Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77060
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Toddler House 5 for 51 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 17 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1309 (6 times, most recently Jul 24, 2026).
The state lists Toddler House 5 as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). 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, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 51 violations at Toddler House 5, 4 fall under rules Texas weights High and 20 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 | 4 | 8% |
| Medium High | 20 | 39% |
| Medium | 22 | 43% |
| Medium Low | 1 | 2% |
| Low | 4 | 8% |
Toddler House 5 had 51 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.9 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
10 rules were cited more than once at Toddler House 5 in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.1309 Medium | 6 | A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 24, 2026 · first: Apr 16, 2025 |
| 746.1311 Medium | 5 | A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text Most recent: Feb 3, 2026 · first: Apr 16, 2025 |
| 746.611 Low | 5 | 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 Most recent: Feb 3, 2026 · first: Apr 16, 2025 |
| 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: Feb 3, 2026 · first: Jun 9, 2022 |
| 746.4907 Medium High | 4 | 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 Most recent: Jun 4, 2025 · first: Apr 16, 2025 |
| 746.1301 Medium High | 3 | 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) Most recent: Feb 3, 2026 · first: Apr 16, 2025 |
| 745.651 Medium | 2 | When a person with a background check stops being associated with the operation, the operation must mark them inactive within seven days. It must also confirm its current list of people with background checks every three months, or once a year for licensed and registered child-care homes and listed family homes. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 24, 2026 · first: Apr 16, 2025 |
| 746.1605 Medium High | 2 | In a center with 13 or more children in care, infants may be grouped with older children only if the oldest child in the group is no more than 18 months older than the youngest. Centers with 12 or fewer children in care may combine ages under a separate rule. Official rule text Most recent: Jun 25, 2026 · first: Mar 31, 2025 |
| 746.3701 Medium High | 2 | All areas children can reach 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, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text Most recent: Jun 16, 2026 · first: Jun 16, 2026 |
| 746.4003 Medium | 2 | Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text Most recent: Feb 3, 2026 · first: Apr 16, 2025 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 2025 | 7 | 8 | 26 |
| 2026 | 5 | 7 | 19 |
22 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Inspection | 1264 | 3 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| May 21, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| May 6, 2026 | Investigation (self-report) | 5 | None |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Inspection | 747 | 13 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Inspection | 4 | 1 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Inspection | 7 | 6 |
| May 2, 2025 | Inspection | 5 | None |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Inspection | 630 | 16 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | Inspection | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 6 | 2 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 4 | None |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| May 7, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Inspection | 588 | 4 |
| May 25, 2023 | Inspection | 713 | None |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Inspection | 528 | 2 |
Medium · Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two caregivers did not training in one or more of the following topics for the previous training year: food allergies and administering medications.
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Medium High · Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection
Of the six personnel records, one caregiver lacked First Aid Training.
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 · Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection
Background check for two former staff have not been inactivated within seven days of their last day of employment.
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Medium High · Jun 25, 2026 · Inspection
An infant was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group.
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Medium High · Jun 16, 2026 · Inspection
An air blower was found to be accessible to children in a classroom that did not have a safegaurd or barrier around it. This was corrected when the blower was removed out of the classroom.
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High · Jun 16, 2026 · Inspection
A mop bucket with water was accessible to children in the children's restroom. This was corrected when the mop bucket was removed from the restroom an away from children's access.
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Medium · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
Of the seven personnel records evaluated, two did not complete the required 24 clock hours of training for their respective training year.
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Medium · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
Of the seven children's records evaluated, two lacked a parent signed health statement that the child has been examined by a health care professional within the past year.
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Medium · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
One caregiver did not complete training in communicable diseases including immunizations and food allergies.
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Medium · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated within the last 30 days.
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 · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
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Low · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
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High · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
The operational policies did not include the following information: 1. The benefits of outdoor play. 2. Recommended clothing and footwear. 3. The criteria used to determine when the weather will prevent outdoor play. 4. Parent's Rights. 5. The correct website for Child Care Regulation.
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text
Medium · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
Infants are not going outside daily.
In plain English: Each infant's day must include outdoor play when the weather permits, time out of the crib, and no more than 15 minutes seated in a restrictive device unless the infant is eating or being transported. It must also include supervised tummy time and other chances to move, plus activities that engage sight, hearing, touch, and small and large muscles. Official rule text
Medium High · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
The daily report sheet for one child did not include the times or amount of food the child is eatinig throughout the day.
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
Medium High · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
Of the seven personnel records evaluated, two have not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
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Medium · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
The director received 22 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the March 2024-March 2025 training year. The director will need to complete 8 clock hours of training.
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Medium Low · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
Caregivers did not receive at least six clock hours of training through in-person training.
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Medium · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
The First Aid Kits on the buses was missing supplies. Bus 12 was missing scissors, tweezers and adhesive tape and Bus 11 was missing a thermometer.
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Medium High · Jul 16, 2025 · Inspection
Waster hoses used on Friday were on the toddler playground. This was corrected at inspection.
Official text of rule 746.5015
Medium High · Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The loose-full surfacing in the use zones for the swings, which is at least 9 feet; is not being maintained at a depth of at least 9 inches.
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Medium · Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, 1 did not receive annual training for the January 2024-January 2025 training year in the following topics: 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medications 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 5. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials
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Medium · Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The director did not receive annual training hours in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
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Medium High · Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The loose fill surfacing in the use zone for equipment on the infant/toddler playground is not measuring at least 6 inches.
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Low · Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Two children's records lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
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Medium High · Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The director did not receive annual training hours in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
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Medium High · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
The loose-full surfacing in the use zones for the swings, which is at least 9 feet; is not being maintained at a depth of at least 9 inches.
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Medium High · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
The director is not current with the required transportation safety training. This was corrected at inspection.
In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
Medium · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
The First Aid Kits on the buses did not include a Guide to First Aid and the kit in the building did not have tweezers.
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Medium High · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
The loose fill surfacing in the use zones for equipment at least 5 feet high is not being maintained at a depth of at least 6 inches.
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Medium · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
The director did not receive annual training hours in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
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Medium High · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
The director did not receive annual training hours in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the March 2024-March 2025 training year.
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Medium High · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one did not complete an orientation that included the following topics: administering medication, responding to and preventing food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials and precautions when transporting children.
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Medium · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, the following information was not available for review: 1. One staff lacked the age and education requirements 2. One staff lacked photo identification 3. One staff lacked signed documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received. 4. All staff lacked a pre-employment affidavit 5. One staff lacked a notarized affidavit
In plain English: The 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
Medium High · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, 1 staff has not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
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Medium · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, 1 did not receive annual training for the January 2024-January 2025 training year in the following topics: 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medications 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 5. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials
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High · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
Infant children were not being properly supervised. The caregiver was sitting in the doorway of the classroom and playground. Three children were observed playing on the playground. The other two children were in the classroom.
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
Low · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked a health statement from a health care provider.
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Medium · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
Background checks for persons no longer affiliated with the operation has not been inactivated.
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Medium High · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
The diaper changing tables are not equipped with a smooth, non-absorbent easy to clean pad. Diapers are being changed on a wooden surface.
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
Medium · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked the name and address of the doctor for the health statement.
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Medium · Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection
The CPSC form has not been completed for 2025. The last one was completed in January 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 High · Mar 31, 2025 · Inspection
During the follow up completed a 7 month was combined with two older 2 year olds (32 Months) for nap time. There were 14 children total in the building.
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Medium High · Feb 6, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on the investigation completed it found that the director is not present at the center. It was found that the director is present less than 75% of the time or less than 30 hours a week.
Official text of rule 746.1011
High · Feb 6, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on the investigation completed it was determined that a staff member is using inappropriate discipline with the children. This includes yelling and humiliating the children.
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
Low · Apr 22, 2024 · Inspection
One personnel file reviewed had a education document in a foreign language and not translated to english.
Official text of rule 746.1045
Medium High · Apr 22, 2024 · Inspection
During the inspection it was found that the health inspection was last completed on 3/28/23 and expired on 3/28/24.
In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text
Medium · Apr 22, 2024 · Inspection
One child out of eight child files reviewed is missing the health statement on file.
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Medium · Apr 22, 2024 · Inspection
One out eight child files reviewed is missing the immunization on file.
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Medium High · Jun 9, 2022 · Inspection
During the inspection, children were observed on the swings without any surfacing underneath. Picture taken
In plain English: The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text
Medium · Jun 9, 2022 · Inspection
A file for a newly enrolled child was not available for review during the inspection.
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This page reports the state’s records for Toddler House 5; 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).