4520 TONAWANDA DR, Houston, TX 77035 · (316) 393-0257 · State permit no. 971666
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Red Elementary Afterschool Program for 8 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 744.1301 (4 times, most recently Dec 19, 2023).
The state lists Red Elementary Afterschool Program as serving pre-kindergarten and school-age children, open 02:50 PM to 06:15 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided. Program type: Before/After School Program.
All 8 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Red Elementary Afterschool Program 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 · Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
Caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inpsection. One caregiver stated they had 13 children when there were actually 10 children counted. Another caregiver stated they had 16 children when there were actually 14 children counted.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
744.605(12)(B)(ii) - Required Admission Information - Adaptive Equipment and Instructions
The special care needs section of the admission form is missing the following information: - Any Adaptive Equipment for the child including instructions of how to use. - Limitations and Restrictions on the child's activities
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the program must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact, 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, the child's school, and permission for things like riding a bus, walking home, transportation, field trips, or water activities when they apply. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
744.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plan for Each Group of Children Required by ?744.2005
An activity plan was not posted at the operation during the inspection.
In plain English: The program must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, the state's Keeping Children Safe notice, its emergency evacuation diagram, and required phone numbers. It must also post each group's activity plan and the daily menu when they apply, and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing the following items: - Antiseptic Wipes/Solution - Adhesive Tape - Guide to the First Aid Kit Note- The Guide to the First Aid Kit was provided during inspection.
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:
- Dec 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection
744.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric First Aid
One caregiver responsible for a group of children but still within their 90 days did not have proof of first aid.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 9, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection
744.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR
The director did not have CPR that met minimum standard requirements.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection
744.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
Two caregivers employed within the last year did not have proof of orientation being done for the program.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 9, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 12, 2023 · Inspection
744.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors
Documentation of the full 15 hours of annual training was not available for review for 3 out of 8
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 4, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Red Elementary Afterschool Program; 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).