Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77016

Precious Moments Learning Center

10615 HOMESTEAD RD, Houston, TX 77016 · (713) 633-7601 · State permit no. 850009

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Precious Moments Learning Center for 13 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1301 (3 times, most recently Sep 8, 2026).

The state lists Precious Moments Learning Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 13 violations at Precious Moments Learning Center, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 6 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High18%
Medium High646%
Medium646%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Precious Moments Learning Center had 13 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Precious Moments Learning Center 13, Houston five-year median 11This daycare13Houston median11

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at Precious Moments Learning Center in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1301
Medium High
3New 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)
Most recent: Sep 8, 2026 · first: Oct 14, 2025

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Precious Moments Learning Center, 2021 to 2026202021132022102023122024242025242026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)230
2022113
2023110
2024112
2025234
2026234

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 8, 2026Inspection5103
Jun 26, 2026Inspection—None
Jun 24, 2026Investigation (report)31
Oct 14, 2025Inspection6513
Sep 8, 2025Inspection1None
Sep 2, 2025Investigation (report)21
Nov 12, 2024Inspection6292
Nov 29, 2023Inspection634None
Dec 1, 2022Inspection5923
Dec 15, 2021Inspection159None
Nov 2, 2021Investigation (report)1None
Nov 2, 2021Inspection1None

All 13 violations, newest first

Medium High · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

Two broken toys were found on the playground with sharp jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed the toys from the playground.

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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

One expired medication no longer in use was in a storage container. Note: this was brought into compliance when the director threw it away.

In plain English: The center must throw away medication or return it to the parent when the child leaves the center, when the medication is out of date, or when the child no longer needs it. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

One caregiver is missing under 24 month infant training; Two caregivers are missing hazardous materials; One caregiver is missing food allergy training; One caregiver is missing administering medication training.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 11, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 9, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jun 24, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.501(a)(27) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks

Staff failed to follow the operational policy and procedures for Health Checks; namely not informing management and the parent of any findings.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 16, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 21, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 14, 2025 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

1 out of 4 staff files evaluated is missing updated certification in Pediatric CPR.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 14, 2025 · Inspection

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

3 out of 4 staff training files evaluated is missing training in Emergency Preparedness; 3 out of 4 is missing Communicable Diseases; 2 out of 4 is missing Food Allergies and 2 out of 4 is missing Hazardous Materials.

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:
Oct 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 14, 2025 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

1 out of 4 staff files evaluated is missing updated certification in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 2, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.3429(a) - Children Not Allowed in Areas with Pesticide Residue

Pest control services started inside the operation with children in care.

Official text of rule 746.3429

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using

1 water table left on the playground was filled with rain water. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director dumped the water table and removed it from the playground.

In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

3 out of 10 infants need an updated feeding instructions form.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium · Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection

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

One child's file was lacking a current immunization record.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 9, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

Safety documentation was not available for monthly fire drills. The operation stated fire drills have been conducted.

In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 9, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection

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

A current fire inspection was not available.

In plain English: The 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 9, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Precious Moments Learning Center; 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).