Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77084
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Royal Children Learning Center for 22 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 8 routine inspections and 6 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 8 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5101 (7 times, most recently May 22, 2025).
The state lists Royal Children Learning Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 22 violations at Royal Children Learning Center, 8 fall under rules Texas weights High and 7 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 | 8 | 36% |
| Medium High | 7 | 32% |
| Medium | 7 | 32% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Royal Children Learning Center had 22 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
3 rules were cited more than once at Royal Children Learning Center in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.5101 High | 7 | 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 Most recent: May 22, 2025 · first: Dec 21, 2021 |
| 746.603 Medium | 4 | 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 Most recent: Jul 3, 2024 · first: May 30, 2024 |
| 746.3407 Medium High | 3 | 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 Most recent: Jun 6, 2023 · first: Jun 6, 2023 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
14 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Inspection | 651 | None |
| May 22, 2025 | Inspection | 586 | 4 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Assessment | 2 | 2 |
| May 30, 2024 | Inspection | 923 | 3 |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Inspection | 331 | 4 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Inspection | 375 | 1 |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Inspection | 3 | 3 |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2022 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
High · May 22, 2025 · Inspection
The last fire inspection was completed in 9/2023.
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Medium · May 22, 2025 · Inspection
There were 2 children sleeping on the floor with a blanket underneath them. There were no extra mats available in the center.
In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text
Medium High · May 22, 2025 · Inspection
5 out of 5 caregivers, including the director had only online CPR training done.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
Medium High · May 22, 2025 · Inspection
There was a container with watermelon in the refrigerator that was uncovered. Note: This was corrected when the director placed a piece of foil on the container.
In plain English: Food and drinks must be stored, prepared, and served in sanitary conditions, including sanitizing dishes and utensils after each use, serving food on plates or other clean holders rather than a bare table, and covering food stored in the refrigerator. Caregivers with open wounds or casts may not prepare food, foods that infants and toddlers could choke on may not be served, and cleaning supplies and toxic materials may not be stored with food. Official rule text
Medium · Jul 3, 2024 · Assessment
2 out of 5 children did not have immunizations on file.
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Medium · Jul 3, 2024 · Assessment
2 out of 5 children did not have health statements on file.
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Medium · May 30, 2024 · Inspection
The liability insurance expired on 1/29/2024.
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
Medium · May 30, 2024 · Inspection
2 out of 5 children did not have health statements on file.
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Medium · May 30, 2024 · Inspection
2 out of 5 children did not have immunizations on file.
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Medium High · Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection
During the walk through, it was observed there were dust and debris with cups and containers inside the toddlers classroom sink, open accessible to children. Outdoor playground was observed, there were debris of trash at the corner of the gate, rugs, and toys. Photos were taken during the walk through.
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Medium High · Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection
During the walk through, it was observed there were roaches and debris inside the infant refrigerator, stored near formula milk, and equipment were not sanitized.Photos were taken during the walk through.
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Medium High · Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection
During inspection it was observed two infant bottles used was not label and placed inside of the refrigerator .
In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
Medium High · Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection
During the walk through, it was observed there inside the toddler room on the wall by the entrance door, the light switch is broken and had chip paint. Photo was taken at inspection.
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High · Aug 1, 2022 · Inspection
This standard was recited due to the operation not supplying an up-to-date annual fire inspection report. The last fire inspection was completed on 02/2020.
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High · Jul 8, 2022 · Assessment
This standard was recited due to the operation not supplying an up-to-date annual fire inspection report. The last fire inspection was completed on 02/2020.
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High · Jun 24, 2022 · Assessment
This standard was recited due to the operation not supplying an up-to-date annual fire inspection report. The last fire inspection was completed on 02/2020.
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Medium · Jun 16, 2022 · Inspection
The operation did not have a daily feeding schedule available to view during the inspection.
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
Medium High · Jun 8, 2022 · Inspection
I observed the amount of the loose fill to be an insufficient amount during the inspection.
In plain English: Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
High · Jun 8, 2022 · Inspection
An updated fire inspection report has not been received by the operation. The last fire inspection was completed in 02/2020.
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High · Jun 8, 2022 · Inspection
I observed a bolt protruding from the outdoor playground fencing.
In plain English: Indoor and outdoor play equipment must be arranged so caregivers can watch children at all times, used as the manufacturer directs, and anchored so it cannot tip or move. It may not have openings that can trap a child or catch clothing, or exposed pinch, crush, or shear points; climbing equipment and swings may not sit over bare asphalt or concrete, and raised platforms and steps need barriers or handrails as the rule specifies. Official rule text
High · May 17, 2022 · Assessment
An updated fire inspection report has not been received by the operation. The last fire inspection was completed in 02/2020.
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High · Dec 21, 2021 · Assessment
An updated fire inspection report has not been received by the operation. The last fire inspection was completed in 02/2020.
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This page reports the state’s records for Royal Children 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).