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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77014

Nina Peterson

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1815952.

Between May 27, 2025 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Nina Peterson for 18 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 3 routine inspections; 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.5003 (5 times, most recently May 27, 2025).

The state lists Nina Peterson as serving toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 08:30 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, Field Trips.

What rules a registered child care home follows

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 Nina Peterson with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 18 violations at Nina Peterson, 3 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
High317%
Medium High1267%
Medium317%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Nina Peterson had 18 violations since May 27, 2025, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 6 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since May 27, 2025: Nina Peterson 18, Houston five-year median 6This daycare18Houston median6

Repeat issues

2 rules were cited more than once at Nina Peterson since May 27, 2025.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.5003
Medium High		5The home's written emergency plan must explain how children will be evacuated, relocated, or sheltered and locked down, 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 home 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: May 27, 2025 · first: May 27, 2025
747.605
High		3Before 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 22, 2026 · first: Jul 22, 2026

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Nina Peterson, 2025 to 20261132025252026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2025 (from May 27)1113
2026225

Every state visit

3 visits on record since May 27, 2025, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jul 22, 2026Inspection10414
Jun 1, 2026Inspection10411
May 27, 2025Inspection106113

All 18 violations, newest first

Medium · Jul 22, 2026 · Inspection

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

Two children enrolled did not have immunization records maintained in their file.

In plain English: The child-care home 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 medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the home, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 7, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 17, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 22, 2026 · Inspection

747.605(5) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers

One child did not have parent contact information on file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 31, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 17, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jul 22, 2026 · Inspection

747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

Three children did not have any release contact information on file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 31, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 17, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 22, 2026 · Inspection

747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

Two children did not have emergency medical authorization/consent on file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 7, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 19, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 1, 2026 · Inspection

747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

The fire extinguisher was not mounted properly and was sitting on a shelf.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 14, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.5007(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location

The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram do not show the relocation area outside of the home.

Official text of rule 747.5007

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 27, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.2405(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate

The home is not equipped with equipment that allows children the opportunities for thinking and sensory development, small and large muscle development, language development, social and emotional development.

Official text of rule 747.2405

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

Medium High · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

The Emergency Preparedness Plan lacked the following information: 1. How children under will be evacuated. 2, A copy of the evacuation and relocation diagram 3. The caregivers responsibility in a shelter in place/lock down emergency 4. Name and address of an alternate shelter 5. How the children will be accounted for

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan

The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parent once the emergency is over,

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit

The First Aid Kit lacked disposable gloves and 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 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium High · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.5003(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how you will communicate with local emergency authorities and Child Care Regulation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how parent contact information, authorizations for emergency medical care and how daily attendance logs will be evacuated.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

The operational polices lacked the following informality 1. Promotion of indoor and outdoor activity 2. Parent's rights 3. Instructions for parents to review Minimum Standards on line, the phone number for the Abuse and Neglect Hotline and the HHSC website. 4. Emergency Preparedness Plan

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System

A working smoke detector has not been installed in the areas that will be used by children.

In plain English: The child-care home must have a working smoke-detection system, either an electronic alarm and smoke detection system or individual electric or battery-operated smoke detectors in each room children use. Official rule text

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

Medium High · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal

The childcare home is not equipped with the correct size fire extinguisher.

In plain English: The child-care home must have at least one 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher, or another extinguisher approved by a state or local fire marshal. Official rule text

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

Medium · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Age-appropriate

The home is not equipped with equipment that allows children the opportunities for thinking and sensory development, small and large muscle development, language development, social and emotional development.

Official text of rule 747.2505

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

Medium High · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The childcare home does not have a non-absorbent pad for diaper changes.

Official text of rule 747.3303

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

Medium High · May 27, 2025 · Inspection

747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care

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:
Jun 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Nina Peterson:

Emergency drills and plans

Enrollment and attendance records

Fire inspections and fire equipment

Licensing, postings, and management

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Nina Peterson; 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).