Home Sweet Home Childcare
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77084
16618 Clay Rd, Houston, Texas 77084. (281) 656-2273.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 23 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 6 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 24 inspections on record
- 2-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?
23 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 Oct 28, 2026: no violation found.
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 Jun 12, 2026
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 inspection on Apr 13, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device, at the inspection on Apr 13, 2026
3 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
17 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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: report to the state4 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
“Based on information obtained during the investigation it was determined that the caregiver did not see a child enter the restroom for 11 minutes.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Based on information obtained, the employee stated that she did not receive any training before having unsupervised access to children in care.”
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Medication Authorization - By Telephone if for a Single Dose
“Based on information obtained from interviews, the director administered Tylenol without approval from the parent.”
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Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“Based on information received during the investigation the director did not ensure training was given to the caregiver before having unsupervised access to the children.”
Apr 13, 2026: 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
“While waiting for someone to open the door a child was observed walking to their classroom unsupervised.”
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The owner removed the infant from the rocker.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“3 out 8 children did not have immunization records on file.”
Apr 14, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“The television in the Two’s & Threes room was sitting on a table not anchored. Note: The TV was moved during the inspection.”
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Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“5 out of 8 files reviewed did not have the health statement section completed on the admission form.”
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Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
“5 out of 8 of the staff files reviews did not have the dates of when trainings were completed.”
Jan 23, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“Operation did not report the number of employees who left in 2024”
May 22, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“4 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.”
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Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
“1 out 8 children did have a current immunization record on file.”
Feb 12, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Active Play Safety Requirements for After-school Care in A Public Facility
“There were two play equipment in the outside play area that was broken. Note: One play equipment was repaired during the inspection and the other one was removed from the play area.”
Feb 8, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Based on the investigation and information obtained there were sufficient evidence to conclude a highchair and a seat at the toddler table had missing safety straps.”
Dec 7, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“A 17 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 15 minutes before being moved to a crib.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The Director is missing 13 hours of required annual training hours.”
Nov 20, 2023: inspection6 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 5 year old child was left in the office for 10 minutes with the Licensing Inspector, then the child woke up and walked out to the front lobby entrance and stood by the front door until the Director intervened approximately 5 minutes later.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Fire inspection was last conducted November 3, 2022 and is now expired.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“2 caregivers CPR/First Aid training has expired. 2 caregivers have invalid CPR training taken online only.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“2 caregivers FA/CPR expired. 2 caregivers CPR is invalid becuase it was completed online.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A 5 month old infant was not strapped in a bouncer during inspection.”
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Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“The emergency preparedness plan is missing how the child care staff will continue to care for the children after the emergency occurs and how they will reunify the children with their parents.”
24 deficiencies older than three years
Apr 25, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The inspectors’ words, 137 words
“I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: The operation was still missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported and a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal, secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the adult occupants.”
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions
“The electronic child safety alarm on the vehicle used to transport children was not working during the inspection.”
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Written Operational Policies - Transportation
“The written operational policy does not have transportation included. Note: The written operational policy does not have transportation included.”
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Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
“2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport. Note: 4 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.”
Apr 14, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
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Notification of Additional Services Offered
“The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of Services added such as: Transportation and Drop In Care.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The inspectors’ words, 96 words
“I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment.”
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“I observed the director and a caregiver who transports, have no transportation training available upon request.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“I observed 9 infants in the classroom with one caregiver.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“During the inspection I observed, a tall pole on the playground, large holes in both fenecs, a bungee cord, no lock on the outdoor storage box, no padding around the poles.”
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Written Operational Policies - Transportation
“The written operational policy does not have transportation included.”
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Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
“2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.”
Mar 3, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“I observed a caregiver on a personal laptop device while supervising children in care. Note: During the inspection the caregiver removed the device.”
Oct 28, 2022: assessment1 deficiency
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report available to review.”
Sep 27, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“I observed 24 children in a classroom including infants with one caregiver. The youngest child in the room was 17 months. The oldest child in the room was 5 years old. Note: A caregiver showed up to relieve the other teacher and the children were all put back in the correct classes, according to ages.”
Sep 21, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a personal device. Note: Supervision was discussed, however the citation was recited. I observed two sharp objects accessible to children in the kitchen. I also observed a caregiver leave a classroom with 9 children in care, ages 2-3 years of age.”
Sep 7, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a pesonal device.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“I observed ten children ages 18 months through 23 months and a 3 year old being supervised by one caregiver in the rear classroom. The maximum number of children in this age group that one caregiver may supervise is nine.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“I observed while outdoors standing water, tarp that covers the play equipment in need of repair, the gate to the the electric box open and the back gate open.”
Jul 7, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“I observed two cribs in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.”
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Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“I observed three play yards in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.”
Apr 19, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background results caring for 22 children ages 2-3 years old.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection I observed a electrical box that was lifted out of the wall exposing wires, Broken fence boards on the playground as well as a wooden deck with the astro turf covering ripped and torn, broken plastic toys as well as debris on the ground.”
All 28 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 22, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| May 2, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued May 8, 2023.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 85 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: 2-Star (the first 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 23.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Home Sweet Home Childcare This child care provider | 23 |
| The Bear Creek Kindercare | 8 |
| Bear Creek UMC School | 1 |
| Maria R Tafhurt | 1 |
| Katy Isd East Transportation | 8 |
| Graciela Fonseca | Not given |
| Little Leaders Academy | 2 |
| Little Hearts Learning Center | 8 |
| Sylvia Home Child Care | 4 |
| Trang Pham Duong | 9 |
| Adriana Martinez | Not given |
| Mon Petit Learning Center | 1 |
| Tuyen Ly | 8 |
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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