1532 W 25TH ST, Houston, TX 77008 · (713) 426-5678 · State permit no. 1690674
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Miss Pattycake Childcare of Heights for 10 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 6 routine inspections; 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.603 (3 times, most recently Dec 20, 2022).
The state lists Miss Pattycake Childcare of Heights as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 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, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 10 violations, newest first
3 rules cited at Miss Pattycake Childcare of Heights 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 · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 child records that were evaluated were missing their immunization records.
In plain English: Each 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 29, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 16, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Low · Dec 8, 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
4 child records evaluated were missing the required health statement.
In plain English: For 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 29, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 16, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 20, 2022 · Inspection
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
The operation is not allowing parents in the building during drop off and pick up.
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 · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 20, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 5, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 20, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Caregiver stated they had 10 children, when I asked how many where in the classroom it was stated 7 children when I counted it was 8 children in care.
In plain English: Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 20, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 5, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 20, 2022 · Inspection
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The mats in the pre-school room were not labeled with a number or name.
In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 5, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 20, 2022 · Inspection
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Two caregivers were observed caring for children without having pre-service training.
Official text of rule 746.1305
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 10, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 20, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children did not have healthcare statements in their files.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 10, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 20, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child is missing immunization records in their files.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 5, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 22, 2021 · Inspection
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 1 lacked a health statement. This was corrected at inspection when the director contacted the parent to retreive that information.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 22, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 22, 2021 · Inspection
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 1 lacked the emergency medical authorization. This was corrected at inspection when the director contacted the parent to retrieve that 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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 22, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Miss Pattycake Childcare of Heights; 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).