Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77084
Between Mar 27, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Space City Child Care for 27 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 18 routine inspections and 15 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 9 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.3407 (3 times, most recently Aug 27, 2025).
The state lists Space City Child Care 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: Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Night Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 27 violations at Space City Child Care, 9 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 | 9 | 33% |
| Medium High | 10 | 37% |
| Medium | 7 | 26% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 1 | 4% |
Space City Child Care had 27 violations since Mar 27, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.2 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 Space City Child Care since Mar 27, 2023.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Aug 27, 2025 · first: Mar 27, 2023 |
| 746.2431 Medium High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Sep 24, 2026 · first: Sep 24, 2026 |
| 746.603 Medium | 2 | 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: Aug 27, 2025 · first: Sep 12, 2024 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (from Mar 27) | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 | 11 | 17 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2026 | 6 | 12 | 3 |
33 visits on record since Mar 27, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 10 | 3 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Inspection | 371 | None |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 4 | None |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | Inspection | 641 | 3 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Inspection | 537 | 2 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Inspection | 720 | 4 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Inspection | 11 | 1 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Inspection | 9 | 9 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 12 | 1 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Inspection | — | None |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Inspection | 530 | 1 |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Inspection | 266 | None |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Investigation (self-report) | 2 | None |
| May 15, 2023 | Inspection | 456 | 1 |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Inspection | 1251 | 1 |
Medium · Sep 24, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews there is sufficient evidence to conclude that all children do not have storage for their belongings.
Official text of rule 746.4505
Medium High · Sep 24, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Based on information provided during the investigation, infant daily reports were not being done for parents to see times and amount of food given to their infants.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Sep 24, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Infant daily reports were not being completed for the 9 month old infant in care.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Aug 27, 2025 · Inspection
In the PreK room, the base boards have come off of the wall.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Aug 27, 2025 · Inspection
1 out of 10 children did not have immuniztion records on file.
Plain-English explanation above
Low · Aug 27, 2025 · Inspection
8 out of 10 staff did not have the pre employment affidavit.
In plain English: Each center employee must meet the background check rules, have a current tuberculosis exam record if the health department requires it, and complete two state affidavit forms (a notarized Form 2985 and Form 2912) before being hired. Official rule text
Medium · Sep 12, 2024 · Inspection
A 3 month old infant did not have feeding instructions on file. Note: This was corrected when the parent completed the form.
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 · Sep 12, 2024 · Inspection
4 out of 10 children did not have a health statment on file in the admission section.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
There is no documentation of fire drills. Director stated that fire marshall took there form operation.
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
Medium · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
In the infant room 6 cribs were not labeled with the infants name. This was corrected when the director placed the names and dates of birth on the crib.
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
Medium · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
In the Preschool classroom there were no mats labeled with names.
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 · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
In the toddler room, a teacher did not wash her hands after wiping a childs nose. This was corrected when the teacher was told to wash their hands.
In plain English: Employees must wash their hands at set times, including on arrival, before handling food or medication or feeding a child, after diapering or helping a child use the toilet, after their own toileting, and after wiping noses or handling other bodily fluids. They must also wash after outdoor activities, handling animals or raw food, eating or smoking, using cleaners or chemicals, and removing gloves. Official rule text
High · Feb 28, 2024 · Inspection
The last fire inspection was conducted 02/16/2024.
In plain English: 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
High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
During this inspection I attempted to enter the Toddler I classroom however the door was blocked, preventing entrance into the room.
Official text of rule 746.5209
High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
Cleaning supplies were stored under a cabinet in areas accessible to children. During this inspection I observed a child in the Preschool class open a cabinet containing cleaning supplies.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
During this inspection a mirror was observed in the crib of a five-month-old.
In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, 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
High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
An eight week old infant was observed laying on their tummy. The infants caregiver stated the child was not able to completely roll over without assistance.
Official text of rule 746.2427
Medium High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
During this inspection the sign in and out information via the ProCare app was not immediately available for review. Once reviewed the sign in and out log it showed the following: None of the children in the Senior Infant room were signed in. Eight of thirteen children in the Toddler I class was signed in. Eight of fifteen children in the preschool room was signed in. The sign in and out log also showed eleven school age children were signed in but none were present at the operation.
In plain English: The center must have a system that tracks each child's arrival and departure every day, with the child's name, the date and times, and the initials or unique code of the employee or parent. All caregivers must be able to use it to see which children are in care during their shift, at caregiver changes, and during an evacuation. Official rule text
High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
During today's inspection I observed the preschool caregiver forcefully grab a child by the arm.
In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text
High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
A caregiver in Toddler I classroom was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated twelve children were present however thirteen were counted in the room.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
Medium High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
During this inspection the children in the PreSchool class was observed fighting and running around the classroom.
In plain English: Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text
Medium High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
Upon arrival, it was determined a qualified caregiver was not left in charge in the directors absence.
In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text
Medium High · Feb 6, 2024 · Investigation (report)
One infant caregiver was observed caring for five children ages 8 weeks, 5 months, 5 months, 5 months, and 10 months. The specified age group is 0-11 which allows the caregiver to supervise a maximum group of four children. The caregiver was over ratio by one child. The caregiver in the Toddler I classroom was observed caring for 13 children. The specified age group for the classroom was 2 years old which allows the caregiver to supervise a maximum of 11 children.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
Medium High · Nov 28, 2023 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to put a new diaper on a child after changing him.
In plain English: Caregivers must change wet or soiled diapers and clothing promptly, clean and dry the child with individual cloths or disposable towels, and keep diapering supplies out of children's reach. Powders, creams, ointments, or lotions may only be used with the parent's written permission (or when the parent supplies them) and must be labeled with the child's name. Official rule text
High · Aug 18, 2023 · Inspection
During walk through it was observed infant was sleeping in the bouncer. Note: Caregiver immedaitely removed the infant from bouncer and placed infant inside the crib.
In plain English: An infant may not sleep in a restrictive device unless the center has a completed Sleep Exception Form with a health-care professional's signed statement that it is medically necessary. Without that form, if an infant falls asleep in such a device, the caregiver must move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. Official rule text
High · May 15, 2023 · Inspection
The fire exthingusher inside the bus transportation was laying on the floor behind the driver/passeger seat, and not mounted on the passenger side Note: Correction were made at inspection.
In plain English: Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text
Medium High · Mar 27, 2023 · Inspection
There is chipped Paint on the wall inside the Schoolers Room 116. (Corrections) The Chip Paint on the wall was made during inspections.
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).