T.w Golfcrest Child Development Center
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77087
7338 Mchenry St, Houston, Texas 77087. (832) 834-7266.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 42 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 13 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 29 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
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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?
42 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
29 inspections on record. The latest, on Aug 20, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the inspection on Jun 12, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points, at the inspection on May 15, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on May 15, 2026
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
42 deficiencies in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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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.
Jun 12, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual with a pending background check was observed with another caregiver caring for school-age children in the cafeteria area. This was corrected during the inspection when both individuals vacated the premises and another caregiver was put in charge.”
May 15, 2026: inspection7 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“A children’s bicycle was observed cracked and had sharp edges that can poke or cut a child. This was corrected during the inspection when the director discard the play equipment”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection report was last issued on 5/12/2025 and a current fire inspection has not been completed.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The directors CPR first aid has expired and has not been renewed for pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The director does not have a current CPR first aid and it needs to be renewed”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Two live ant beds were observed on the playground”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The playground does not have six inches of surfacing”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last four fire drills exit time was not within 3 mintues.”
Oct 1, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There were seven children with one caregiver in the infant classroom. The youngest child was ten months and the oldest child was twenty-four months. The specified age group was seventeen months.”
Sep 17, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“Two children were observed strapped in a chair for time out. The first child was buckled in the chair because the caregiver stated they run around and will not stay still while standing in time out and the second child was strapped in the chair because they threw a doll house.”
Jul 31, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“While playing outside on the playground, children had access to a water table that was filled with water. Some of the children were observed splashing and playing in the water and it was confirmed by the caregiver that it had rained and the children were not supposed to be playing in the water. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the caregiver to pour out the water. The caregiver did remove the water and directed the children to another activity.”
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“A nail bolt was observed sticking out of the black boarder on the playground structure.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A wooden boarder was observed broken and two nails were exposed and assessable to children.”
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Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“A broken bird feeder was observed on the playground structure. The bird feeder contained broken pieces and sharp edges and was assessable to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver remove the broken bird feeder.”
Apr 30, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
“The operation had combined infants with older children during closing when there were 13 children present. Only children 18 months and older can be combined for a reduced ratio when there are more than 12 children present.”
Mar 19, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child’s parent stated on the admission form that they had a food allergy, but did not provide a food allergy plan.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill in the playground use zones was less than two inches.”
Jan 17, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
Dec 10, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“An infant was left in car seat for more than 15 minutes. This was corrected when the infant caregiver removed the infant from the car seat.”
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Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“There was sitting water in a mop bucket, left in hall way near the infant and toddler classroom with approximately 4 inches of water. This was corrected by caregiver in charge by moving the mop bucket into the kitchen.”
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Director’s Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
“Caregiver in charge did not know how long the director would be absent.”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There was a large hole in school age classroom floor. There was also a small hole in playroom wall, and the trimming was detached from the wall in multiple classrooms.”
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Director’s Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“Caregiver in charge did not have access to the records required to initiate an investigation.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“The most recent sanitation report available to licensing was expired.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest Extermination
“Recent pest control records were not available for review.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance
“The director did not have attendance records available for review.”
Dec 6, 2024: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“There was sufficient evidence to suggest that the heater is not functional.”
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There was sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation was not kept sanitary and free from roaches and mice.”
Jul 19, 2024: inspection3 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
“A four year old child was observed napping in a high chair in a room alone.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A 17 month old was observed in care in a classroom with three and four year old children.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“A video was observed playing on an ipad while a four year old napped within sight range.”
Apr 4, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“This deficiency was re-cited when, upon inspection, the operation could not provide evidence that the fire marshal had conducted an inspection.”
Mar 27, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Upon reinspection, four children under two were observed watching a video on an ipad. This was corrected when the caregiver took the children to another room.”
Mar 21, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“A caregiver was observed leaving two infants in a room to get a mop from down the hallway.”
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Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
“A two year old was left sleeping alone in a crib while the caregiver tended to another child in an adjacent room for approximately five minutes or more. This was corrected when I instructed the caregiver in charge to have the caregiver move all supplies into one room.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have an up to date fire inspection.”
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Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguishers had not been checked in the months of January and February.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Three children under two years old were observed watching a video on an ipad.”
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Documentation of Drills
“The operation did not have documentation of fire drills for January or February 2024.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One of eight children’s records did not have up to date immunizations.”
Jan 19, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.”
21 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 15, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Two infants aged 10 and 14 months were observed sleeping in restrictive devices for approximately 20 minutes. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed that she must place them in cribs.”
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Director present-Minimum 75%
“The director has not been present for the last three licensing visits. The staff could not say when she was expected back and there were no records available to indicate when she was last present at the operation.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages
“The caregiver in the Pre-K room did not know the age of the oldest child or the youngest child and did not have the information accessible anywhere in the room.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“Two infants ages 10 and 14 months were observed sleeping with bottles in their mouths in restrictive devices for approximately 20 minutes. This was corrected when the caregiver was told to take the bottles away and put the infants in cribs.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance
“Records could not be produced for the director’s attendance.”
Aug 10, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under the age of two were observed watching TV. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the television.”
Jul 31, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was working in the preschool room without an active and eligible background check. This could not be corrected at inspection because there were not any staff to provide coverage for the classroom.”
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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
“School age children were allowed to come and go from the building to use the restroom and get water out of sight and hearing of caregivers.”
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Director’s Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“Upon my arrival, the director was not present and no one was aware of being left in charge.”
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Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
“Two children with special needs were placed in high chairs for an extended period and not given activities that allowed them to participate in the planned daily activity in the least restrictive environment possible.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under the age of two were observed watching a video on a tablet. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the ipad backwards and used the tablet for music instead.”
Mar 24, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The van did not contain emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. This was corrected when the missing information was added to the binder.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“The van did not have a copy of parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. This was corrected when the missing information was added to the binder.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“The vaccine records of two children were not updated.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“The twos and threes classroom was watching cartoons while eating breakfast. This was corrected on inspectioon when the t.v. was turned off.”
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First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
“The first aid kit did not contain tweezers.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“The records of two children did not contain admission dates. The record of one child did not contain the address for the emergency contact person. The record of one child did not contain field trip permissions. The reccords of two school aged children did not contain information about the name and phone number for the school attended.”
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Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“One child did not have a health statement signed by a parent or physician on file.”
Feb 28, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
“Daily sheets with diaper change times are not sent home with the infants daily.”
Apr 22, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The operation has ordered an extinguisher and it waiting for it to arrive. She expects to receive it by Monday 4.25.22”
Feb 28, 2022: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
All 39 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 15, 2026 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| May 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 6, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Apr 5, 2021.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 80 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.
- 7 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?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
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 42.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Busibodies Academy, Inc. | 5 |
| Wanda Lee Williams | 2 |
| J.p Cornelius Elementary School | 5 |
| T.w Golfcrest Child Development Center This child care provider | 42 |
| Safe Zone Childcare Center | 7 |
| The Rock Early Learning Center | 13 |
| Building Blocks Academy-Evergreen | 32 |
| Yorkshire Academy | 4 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church and School | 12 |
| Brooke’s Learning Corner | 4 |
| School in the Pines | 2 |
| Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program | 7 |
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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