Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77079

Nabor House Community

14100 MEMORIAL DR, Houston, TX 77079 · (281) 741-4109 · State permit no. 1772857

Between Jun 8, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Nabor House Community for 25 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (3 times, most recently Jun 18, 2024).

The state lists Nabor House Community as serving infant, toddler, and pre-kindergarten children, open 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 25 violations at Nabor House Community, 4 fall under rules Texas weights High and 13 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High416%
Medium High1352%
Medium832%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Nabor House Community had 25 violations since Jun 8, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.3 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Jun 8, 2023: Nabor House Community 25, Houston five-year median 11This daycare25Houston median11

Repeat issues

5 rules were cited more than once at Nabor House Community since Jun 8, 2023.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1205
Medium High
3Each 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
Most recent: Jun 18, 2024 · first: Aug 28, 2023
746.4907
Medium High
2Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
Most recent: Dec 15, 2025 · first: Jun 8, 2023
746.603
Medium High
2The 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
Most recent: Dec 30, 2024 · first: Aug 28, 2023
746.901
Medium
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 · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Dec 30, 2024 · first: Nov 29, 2023
745.641
High
2An 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
Most recent: Jun 18, 2024 · first: Nov 29, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Nabor House Community, 2023 to 20265152023472024232025002026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2023 (from Jun 8)5515
2024457
2025223
2026000

Every state visit

12 visits on record since Jun 8, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Dec 15, 2025Inspection6663
Jan 27, 2025Inspection3None
Dec 30, 2024Inspection6384
Oct 29, 2024Inspection1None
Oct 25, 2024Investigation (report)1None
Jun 20, 2024Inspection2None
Jun 18, 2024Inspection6193
Nov 29, 2023Inspection4964
Sep 27, 2023Inspection236None
Sep 13, 2023Inspection31
Aug 28, 2023Inspection5246
Jun 8, 2023Inspection12524

All 25 violations, newest first

3 rules cited at Nabor House Community 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 · Dec 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Two caregivers out of four files reviewed did not have the following HASA trainings available for review. 1.Administering medication 2. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 3. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. 4.Understand building and premises safety 5.Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations 6. Emergency preparedness

In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 26, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

There was not a current children's products annual certification available for licensing to review.

In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The playground did not have the required six inch of loose-fill throughout the playground and around the slides.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 26, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

Caregiver was observed finishing a diapering and did not wash the childs hands.

In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.901 - Required Personnel Records

Two Caregivers were missing the pre-employment afidavit #2912. One employee was missing a translated copy of their education requirements.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

Two children were missing wellness statements signed by a healthcare professional. One child was missing an emergency contact address. One child was missing a signed allergy plan by a healthcare professional.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

Caregiver was observed finishing a diapering and did not wash hands.

In plain English: Employees must wash their hands at set times, including on arrival, before handling food or medication or feeding a child, after diapering or helping a child use the toilet, after their own toileting, and after wiping noses or handling other bodily fluids. They must also wash after outdoor activities, handling animals or raw food, eating or smoking, using cleaners or chemicals, and removing gloves. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jun 18, 2024 · Inspection

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

4 volunteers were observed to be present without notification of eligibilty from the Centralized background check unit. NOTE: Background checks were submitted during the inspection

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 18, 2024 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

Caregivers in the 2yr old and 3-4yr old groupd were not aware of the ages of the children in their care. When asked caregivers either guessed the ages of the children or stated they didn't know becuase it was not their group. NOTE: A staff meetingg will be held to discuss techiques for knowing children's information

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 18, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 20, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 18, 2024 · Inspection

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

A 18 mo old was observed to be sitting in a highchair upon arrival. A volunteer was observed removing the child from the chair and telling them they could not hit and not to hit again. The caregiver of the gorup initally stated the chair is only used for eating. After being informed of the volunteer's statement, the caregiver then stated it is used but for only 1 minute.

In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 18, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 20, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Nov 29, 2023 · Inspection

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

7 out of 8 children were signed in the Toddler 2 classroom during the inspection. Note: The provider corrected this at the inspection by signing the child in.

In plain English: The center must have a system that tracks each child's arrival and departure every day, with the child's name, the date and times, and the initials or unique code of the employee or parent. All caregivers must be able to use it to see which children are in care during their shift, at caregiver changes, and during an evacuation. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 29, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Nov 29, 2023 · Inspection

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

Two caregivers were observed during the inspeciton. One caregiver had director access to children in careand the caregivers background check is in an inactive status. The provider has not obtained an eligiblity notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. The other caregivers background check is still pending. Note: Both caregivers left the operation during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 29, 2023 · Inspection

746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification

Photo ID for 1 out of 6 staff files was not valid as it was expired.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 6, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 29, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 29, 2023 · Inspection

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Emergency contact information was missing or incomplete for 3 out of 6 chidlren's files evaluated during the inspection.

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:
No
Correction date:
Dec 6, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 18, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

Caregivers stated there were 7 children in care when there were 6 children accounted for.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 27, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 28, 2023 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

A caregiver did not know the ages of children in their group and did not have any information available showing their ages during the walk through.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 1, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 28, 2023 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

The food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not signed by a health care professional.

In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 27, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 28, 2023 · Inspection

746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

Soiled diapers were observed on the floor in the restroom and in a trash can that was not covered with any lid. Note: The provider corrected this at the inspection when placing the soiled diaper in the trash can and covering it with the lid.

In plain English: Caregivers must wash their own hands, wash the child's hands after each diaper change, throw away disposable gloves after each change, and sanitize the changing surface after each use (or use a disposable paper liner between back-to-back changes). Soiled diapers must go in covered or sealed containers, soiled clothing must go home in a sealed plastic bag, and caregivers with open wounds or casts or bandages that get in the way of handwashing may not change diapers. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 28, 2023 · Inspection

746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

Two children were not signed in to the tablet during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver signed each child in.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 28, 2023 · Inspection

746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

Children were observed eating cereal and crackers on the bare table during the inspection.

In plain English: Food and drinks must be stored, prepared, and served in sanitary conditions, including sanitizing dishes and utensils after each use, serving food on plates or other clean holders rather than a bare table, and covering food stored in the refrigerator. Caregivers with open wounds or casts may not prepare food, foods that infants and toddlers could choke on may not be served, and cleaning supplies and toxic materials may not be stored with food. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 1, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 28, 2023 · Inspection

746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

The daily menu showed the food to be served was turkey and wheat bread and children were served tortillas with ground beef. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director wrote in the substitution on the menu.

Official text of rule 746.3313

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 8, 2023 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The loose-fill material does not measure to be 6 inches. An additional 2-3 inches is needed.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 22, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 22, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 8, 2023 · Inspection

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

Documentation stating how infants and children with limited mobility will be evacuated was missing in the written emergency preparedness plan.

In plain English: The 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 22, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jun 8, 2023 · Inspection

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

The first aid kit did not contain a thermometer.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 22, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jun 8, 2023 · Inspection

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

A plan to ensure physical activty occurs on days when extreme weather prohibits children from doing outdoor time was missing from the operational policies.

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 · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 22, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 27, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Nabor House Community:

Enrollment and attendance records

Supervision and caregiver duties

Background checks

Handwashing and sanitation

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Nabor House Community; 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).