6610 ALDER DR, Houston, TX 77081 · (713) 667-9895 · State permit no. 209612
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Robindell Private School for 14 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 42 routine inspections and 48 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 8 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (2 times, most recently Jan 2, 2024).
The state lists Robindell Private School as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips, Night Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 14 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at Robindell Private School 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 · Jan 2, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based upon the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, the operation failed to notify the parent that there was a situation at the operation that placed their child at risk
In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 2, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
Based upon the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, after transitioning from the cafeteria to the classroom, a caregiver failed to noticed that a child left the building.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 2, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was not aware of the children in their care and failed to conduct count of children during transitions to ensure all children present were accounted for.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 2, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based upon the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation of an incident that placed a child at risk. On 1/2/2024, an unsupervised child was able to exit the facility without being noticed.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 2, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, an incident report had not been created and shared with the parent of a child who was placed at risk within the required 48 hr time frame.
In plain English: The center must fill out the state's Incident/Illness Report form (or one with the same information) when a child has an injury needing medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness needing hospitalization, or an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector not prescribed to the child. It must also fill one out when a child or employee gets a reportable disease, or when any unusual situation put a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 2, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based upon the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child was able to exit the facility without being noticed. The child was found at a convenience store in the area approximately 24 minutes later before being brought back to the operation by staff.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The center buses do not have the parents name and phone number or emergency telephone numbers for emergency contacts. This was corrected at inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 26, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The emergency medical and treatment authorizations forms were not in the center's buses. This was corrected at inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 26, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated,6 have not completed a valid CPR class.
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) · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 29, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 3 were behind in 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 center 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 9, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 9, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium · Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The parent handbook does not inform parents of the requirements for physical activity and outdoor play.
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 · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 23, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 6 lacked the address of the emergency contact.
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:
- Oct 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 29, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
The amount of food being eaten is not being written on the daily report sheets. This was corrected at the inspection.
In plain English: By the time an infant is picked up, the center must give the parent a written or electronic report for the day showing when the infant slept, when and how much the infant ate, when diapers were changed, the infant's general mood, and a short summary of activities. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 26, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Low · Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 1 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 center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 4, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No