Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77092
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Maria Granados for 14 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 4 routine inspections; 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.605 (6 times, most recently Jul 21, 2025).
The state lists Maria Granados as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care.
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 Maria Granados with a capacity of 12.
Of the 14 violations at Maria Granados, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 8 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 2 | 14% |
| Medium High | 8 | 57% |
| Medium | 3 | 21% |
| Medium Low | 1 | 7% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Maria Granados had 14 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 3.5 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
1 rule was cited more than once at Maria Granados in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.605 Medium High | 6 | Before 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: Jul 21, 2025 · first: Jul 21, 2025 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | Inspection | 9 | None |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Inspection | 1061 | 9 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Inspection | 3 | None |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Inspection | 1035 | 5 |
High · Jul 21, 2025 · Inspection
One child's release information is missing from the admission form.
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Medium High · Jul 21, 2025 · Inspection
A food allergy question was not answered on the admission form for six children.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jul 21, 2025 · Inspection
The CCR observed expired antiseptic solutions in the provider's first aid kit.
In plain English: Each 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
Medium High · Jul 21, 2025 · Inspection
A special care statement is missing for six children.
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Medium High · Jul 21, 2025 · Inspection
Emergency contact information is missing for three children's admission forms.
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Medium High · Jul 21, 2025 · Inspection
One child's date of birth is missing.
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Medium High · Jul 21, 2025 · Inspection
The provider's backyard, where the children play, contains a shovel, leaf rake, ladder, broken tiles, and an unused water hose accessible to the children.
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
Medium High · Jul 21, 2025 · Inspection
The fire extinguisher is in the pantry on the shelf and not hanging on a bracket on the wall.
In plain English: Fire extinguishers must be mounted on the wall with a hanger or bracket, with the top no higher than five feet and the bottom at least four inches above the floor, unless the fire marshal or manufacturer gives different instructions. They must be readily available for immediate use by household members and caregivers. Official rule text
Medium Low · Jul 21, 2025 · Inspection
Admission dates are missing for four children.
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Medium · Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection
During the inspection the home was found to not have posted the most recent inspetion report. This was corrected when the caregiver printed and posted the inspection report.
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
Medium · Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection
During the inspection the caregiver turned on the television in the living area with an 11 month old. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the television off.
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
Medium High · Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection
During review of administration the home was found to not have operational policies as required.
In plain English: The primary caregiver of a child-care home must set and follow policies that meet the standards, make sure assistants, substitutes, and household members follow the rules that apply to them, start required background checks, and report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline. The caregiver must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and never go over the home's licensed or registered capacity. Official rule text
High · Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection
During the inspection I observed a 11 month old infant lying in a crib with crib bumpers.
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
Medium High · Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection
During the inspection I observed a 11 month old infant lying down drinking a bottle in the crib. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the crib.
Official text of rule 747.2319
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).