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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77083

Pariss Carlene Raven

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1696402.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Pariss Carlene Raven for 9 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections; 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.3501 (3 times, most recently Oct 29, 2024).

The state lists Pariss Carlene Raven as serving toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: Meals Provided, After School Care, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Weekend Care.

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 Pariss Carlene Raven with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 9 violations at Pariss Carlene Raven, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 4 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High222%
Medium High444%
Medium333%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Pariss Carlene Raven had 9 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 1.3 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Pariss Carlene Raven 9, Houston five-year median 6This daycare9Houston median6

Repeat issues

2 rules were cited more than once at Pariss Carlene Raven in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.3501
Medium High		3All areas children can reach in the home 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, and pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Oct 29, 2024 · first: Jan 3, 2022
747.3935
Medium		2The child-care home must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the home, 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
Most recent: Sep 22, 2026 · first: Dec 27, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Pariss Carlene Raven, 2021 to 2026002021252022202023122024102025122026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022225
2023220
2024112
2025110
2026112

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 22, 2026Inspection10422
Sep 26, 2025Inspection1049None
Oct 29, 2024Inspection10612
Dec 28, 2023Inspection1036None
Jan 4, 2023Inspection2None
Dec 27, 2022Inspection9713
Jan 3, 2022Inspection9692

All 9 violations, newest first

3 rules cited at Pariss Carlene Raven changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

High · Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection

745.621(b)(1)(B) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check

While conducting a walkthrough of the home there was a caregiver with an inactive background check. Note: She was removed from care and the provider submitted the background check at inspection.

In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 22, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 30, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection

747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

While reviewing required postings it was found that the child product annual certification was not completed for the current year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 22, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 29, 2024 · Inspection

747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

The AC unit in the outside play area was not safeguarded.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 29, 2024 · Inspection

747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

The pet dog and cat in the home does not have the vaccination records available for viewing.

In plain English: The child-care home must keep proof that its dogs and cats have the vaccinations Texas law requires. It must also have a statement of health from a local veterinarian for its animals, except small rodents such as guinea pigs, mice, and hamsters. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 30, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 27, 2022 · Inspection

747.1303(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training

There were no training hours available for viewing for the substitute caregiver.

In plain English: Each caregiver must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and pediatric first aid and CPR on a set schedule (before the home is registered or licensed for the primary caregiver, before being counted in the ratio for substitutes, within 90 days for assistants), then stay current. Annual training is due within 12 months of starting and every 12 months after: 30 hours for the primary caregiver, and 15 hours (registered homes) or 24 hours (licensed homes) for assistants and substitutes counted in the ratio more than ten times a year, plus yearly transportation or pool training when it applies. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 30, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 29, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 27, 2022 · Inspection

747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

There were no children's products annual certification available for viewing. The last certification was completed in 2020.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 30, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 4, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 27, 2022 · Inspection

747.3501(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

There was a broken fence in the outdoor play area. Behind the fence was a reservoir of water accessible to children.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 30, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 4, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 3, 2022 · Inspection

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

It was observed during the inspection time that a part of the fence is damaged and it needs to be fixed.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 13, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 3, 2022 · Inspection

747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

Primary caregiver has not completed annual trainings.

In plain English: The primary caregiver of a child-care home must complete at least 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children in care, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six hours must be instructor-led, and homes caring for children under 24 months must include one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 13, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Pariss Carlene Raven:

Building, equipment, and products

Staff training and certifications

Background checks

Handwashing and sanitation

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Pariss Carlene Raven; 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).