information for authorization to obtain emergency medical care was not inlcuded on the enrollment form.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

There was no documentation showing a fire drill had beeen conducted.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 31, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 30, 2024 · Inspection

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

There was a caregver that left a 2 year old and 6 year old alone in a room.

In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

A monthly active play area chekclist was not available for review.

In plain English: The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 31, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested,

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 31, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System

There were no smoke detectors installed at the operation.

Official text of rule 746.5311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 23, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 29, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Little Disciples of Jesus Learning Center:

Emergency drills and plans

Immunizations and health statements

Enrollment and attendance records

Fire inspections and fire equipment

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Little Disciples of Jesus Learning 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).