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Fundamental Beginnings Day Care Center

A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77073

607 E Richey Rd Ste D, Houston, Texas 77073. (281) 869-4770.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 8 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2025. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

8 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.

18 inspections on record. The latest, on Feb 17, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers, at the inspection on Feb 23, 2024

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Feb 15, 2024

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

8 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2025. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

8 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Feb 25, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    “Feeding instructions could not be observed for 4month infant during inspection.”

    Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 26, 2025.

Jan 21, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
  • Report Number of Employees

    “The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.”

    Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 22, 2025.

Feb 23, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

    “Two infants were found in cribs with pacifier cords attached to their pacifiers while sleeping. This was corrected when the infant teacher removed the cords from the pacifiers.”

    Rule 746.2401(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 23, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 6, 2024.

Feb 15, 2024: report to the state5 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “Based on investigation findings and information obtained, two caregivers did not display good judgement by using a close body contact method when placing children to sleep during naptime. This method allows caregivers to use their bodies in a restrictive manner towards the child.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 14, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 28, 2024.

  • Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    “Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found that 3 caregivers engaged in personal use of cell phones during naptime.”

    Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 14, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 28, 2024.

  • Required Admission Information - Parents’ Information

    “Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found on one child’s admission form did not have a parent or guardian’s name stated.”

    Rule 746.605(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 22, 2024.

  • Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

    “Based on investigation findings and information obtained, it was determined that caregivers are placing blankets over children’s heads and forcing children to fall asleep.”

    Rule 746.2905(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 14, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 28, 2024.

  • Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

    “Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found that 2 children’s admission forms did not have a date of admission stated.”

    Rule 746.605(3). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 22, 2024.

26 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 13, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

    “A infant child was observed sleeping in a crib on the other side of infant room unsupervised. There was a crib and a changing table blocking the walkway to the child crib.”

    Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2022.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

    “Director current tranportation training could not be observed. Last transportation traning observed dated for 7/10/2021.”

    Rule 746.1301(7)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 27, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 17, 2022.

  • Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    “Infant caregiver cpr/first aid exipred 8/7/2022.”

    Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 27, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 17, 2022.

  • Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    “Fire extingusher was observed last serviced in Feb 2021.”

    Rule 746.5307(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 21, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 17, 2022.

Oct 3, 2022: report to the state4 deficiencies
  • AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    “Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was neglectfully supervised when left in the transportation vehicle unattended.”

    Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 17, 2022.

  • Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    “Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the operation failed to report that a child was left on the transportation vehicle unsupervised for an extended period of time within the 48-hour time frame. The child was left in the vehicle on 09/30/2022 and the operation reported the incident on 10/03/2022. The incident should have been reported no later than 10/02/2022.”

    Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 17, 2022.

  • Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

    “Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.”

    Rule 746.5605(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 17, 2022.

  • AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

    “Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support the safety precautions for unloading children was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended for approximately 90 minutes.”

    Rule 746.5605(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 17, 2022.

Nov 23, 2021: inspection7 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

    “The caregiver of the school-age group had a cell-phone and computer out while the children in care were playing. The caregiver was not able to properly and sufficiently supervise children in their care while conducting reports on their personal computer.”

    Rule 746.1203(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 23, 2021.

  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “The food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent, and/or guardian. The food allergy plan was signed by the physician, and dated 08/09/2021.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 3, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 30, 2021.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “Five out of six children records did not include the address for the emergency contact.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 1, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 30, 2021.

  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “Two out of six children records did not include a health statement.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 3, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 30, 2021.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    “Based on the documentation provided the fire drill has not been practiced since September 11th. The operation has not documented any emergency drills, smoke detector, and/or the carbon monoxide detector check.”

    Rule 746.801(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 23, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2021.

  • Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    “Six out of six staff records did not include current training hours. The most recent training certificates for four out of six staff expired in 2019. Staff files were observed, in which the training topics observed did not cover the required topics.”

    Rule 746.901(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 17, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2021.

  • Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    “One out of six staff records did not contain a notarized affidavit.”

    Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 30, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 24, 2021.

Nov 9, 2021: inspection11 deficiencies
  • Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules

    “The operation had no documentation on the cribs utilized. The operation did not have the manufacturers instructions for the cribs utilized”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(9). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 19, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2021.

  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children’s Names and Ages

    “The caregiver in the Toddler classroom was not aware of the ages of the youngest child in care. The caregiver acknowledged that she is not the primary caregiver in the Toddler classroom.”

    Rule 746.1203(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 15, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2021.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “One out of two toilets utilized in the Toddler classroom is in nonworking condition. The toilet/restroom in the infant classroom is utilized as storage. The operation has missing tiles in the activity area, and the children’s bathroom.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 23, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2021.

  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “The food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent, and/or guardian. The food allergy plan was signed by the physician, and dated 08/09/2021.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 12, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 30, 2021.

  • Required Postings-Child’s Food Allergies

    “The operation did not have a copy of the food allergies posted in the facility. The food allergy named was not posted in the child’s classroom(s), nor the kitchen(food preparation) area.”

    Rule 746.401(10). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 12, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2021.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “Five out of six children records did not include the address for the emergency contact.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 12, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 30, 2021.

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “The most recent CPSC form was dated 01/02/2019. The operation had not reviewed current recalled items on the CPSC website.”

    Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 12, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2021.

  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “Two out of six children records did not include a health statement.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 23, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 30, 2021.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    “Based on the documentation provided the fire drill has not been practiced since September 11th. The operation has not documented any emergency drills, smoke detector, and/or the carbon monoxide detector check.”

    Rule 746.801(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 16, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2021.

  • Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    “Six out of six staff records did not include current training hours. The most recent training certificates for four out of six staff expired in 2019.”

    Rule 746.901(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 19, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2021.

  • Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    “One out of six staff records did not contain a notarized affidavit.”

    Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 12, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2021.

All 21 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 deficiency cited
Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 23, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 15, 2024Report to the state5 deficiencies cited
Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Mar 2, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Oct 26, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Oct 13, 2022Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Oct 3, 2022Report to the state4 deficiencies cited
Nov 23, 2021Inspection7 deficiencies cited
Nov 9, 2021Inspection11 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Apr 12, 2016.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 104 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 2 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 8.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 2,139 in Harris County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Dinita Morris0
Fundamental Beginnings Day Care Center This child care provider8
Houston Kidz Center LLC3
Lizette Azucena Meraz0
Francois Academy Early Education3
Little Laughter’s Childcare Center4
T’s Academy4
Anita Eva DudleyNot given
Mother Theresa’s Child Dev Center22
Aim High Preparatory LLC19
Toddlers Tool Box Learning Center0
Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start1

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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