Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77049

Sheldon ISD-Early Learning Center

17010 BEAUMONT HWY, Houston, TX 77049 · (281) 456-6881 · State permit no. 1019206

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Sheldon ISD-Early Learning Center for 7 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 746.901 (2 times, most recently Sep 24, 2024).

The state lists Sheldon ISD-Early Learning Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 7 violations at Sheldon ISD-Early Learning Center, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 4 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High114%
Medium High457%
Medium00%
Medium Low229%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Sheldon ISD-Early Learning Center had 7 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Sheldon ISD-Early Learning Center 7, Houston five-year median 11This daycare7Houston median11

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at Sheldon ISD-Early Learning Center in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.901
Medium Low
2The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include 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
Most recent: Sep 24, 2024 · first: Sep 24, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Sheldon ISD-Early Learning Center, 2021 to 2026202021122022112023132024112025102026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)220
2022112
2023111
2024123
2025111
2026110

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 22, 2026Inspection620None
Sep 23, 2025Inspection6471
Sep 24, 2024Inspection5183
Aug 16, 2024Investigation (report)2None
Sep 29, 2023Inspection7381
Oct 3, 2022Inspection4832
Oct 28, 2021Inspection—None
Oct 25, 2021Inspection4None

All 7 violations, newest first

One rule cited at Sheldon ISD-Early Learning Center changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

Medium High · Sep 23, 2025 · Inspection

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

On May 12, 2025 a fire drill was completed in 4 minutes and 27 seconds.

In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 7, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 7, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Sep 24, 2024 · Inspection

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

4 personnel files did not have a pre-employment affidavit for new hires hired after 9/1/23.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 1, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 26, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Sep 24, 2024 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

9 personnel records did not contain a notarized affidavit.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 1, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 24, 2024 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

4 cribs did not have snug fitting sheets and were loose to the touch. This was corrected when the director fixed the sheets in the cribs.

In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 24, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 29, 2023 · Inspection

746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area

During the inspection I observed a bowl and paintbrush in the hand washing sink in infant b room. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bowl and paintbrush.

In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 29, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 3, 2022 · Inspection

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

Director and 2 caregivers CPR expired on 8/2022.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 7, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 13, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 3, 2022 · Inspection

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

3 out of 7 children did not have an emergency contact listed on the admission form.

In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, 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, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 7, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 4, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Sheldon ISD-Early Learning Center:

Staff files and required records

Enrollment and attendance records

Diapering

Emergency drills and plans

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Sheldon ISD-Early 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).