As We Grow Learning Center - East
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77013
12355 Wood Forest Dr, Houston, Texas 77013. (713) 816-6132.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 32 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 5 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 24 inspections on record
- Not rated 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?
32 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
24 inspections on record. The latest, on Feb 23, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment, at the report to the state on Jan 14, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety, at the report to the state on Apr 4, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk, at the report to the state on Apr 4, 2025
2 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
32 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jan 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 |
Hover or focus a month to read it.
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.
Jan 14, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver used an object to hit a child.”
Jul 2, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Three caregivers did not have first aid training.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Three caregivers did ot have CPR training.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The play strructure on the playground had broken parts.”
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Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“The play structure’s did not have a use zone of six feet, the play structure is only 3 ft and 3 inches from the barrier.”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“One caregiver with a hire date of 2/5/24 was missing 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/24 to 2/5/25. One caregiver with a hire date of 7/24/23 was missing 8 hours of training for training year 7/24/23 to 7/24/24. One caregiver with a hire date of 5/1/24 is missing 3 hours of training for training year 5/1/24 to 5/1/25. Corrected: When using 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/25 to2/5/25, using 8 hours for training year 7/24/25 to 7/24/26 and using 3 hours for training year 5/1/25 to 5/1/26.”
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Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational polices did not have information on Parent Rights.”
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Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
“The operation did not have the most updated information on how parents can access the Minimum standards online or the HHS web site.”
Apr 4, 2025: report to the state4 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety
“The caregiver did not intervene when a child was seen choking from a string wrapped around their neck.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to make a report when a child was placed at risk.”
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was using a cell phone while tasked with supervision of children.”
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Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not provide an incident report when a parent made an allegation that a child was place at risk.”
Mar 20, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“During the follow-up inspection it was observed that sippy cups, a jug of milk, and a box of crackers, were all sitting on the changing table while the caregivers passed out snack and filled up the children’s sippy cups. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers were asked to move the snack supplies onto a shelf rather than the changing table, and they did.”
Mar 4, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
“During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver removed their gloves after changing a diaper and did not wash their hands before moving on to the next child.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the inspection it was observed that a child’s diaper was changed and the caregiver did not wash their hands afterwards.”
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Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“During the inspection it was observed that the changing pad was not sanitzed between each diaper change.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was not able to show records that they have been conducting their daily or monthly inspections to ensure the safety of the building and grounds for the children present.”
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Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“During the inspection it was observed that parents were not being allowed access into the main part of the operation while picking up their children. They were stopped in the front office and their children were brought out to them.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the inspection it was observed that 4 infants were having screen time, using their caregiver’s tablet, sitting in highchairs.”
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Location of Handwashing Sink
“During the inspection it was observed that the toddler sink was not equipped with soap and the school age toilet was not equipped with toilet paper.”
Mar 1, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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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
“During the investigation it was found that the operation had been deficient in supervision when caregivers were unaware of some of the school age children’s behaviors and actions.”
Feb 26, 2025: report to the state4 deficiencies
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the investigation it was found that the operation is sometimes out of compliance with state required caregiver to child ratios. One caregiver will be left responsible for a higher number of children than they should have by themselves. This has occurred with the infants, toddlers, and school age children at different times in the past month.”
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Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“During the investigation it was found that there was a 2-3 day period in February 2025 in which the operation did not have their air conditioner running and this caused the operation to be too hot inside for ideal and/or safe conditions for the children present.”
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the inspection dead roaches were observed in the building and garbage was observed on the playground.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation had a broken toilet lid, with broken porcelain, accessible to the children in care. It was also found that the changing table in the infant room has a broken strap and is unstable, causing the potential of a baby sliding off. In it’s current state, it is not suitable for use and presents a safety hazard.”
Dec 18, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During the follow-up inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection it was observed that the infants had one caregiver with seven infants present. This classroom was over ratio by two infants. It was also observed that there was one caregiver with 12, two year olds. This classroom was over ratio by one toddler.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the follow-up inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were having screen time on the caregiver’s cell phone.”
Dec 9, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child’s diaper and then sat them at the table and served them a cup of milk without washing their hands or the child’s hands first.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were watching a children’s show on the classroom’s tablet.”
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Location of Toilets
“During the inspection it was observed that the toilet in the toddler classroom was not equipped any toilet paper as required for independent use.”
Jun 24, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There are photographs that show pests in the director’s office.”
3 deficiencies older than three years
Mar 15, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
“There was no proof that there was a written agreement between the parent and operation that food would be brought from home.”
Jan 17, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit was incomplete on the transportation van. The kit was missing tweezers and a thermometer. The first aid kit in the building was missing tape. Note:corrected at inspection.”
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First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“There were 3 expired aspirin observed in the kit. Note:corrected at inspection.”
All 37 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 19, 2022.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 117 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.
- 13 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 32.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Tiny Tots Childcare Center, LLC | 15 |
| As We Grow Learning Center - East This child care provider | 32 |
| Coolwood Early Head Start and Head Start | 11 |
| 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 |
| Childrens Cottage Infant Center | 11 |
| Resurrection Lutheran Early Learning Center | 5 |
| Channelview I S D Children’s Center | 4 |
| Thi Tran | 2 |
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).
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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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