10900 FONDREN RD, Houston, TX 77096 · (713) 777-2000 · State permit no. 132548
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Torah Day School for 12 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 8 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1315 (2 times, most recently Jan 9, 2024).
The state lists Torah Day School as serving toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Program type: Child Care Program.
All 12 violations, newest first
3 rules cited at Torah Day School 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 · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Of the 4 staff records reviewed, 4 did not have completed annual training for the 2022-2023 training year available for review. 1 caregiver had 13 hours of training available for review
In plain English: 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 · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation was observed to be using an apartment building to care for children. The apartment building has not been approved by CCR for use by children. NOTE: The operation was informed that they needed to immediately stop using the additional space and return to the designated space on the permit until CCR has approved the additional space.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing before making certain changes, such as moving, adding or reducing indoor or outdoor space, adding a pool, changing the ages served or the hours of operation, or offering new services like transportation or field trips. Advance notice is also required for a planned closure of five or more days in a row (other than national holidays), going out of business, or a change in ownership. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
One caregiver hired 8/2022 without previous experience did not have the required 24 hours of pre-service training
In plain English: 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) · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Required annual training for the director was not avaiable for review
In plain English: 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Operation was observed to be over capacity. The operations capacity is 60. 64 chidlren were observed to be in care, The operation was over capacity by 4
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Low · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
A health statement signed by a health care professional was not available for review for 2 children in care,
In plain English: 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Current training in pediatric CPR was not available for 2 caregivers NOTE: Training is scheduled for 1/14/2024
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A frequent visitor was observed to be present with children without notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU)
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 9, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Current training in pediatric 1st aid was not available for 2 caregivers NOTE: Training is scheduled for 1/14/2024
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Of the 6 childrens records reviewed, A designated emergency contact was not available for 6 children
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:
- Jan 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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Medium · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification has not been completed within the last year. NOTE: CPSC was completed during the inspection and made available for review.
In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 9, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Jan 27, 2023 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023 as required.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 30, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 6, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No