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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77068

Northwoods Presbyterian Church

3320 F M 1960 W, Houston, TX 77068 · (281) 444-9416 · State permit no. 63361

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Northwoods Presbyterian Church for 20 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.605 (3 times, most recently Dec 10, 2025).

The state lists Northwoods Presbyterian Church 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, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 20 violations at Northwoods Presbyterian Church, 3 fall under rules Texas weights High and 9 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High315%
Medium High945%
Medium630%
Medium Low210%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Northwoods Presbyterian Church had 20 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.4 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Northwoods Presbyterian Church 20, Houston five-year median 11This daycare20Houston median11

Repeat issues

3 rules were cited more than once at Northwoods Presbyterian Church in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.605
Medium High		3Before 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
Most recent: Dec 10, 2025 · first: Dec 10, 2025
746.501
Medium		2The 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
Most recent: Dec 16, 2024 · first: Dec 16, 2024
746.5101
High		2The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
Most recent: Dec 16, 2024 · first: Jan 4, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Northwoods Presbyterian Church, 2021 to 20260020211220222120231420242132025302026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022112
2023221
2024114
20252413
2026360

Every state visit

14 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Oct 9, 2026Inspection1Pending with the state
Jul 30, 2026Inspection—None
Jul 29, 2026Investigation (report)6None
Apr 22, 2026Inspection2None
Apr 20, 2026Investigation (report)28None
Mar 28, 2026Investigation (report)4None
Dec 10, 2025Inspection56611
Aug 19, 2025Inspection111
Jul 31, 2025Investigation (report)8None
Apr 14, 2025Investigation (self-report)41
Dec 16, 2024Inspection9774
Dec 18, 2023Inspection2951
Show 2 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jan 4, 2023Inspection900None
Jan 4, 2022Inspection2872

“Pending”: the state has not posted the outcome.

All 20 violations, newest first

Medium High · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

The carbon monoxide detector is not being tested monthly.

In plain English: If the center uses electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors, it must test them monthly, put in new batteries at least once a year, and record the dates and the name of the employee who did the work. If the detectors are tied into an alarm system, the monitoring company or fire marshal must test the system at least once a year, and the center must keep the latest report and make any fixes it calls for. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, all lacked the new required information regarding special needs.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 19, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 13, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 2 lacked the pre-employment affidavit.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 19, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

The list of current employees is not up to date.

In plain English: The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

The person in charge did not have access to all records.

In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

The infants' bottles and cups are not labeled with their first name and initial of their last name,

In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 21, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two lacked an emergency food allergy plan that has been signed by the child's doctor and parent.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 7, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 24, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 7 did not complete an orientation covering the following topics: administering medications, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page)

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 19, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 24, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, all lacked the address for the emergency contact,

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 19, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 13, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Nine caregivers did not receive 24 clock hours of annual training for the previous training year. Caregiver A received 18.5 clock hours of training for the June 2024-June 2025 training year. Caregiver B received 16.5 clock hours of training for the June 2024-June 2025 training year. Caregiver C received 19.5 clock hours of training for the July 2024-July 2025 training year. Caregiver D received 21 clock hours of training for the October2024-October 2025 training year. Caregiver E received 19.5 clock hours of training for the March 2024-March 2025 training year. Caregiver F received 14.5 clock hours of training for the May 2024-May 2025 training year. Caregiver G received 16 clock hours of training for the September 2024-September 2025 training year. Caregiver H received 21.5 clock hours of training for the August 2024-August 2025 training year. Caregiver I received 16 clock hours of training for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.

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:
Mar 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

The fire extinguishers are not being checked monthly.

In plain English: The director or a designee must inspect the fire extinguishers every month and record the date and the employee's name. Extinguishers must be serviced as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 19, 2025 · Inspection

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

Background checks have not been inactivated for staff no longer associated with the facility.

In plain English: When a person with a background check stops being associated with the operation, the operation must mark them inactive within seven days. It must also confirm its current list of people with background checks every three months, or once a year for licensed and registered child-care homes and listed family homes. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 19, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 14, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

This standard was evaluated in regard to a self-report. Two caregivers have not completed a pediatric CPR training course that meets the required guidelines of the American Heart Association.

In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 12, 2025
Correction verified:
May 30, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

The inclusive care policy was not included in the operational policies.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 30, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

The parent rights information was not included in the operational policies.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 30, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The fire inspection report was expired and was not provided.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 24, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

The month;y playground checklist was not available for review.

In plain English: The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 30, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 18, 2023 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The health inspection was last completed on 11/29/2022.

In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 4, 2022 · Inspection

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

A caregiver in the infant room was present and caring for children without having an initial background check.

In plain English: An 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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 4, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 4, 2022 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The fire inspection has not been completed since 2/20/2020.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Northwoods Presbyterian Church:

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Northwoods Presbyterian Church; 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).