Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77079
Between Jan 22, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Westlake Child Development Center for 13 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 16 routine inspections and 8 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 6 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5101 (4 times, most recently Aug 4, 2026).
The state lists Westlake Child Development Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 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, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 13 violations at Westlake Child Development Center, 6 fall under rules Texas weights High and 4 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 | 6 | 46% |
| Medium High | 4 | 31% |
| Medium | 3 | 23% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Westlake Child Development Center had 13 violations since Jan 22, 2024, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.6 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
2 rules were cited more than once at Westlake Child Development Center since Jan 22, 2024.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.5101 High | 4 | 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 Most recent: Aug 4, 2026 · first: Jun 18, 2024 |
| 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: Jul 29, 2025 · first: Jul 29, 2025 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (from Jan 22) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 | 13 | 5 |
| 2026 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
24 visits on record since Jan 22, 2024, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Investigation (self-report) | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Inspection | 511 | 1 |
| May 29, 2026 | Investigation (self-report) | 3 | None |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 3 | None |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Inspection | 765 | 2 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 3 | None |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 1 | 1 |
| May 12, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| May 8, 2025 | Investigation (self-report) | 2 | None |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Inspection | 511 | None |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Inspection | 590 | None |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Inspection | 491 | 1 |
| May 24, 2024 | Inspection | 195 | None |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Inspection | 3 | 2 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Inspection | 1251 | 2 |
High · Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection
The last fire inspection was conducted over a year ago on 7/25/25.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Aug 3, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Three children were left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 10 minutes.
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 · Jun 5, 2026 · Inspection
Observed 43 children in a classroom with 4 caregivers. The classrooms specified age group is 5 years of age.
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 · Jul 29, 2025 · Inspection
The first aid kits on the vans were missing tweezers. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
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Medium · Jul 29, 2025 · Inspection
The first aid kits on the vans were missing the thermometer. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 12, 2025 · Investigation (report)
It is determined through investigation that there were 11 children in a single classroom with two caregivers. The classrooms specified age group is 0-11 months with two caregivers is a maximum of 10 children.
In plain English: When 13 or more children are in care, a group, even with two or more caregivers, may have at most 10 infants under 12 months, 13 children 12 to 17 months, 18 children 18 to 23 months, 22 two-year-olds, 30 three-year-olds, or 35 children ages four through 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age. Official rule text (single-rule page)
High · May 12, 2025 · Inspection
Operation does not have a current fire marshal inspection.
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High · Apr 23, 2025 · Assessment
Operation does not have a current fire marshal inspection.
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High · Jun 18, 2024 · Inspection
The operation did not have a updated fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted 6/5/2023.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Apr 8, 2024 · Inspection
A caregvier was observed present in the 3 years old classroom supervising children during naptime withou having their background check at the operation. The operation was made aware and the employee was confirmed left the operation.
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
Medium · Apr 8, 2024 · Inspection
The infant feeding instruction for one infants age 10mo was observed not having the date indicating on 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 High · Jan 22, 2024 · Inspection
Operational policies were observed to be missing the following: Enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes They may visit the child-care center at any time "without having to secure prior approval" The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play
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 High · Jan 22, 2024 · Inspection
A copy of the fire inspection report was not available for review
In plain English: When a fire inspection is required, the center must keep a copy of the most recent fire inspection report, letter, or checklist at the center during operating hours. The report must show the inspection date and findings and include the inspector's name and phone number. Official rule text
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Westlake Child Development Center:
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).