Licensed Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77038
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Rina's Childcare for 21 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 6 routine inspections; 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.5003 (5 times, most recently Aug 13, 2025).
The state lists Rina's Childcare as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 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, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
Licensed child care homes in Texas care for children in the primary caregiver’s own residence, with no more than 12 children present at a time. They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get at least one unannounced state inspection a year. The state lists Rina's Childcare with a capacity of 12.
Of the 21 violations at Rina's Childcare, 3 fall under rules Texas weights High and 10 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 3 | 14% |
| Medium High | 10 | 48% |
| Medium | 6 | 29% |
| Medium Low | 1 | 5% |
| Low | 1 | 5% |
Rina's Childcare had 21 violations in five years, more than the median of 8 across Houston’s 103 licensed child care homes, and 3.5 per routine inspection against a median of 1 — a count of state records, not a rating.
4 rules were cited more than once at Rina's Childcare in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.5003 Medium High | 5 | The 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: Aug 13, 2025 · first: Aug 13, 2025 |
| 747.501 Medium | 2 | The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text Most recent: Aug 12, 2026 · first: Aug 12, 2026 |
| 747.603 Medium | 2 | 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 Most recent: Aug 12, 2026 · first: Aug 13, 2025 |
| 747.5417 High | 2 | Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information Most recent: Aug 13, 2025 · first: Aug 13, 2025 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
6 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Inspection | 624 | 9 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Inspection | 621 | 12 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Inspection | 1047 | None |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Inspection | 1035 | None |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Inspection | 970 | None |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Inspection | 969 | None |
Medium · Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection
The operational policies does not include the recommended type of footwear children should wear.This was corrected at inspection.
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Medium · Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection
The operational policies does not inform parents of the website where Minimum Standards can be reviewed. This was corrected at inspection.
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Medium · Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection
Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: One record lacked special needs information. One record lacked information water activity permission. One lacked the name and phone number of the school the school age child attends.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection
The sheets on the playyard mattresses were not fitting snugly. This was corrected at inpsection.
Official text of rule 747.2311
Low · Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection
Of the four children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the home, the child-care home must have a health statement within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a licensed health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection
One carigver has not completed an orientation to the childcare home. This was corrected at inspection.
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)
Medium Low · Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection
One staff did not have a pre-employment affidavit. This was corrected at inspection.
In plain English: The child-care home must keep a file for each assistant and substitute caregiver with 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
Medium · Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection
The childcare home does not have a health statement for the home's pet.
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
High · Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection
Of the four children's records evaluated, one was behind with required immunizations.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the home must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not include an emergency phone number for the child care home and does not state how you will communicate with local authorities and Child Care Regulation.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
A list of children being transported is not in the vehicle.
Official text of rule 747.5417
Medium · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregiver received 3 of the 6 required annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision for the March 2024-March 2025 training year. You will need to receive 3 clock hours of make-up training.
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
Medium High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
The emergency preparedness plan lacked the following information: 1. How children under the age of and with limited mobility will be evacuated from the home. 2. A copy of the emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 3. The responsibility of caregivers in a sheltering/lock-down emergency.
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Medium High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for until the emergency is over.
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Medium · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Three lacked information regarding special needs 2. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 3. One was behind with immunizations 4. One lacked a health care statement 5. Two lacked the name and phone number of the school they attend.
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Medium High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parent once the emergency is over.
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Medium High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
The fire extinguisher has not been serviced within the past year.
In plain English: The child-care home must inspect all fire extinguishers every month, record the date, and keep that record at the home. Extinguishers must be serviced as needed and as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
The primary and assistant caregivers all completed CPR training on-line. The on-line course does not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
In plain English: In a child-care home, the primary caregiver and every assistant and substitute caregiver must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. The CPR course must follow American Heart Association layperson guidelines and include hands-on practice and testing with a manikin. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will evacuate with parent and emergency contact information, authorization for emergency medical treatment and the sign in and out log.
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High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported is not in the vehicle.
Official text of rule 747.5417
Medium High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
A child sfaty seat that expired was being used to transport a child. This was corrected at inspection.
Official text of rule 747.5407
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).