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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77049

Wallisville KinderCare

14614 WALLISVILLE RD, Houston, TX 77049 · (713) 451-1003 · State permit no. 184831- 747

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Wallisville KinderCare for 32 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 19 routine inspections and 9 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 10 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 745.641 (4 times, most recently Dec 4, 2024).

The state lists Wallisville KinderCare 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: Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 32 violations at Wallisville KinderCare, 10 fall under rules Texas weights High and 12 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High1031%
Medium High1238%
Medium928%
Medium Low13%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Wallisville KinderCare had 32 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.4 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Wallisville KinderCare 32, Houston five-year median 11This daycare32Houston median11

Repeat issues

7 rules were cited more than once at Wallisville KinderCare in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
745.641
High		4An 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
Most recent: Dec 4, 2024 · first: Mar 2, 2022
746.5205
Medium High		4The 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
Most recent: Dec 4, 2024 · first: Jan 23, 2023
746.3407
Medium High		3The 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: Dec 12, 2024 · first: Jan 12, 2024
746.2805
High		2No 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 · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: Jun 30, 2026 · first: Sep 14, 2022
746.1301
Medium High		2New 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
Most recent: Jan 25, 2024 · first: Jan 25, 2024
746.801
Medium		2The 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
Most recent: Jan 12, 2024 · first: Jan 12, 2024
746.5101
High		2The 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
Most recent: Aug 25, 2023 · first: Jul 6, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Wallisville KinderCare, 2021 to 20261120216420222820234172024102025522026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)121
2022694
2023258
20244417
2025110
2026572

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 30, 2026Inspection1None
Sep 10, 2026Inspection1None
Aug 21, 2026Inspection—None
Aug 19, 2026Investigation (self-report)51
Jul 29, 2026Inspection2Pending with the state
Jul 2, 2026Inspection—None
Jun 30, 2026Investigation (self-report)21
Dec 2, 2025Inspection383None
Dec 12, 2024Inspection1661
Dec 4, 2024Inspection8966
Jan 25, 2024Inspection84
Jan 12, 2024Inspection3796
Show 16 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Oct 19, 2023Investigation (report)2None
Aug 25, 2023Assessment11
Jul 6, 2023Inspection31
Jun 26, 2023Investigation (report)1None
Jan 23, 2023Inspection8346
Oct 31, 2022Inspection1None
Sep 16, 2022Inspection—None
Sep 14, 2022Investigation (report)11
May 18, 2022Inspection150None
Mar 10, 2022Inspection1None
Mar 9, 2022Assessment11
Mar 2, 2022Investigation (report)41
Mar 2, 2022Inspection11
Feb 16, 2022Inspection3None
Dec 8, 2021Investigation (report)3None
Nov 23, 2021Inspection3501

“Pending”: the state has not posted the outcome.

All 32 violations, newest first

7 rules cited at Wallisville KinderCare changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

High · Aug 19, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

A staff failed to ensure the correct child was transported from the school to the daycare.

In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 18, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 30, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 30, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

Based on information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver admitted to tapping a child on the hand as a form of discipline.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 25, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

During the inspection the bathrooms were observed to be unsanitized. There was dried pee and dirt on the bottoms of all 6 toilets, this was re-cited.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 12, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

During the inspection there was a individual present, with access to the children, who did not have a completed background check.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

During the inspection the bathrooms were observed to be unsanitized. There was dried pee and dirt on the bottoms of at least 4 toilets, the trash can lids and outside of the trash can were visibly dirty, and the at least 3 of the sinks appeared to be dirty with visible dirt and residue.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection

746.4001(5) - First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children

During the inspection it was observed that one of the first aid kit backpacks was hanging on a low shelf with the children's backpacks, within their reach.

Official text of rule 746.4001

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

During the inspection it was observed that the operation did not have any documented lock down drills for the year 2024.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

During the inspection it was observed that the children in the pre k classroom were sat down at the table and were beginning to be served lunch without having washed their hands first.

In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

While reviewing files it was found that at least 4 children files did not have emergency medical authorization.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

Two staff present missing current first aid training.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 1, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium · Jan 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

Four caregiver's records evaluated were missing one hour of child maltreatment training.

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:
Feb 1, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

During follow-up inspection today, I observe closet in the toddler room unlock which contained various hazardous items inside. Note: corrected during inspection.

In plain English: 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 · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 25, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

Two staff present missing current CPR training.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 1, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The toilet in Pre-K room was not operating and unavailable for children to use. I observe several vehicle tires in playground retaining water inside presenting a safety hazard.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 25, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

I did not observe current background check completed for caregiver present. Note: corrected during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 12, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

One staff record was missing notarized affidavit on file.

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 · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

Four personnel records were missing documentation to show hire date, required training completed.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 25, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

I did not observe fire drills and carbon monoxide detector tested and documented for November and December 2023.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 25, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

The daily activity plan not posted in toddler room.

In plain English: The center must post each group's activity plan in a prominent place where parents and others can see it. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 12, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 25, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Aug 25, 2023 · Assessment

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The updated fire inspection report has not been submitted to Child Care Regulation verifying that the operation has the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 6, 2023 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 3/3/2022. There is no documentation that an annual fire inspection was completed.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 21, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 23, 2023 · Inspection

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

The last documented fire drill was completed on 10/12/2022.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 6, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 23, 2023 · Inspection

746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained

The liability insurance expired on 12/01/2022.

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 · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 30, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 23, 2023 · Inspection

746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

The lunch menu did not reflect what was served for lunch on today 1/23/23. Note: menu was updated to show what was served for lunch

Official text of rule 746.3313

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 23, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 23, 2023 · Inspection

746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

The last documented severe weather drilll was completed on 2/24/22.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 6, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 23, 2023 · Inspection

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

The last documented lock down drill was completed on 2/24/22

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 6, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 23, 2023 · Inspection

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

2 out of 8 children records did not have immunizations on file.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 14, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

Based on information obtained during the investigation interviews there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that a child was hit with a hand while in care.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 10, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 9, 2022 · Assessment

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A caregiver present does not have a cleared background check. Caregiver stated she has been present since 03/03/2022.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 9, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 10, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 2, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

First aid kit was lacking antiseptic and cotton balls. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed cotton balls and antiseptic in the first aid kit.

In plain English: 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 · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 10, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 2, 2022 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A caregiver present with 7 infants does not have a cleared background check.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 2, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection

746.2206(2)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous

Pre-K schedule is lacking 90 minutes of moderate to vigorous play. This was corrected at inspection when director changed the daily schedule .

In plain English: The daily activity plan must include at least two chances for outdoor play each day when weather permits, with at least 60 minutes outdoors in total for infants 13 months and older, toddlers, and pre-K children (younger infants as tolerated), plus at least 60 minutes of active play for toddlers and 90 minutes for pre-K children. It must also include child-chosen and caregiver-led activities, regular meals and snacks, and supervised nap or rest time. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 23, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Wallisville KinderCare:

Background checks

Building, equipment, and products

Emergency drills and plans

Staff files and required records

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Wallisville KinderCare; 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).