Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77089
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited New Covenant Christian Church Daycare for 14 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.603 (2 times, most recently Apr 8, 2025).
The state lists New Covenant Christian Church Daycare 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, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 14 violations at New Covenant Christian Church Daycare, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 3 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 | 1 | 7% |
| Medium High | 3 | 21% |
| Medium | 9 | 64% |
| Medium Low | 1 | 7% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
New Covenant Christian Church Daycare had 14 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.9 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
1 rule was cited more than once at New Covenant Christian Church Daycare in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.603 Medium | 2 | 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 Most recent: Apr 8, 2025 · first: Jul 13, 2022 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
8 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Inspection | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Inspection | 97 | 1 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | 491 | None |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Inspection | 469 | 3 |
| May 16, 2024 | Inspection | 801 | 2 |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Inspection | 313 | 1 |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Inspection | 892 | 5 |
4 rules cited at New Covenant Christian Church Daycare 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 · Jul 9, 2026 · Inspection
The temporary outdoor play area has a double gate on one side of the fenced area.
Official text of rule 746.4307
Medium High · Jun 22, 2026 · Assessment
The operation used the temporary area as a playground, and the temporary area did not have a fence around it.
In plain English: The outdoor activity space must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet high. Exceptions include programs that only offer after-school care in a public school classroom, programs that only offer alternate care or get-well care, and spaces used only by children five and older. Official rule text
Medium High · Jun 2, 2026 · Inspection
The rear access area of the playground contained hazardous items, including protruding metal sticks and broken concrete ground. These items were accessible to children in care, posing a serious injury risk.
In plain English: All areas children can reach 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, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text
Medium · Apr 8, 2025 · Inspection
One child enroll did not have immunization record available for review.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Apr 8, 2025 · Inspection
The inspector did not observe an Adhesive tape in the van used to transport children. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when an Adhesive tape was placed in the 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
High · Apr 8, 2025 · Inspection
It was noticed that the emergency medical information for all the children being transported to the center was not available on the van. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copies of their enrollment forms and put them in the vehicle binder.
In plain English: Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text
Medium · May 16, 2024 · Inspection
Two infants not yet on table food did not have an infant feeding instruction form available for review.
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
Medium · May 16, 2024 · Inspection
The Consumer Product Safety Commission form regarding unsafe children's products was last signed on 07/13/2022. Note: The director reviewed the cpsc.gov website and located the children's product information and filled out the form at inspection.
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
Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection
The inspector observed that the mulch surfacing in the playground area was almost completely overgrown with grass. Picture was taken.
In plain English: The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text
Medium · Jul 13, 2022 · Inspection
One employee record did not have a photo ID. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
In plain English: The 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
Medium Low · Jul 13, 2022 · Inspection
Two out of six children's records did not contain an admission date. Note: The director entered the admission date into the record during 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
Medium · Jul 13, 2022 · Inspection
One out of three personnel records evaluated did not have documentation of 24 hours of annual training. For the training year of 06/21-06/22 . It lacks documentation for 18 hours.
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 · rule revised September 2024
Medium · Jul 13, 2022 · Inspection
The inspector observed the director only has 10 hours training for February 2021 to February 2022.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Medium · Jul 13, 2022 · Inspection
Two out of six children records reviewed did not have preschool health statements.
Plain-English explanation above
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).