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.
- 8 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 2 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 18 inspections on record
- 3-Star Texas Rising Star rating
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
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.
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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.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Feb 25, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Feeding instructions could not be observed for 4month infant during inspection.”
Jan 21, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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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.”
Feb 23, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Feb 15, 2024: report to the state5 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
26 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 13, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extingusher was observed last serviced in Feb 2021.”
Oct 3, 2022: report to the state4 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Nov 23, 2021: inspection7 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Five out of six children records did not include the address for the emergency contact.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Two out of six children records did not include a health statement.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One out of six staff records did not contain a notarized affidavit.”
Nov 9, 2021: inspection11 deficiencies
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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”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Five out of six children records did not include the address for the emergency contact.”
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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.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Two out of six children records did not include a health statement.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One out of six staff records did not contain a notarized affidavit.”
All 21 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Report to the state | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Inspection | 11 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.
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 A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
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).
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.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Dinita Morris | 0 |
| Fundamental Beginnings Day Care Center This child care provider | 8 |
| Houston Kidz Center LLC | 3 |
| Lizette Azucena Meraz | 0 |
| Francois Academy Early Education | 3 |
| Little Laughter’s Childcare Center | 4 |
| T’s Academy | 4 |
| Anita Eva Dudley | Not given |
| Mother Theresa’s Child Dev Center | 22 |
| Aim High Preparatory LLC | 19 |
| Toddlers Tool Box Learning Center | 0 |
| Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start | 1 |
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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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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