Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 411385.
Operating · Registered
Current permit dated Dec 20, 1991
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Shirley Papillion for 6 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 4 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.501 (2 times, most recently Oct 13, 2022).
12Capacity
4Routine inspections, 5 yrs
6Violations, 5 yrs
1High-weight violations
1.5Violations per inspection
3Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Shirley Papillion 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.
What rules a registered child care home follows
Registered child care homes in Texas care for up to 6 children in the caregiver’s own residence, plus up to 6 more school-age children after school (12 at most). They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get an unannounced state inspection at least once every two years. The state lists Shirley Papillion with a capacity of 12.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 6 violations at Shirley Papillion, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 2 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
1
17%
Medium High
2
33%
Medium
3
50%
Medium Low
0
0%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston registered child care homes
Shirley Papillion had 6 violations in five years, the same as the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 1.5 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
1 rule was cited more than once at Shirley Papillion in the last five years.
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 · rule revised August 2024 Most recent: Oct 13, 2022 · first: Oct 13, 2022
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2021 (from Oct 20)
0
0
0
2022
2
2
6
2023
0
0
0
2024
1
1
0
2025
0
0
0
2026
1
1
0
Every state visit
4 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Sep 29, 2026
Inspection
1041
None
Oct 10, 2024
Inspection
1059
None
Oct 31, 2022
Inspection
3
None
Oct 13, 2022
Inspection
970
6
All 6 violations, newest first
4 rules cited at Shirley Papillion 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 · Oct 13, 2022 · Inspection
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The following information is missing from the operational policies: (A)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor (B)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission Information for 6 children's files were missing the following information: 2 missing emergency contact information 4 missing School Name, Address and Phone Number
In plain English: 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
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 24, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Oct 13, 2022 · Inspection
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection a pile of broken wood pieces was observed in the outdoor play area.
In plain English: All areas children can reach in the home must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, and pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No
Medium High · Oct 13, 2022 · Inspection
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
The operational policies do not contain information regarding safe sleep for infants under 12 months.
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The following training topics were missing for the primary caregiver: Responding to Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases
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 · rule revised September 2024
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 24, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No
High · Oct 13, 2022 · Inspection
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 9 month old was observed in a crib with blankets and a bottle. Note: The provider removed the infant during the inspection.
In plain English: Child-care homes may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 13, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes
What to ask on a visit
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Shirley Papillion:
Policies and communication with parents
Can I get a copy of your written policies?
How and when will you tell me if my child is hurt or gets sick?
Building, equipment, and products
Where are cleaning supplies stored?
How often are toys and surfaces cleaned and sanitized?
Enrollment and attendance records
How do you record when each child arrives and leaves?
What information do you need from me at enrollment, and how do you keep it up to date?
Sleep and nap time
How are infants put down to sleep, and what is allowed in the crib?
How do caregivers watch the children during nap time?
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This page reports the state’s records for Shirley Papillion; 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).