Sjb Childcare LLC DBA Growing in Graces
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77044
13147 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77044. (281) 454-7988.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 36 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 13 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 16 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?
36 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
16 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 30, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization, at the inspection on Dec 23, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the report to the state on Dec 20, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk, at the report to the state on Dec 20, 2024
10 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
36 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2024. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
Dec 23, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One child’s file did not have emergecny medical authorization.”
Dec 20, 2024: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“It was found that a child in care managed to run out the front doors and into the shopping strip where the operation is located.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“A self-report was not received regarding a child in care who wandered away from the operation.”
Aug 13, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“A 5 month infant was placed and found sleeping on their tummy who is unable to roll over independently. There is no sleep exception form for the infant.”
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Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“A mop bucket with water was found in the hallway accessible to children. This was corrected when the bucket was removed from thhe hallway.”
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
“The big slide on the big playground has an opening at the top of the slide that could potentially trap a child’s hand or clothing when sliding down the equipment.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The wooden fence surrounding the big playground has a wooden board that has fallen and has exposed nails accessible to children in care.”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The afterschool restroom ceiling panel is missing and found behind the toilet.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In the toddler room, sharp and hazardous office supplies such as hole punchers, staple remover, adult scissors, and a letter opener were found on the children shelving accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed.”
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Director’s Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“During the director’s absence, a caregiver was left in charge at naptime who did not have access to all essential information and records. This was corrected when the designee and second person in command arrived at the operation.”
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Parent’s Rights
“Three children’s records did not have a statement or proof that the parent’s received a copy of parents’ rights.”
Apr 18, 2024: inspection25 deficiencies
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In the toddler room on the diaper changing table disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer was observed in reach. In the pre-k room a bottle of disinfectant spray way observed in reach.”
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“A catipliller toy on the playground was observed to be broken and had exposed shear points.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Emergency medical authorization was not available for 2 children being transported. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the medical authizations forms were provided during the inspection”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“2 children being transported did not have parent or emergecy contact information. NOTE:Corrected at inspection,parent contact forms were provided during the inspection”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher on one of the vans used was not observed to be secured. NOTE: The fire extinguisher was observed to be in the box and under the passenger front seat.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“Two vehicles used for transportation did not have have completed first aid kits. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Missing items were replaced during the inspection.”
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions
“The child safety alarm on one of the vehicles being used for transportation was not operational during the inspection NOTE: The operation was informed the van may not be used until the safety alarm has been repaired”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“Two cribs in the infant room was were observed to have two mattresses in the crib. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the second mattresses were removed during the inspection.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“3 cribs used in the infant room were observed to have loose fitted sheets.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Several bottles in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.”
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“3 gallons of milk dated 4/15, 4/16 and 4/16 was observed to be in the refrigerator. One of the gallon with the 4/16 exppiration date was served to children for breakfast. NOTE: Corrected at the inspection. All expired milk was disposed of during the inspection.”
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
“Two bottles of cleaning chemicals were observed to be stored next to boxed of snack crackers and a jar of jelly”
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
“A 2lb roll of ground beef was observed to be open and uncovered in the freezer.”
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Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“A cleaning solution Lemon Plus was not being used according to manufacture instructions. According to the director, an unknown amount of solution is mixed with a bottle of water. The solutiion is used to sanitize table tops According to the instrcutions, the product is not to be used on surfaces that come into contact with food.”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“In the bathroom of the toddler room, the ceiling was observed to missing a panel.”
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Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child’s Reach
“In the infant and toddler rooms. diaper rash creams were observed to be on top of the diaper changing table in reach of children.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A caregivers purse and uncovers electrical outlets were observed in the toddler room. Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the pre-k room”
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Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“A television on top of a rolling shelf was not observed to be properly anchored.”
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Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“An emergency evacution diagram was not posted near all exits used. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, diagrams were posted during the inspection.”
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Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“5 car seats located on both vans used were observed to be expired. Expiration years were 2016,2017,2018,2020,2022 NOTE:Corrected at inspection. All expired carseats were removed and dissposed during the inspection”
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Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“3 children with listed diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy plan of file and available for review,”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver did not have the training in abuse and neglect and building and premise safety training.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“A 6 mo old not yet on table food did not have feeding instructions completed by the parent”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The children product safety certificate was last completed 2/1/23”
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Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“3 children observed sitting in a bean shaped table with straps were not observed to be strapped in. One of the seats did not have straps.”
12 deficiencies older than three years
Jun 7, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
“A caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising during naptime.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two of the bucket seats at the toddler table did not have safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the Director removed the seats from the classroom.”
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Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
“Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the Director disposed of the torn mats.”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The floor in the infant room was sticky and needs to be cleaned.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms were torn, exposing the underlying foam.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One of four children records did not have a current immunization record.”
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Written Activity Plans
“All six of the classrooms did not have activity plans available.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules.”
Apr 21, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was using a personal cellphone while caring for children.”
Jun 16, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In the afterschool room, there were cleaning supplies located near the handwashing sink. Note: This was corrected when the director moved the supplies to a higher place.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“An11 month old non-walking infant in the toddler room was asleep on a mat. Note: This was corrected when the director placed the infant in a crib.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“On the playground, there are two pieces of wood missing from the fence.”
All 20 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| May 24, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Inspection | 25 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Report to the state | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Sep 27, 2017.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 118 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.
- 4 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 36.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Tomorrows Future Development Center Inc. | 7 |
| Primrose School at Lakeshore | 10 |
| Hcde Tidwell Head Start | 3 |
| Sjb Childcare LLC DBA Growing in Graces This child care provider | 36 |
| Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center | 1 |
| Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch | 19 |
| Our New Beginning Learning Academy | 24 |
| Joanns Day Care and Camp | 5 |
| Asumpta Kagoire | 4 |
| YMCA @ Centennial Elementary | 4 |
| Team Tots Academy | 18 |
| Monyae Mathis | Not given |
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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