Monica Zapata
A registered child care home in Pasadena, Texas 77504
710 Pampa St, Pasadena, Texas 77504. (281) 520-6078.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 58 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 15 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 17 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?
58 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
17 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 14, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children, at the inspection on Jan 9, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information, at the inspection on Jan 9, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information, at the inspection on Dec 12, 2025
12 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
58 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. 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.
Sep 3, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operations emergency practices last documented fire drill was conducted 7/15/2026.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One of five records did not contain the emergency contact with the required address.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Five children in care ages 2 years,2 years,2 years,3 years and 3 years old were observed watching the minions during a scheduled rest time. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
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Health Statement on File
“One of five records did not contain the required health statement.”
Apr 8, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One childs record did not contain the required emergency contact address.”
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Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One childs record did not contain the updated immunization record.”
Mar 25, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“Two dogs observed at the operation did not have the required documenation of vaccinations.”
Jan 9, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“The operation did not have the required list of children transported for January 7th, 2026. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The emergency medical information and authorization was not provided forthree out of four students transported.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“Two caregivers were observed with seven students ages 8 months, 2,3,3,3, 4 and 4 years old. The registered home is out of ratio by one student.”
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Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The sign in log was observed with four students out of seven students signed in.”
Dec 12, 2025: inspection13 deficiencies
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The emergency medical information and authorization was not provided for students transported.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“Two caregivers were observed with seven students ages 17 months, 2,2,3,3,3 and 5 years old. The registered home is out of ratio by one student.”
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Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Students were not observed washing hands before participating in activity with cheerios.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The operations pathway to the backyard was observed with hazards. Note: A photo was taken.”
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Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“Three dogs observed at the operation did not have the required documenation of vaccinations.”
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Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“Sheltering weather drills were not documented for the month of November. Note: A photo was taken.”
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Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File
“The operation did not have a emergency and evacuation diagram availabile. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”
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Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The sign in log was observed not completed. Note: A photo was taken.”
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Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
“A five year old student was observed on youtube during activity time.”
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Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
“The television was observed on while students participated in table top activities.”
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Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name
“The operation did not have a number/child assignment map available.”
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Health Statement on File
“Two student records did not contain the required health statement.”
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Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One student records did not contain the required immunizations.”
Feb 21, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver had seven students ages 5 years, 5 years,4 years,3 years,3 years,2 years and 2 years old. The operation was over ratio by one student.”
Jan 16, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“A six month old infant was observed with blankets propped for feeding.”
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A six month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: Picture was taken.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver were observed with twelve students ages 6 months,21 month, 23 months, 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, 3 years, 4 years, 4 years,5 years, 5 years and 5 years.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“A 6 month old infant was observed sleeping with a bottle in a restrictive device. Note: Pictures were taken.”
Jan 3, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“An above the ground pool was observed accesible to students.”
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Pool Inaccessible to Children by Wall, Fence or Other Barrier at Least 4’ High
“A pool was observed in the backyard without a four feet high fence.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The assistant caregiver was observed with nine students ages 22 months, 2 years, 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 4 years, 4 years and 5 years.”
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The playground entry was observed without a four foot fence.”
Dec 20, 2024: inspection16 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One assistant caregiver was observed supervising 7 students alone. The caregiver was allowed access to students without a background check. Note: The background check was submitted during the inspection.”
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Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules
“Based on the inspection conducted, the primary caregiver is not operating the RCCH in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the home.”
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A five month old was observed in a play yard with a blanket.”
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Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“An above the ground pool was observed accesible to students.”
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Pool Inaccessible to Children by Wall, Fence or Other Barrier at Least 4’ High
“A pool was observed in the backyard without a four feet high fence. Note: Pictures were taken.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver were observed with nine students ages 5 months, 20 months, 21 months, 22 months, 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years and 6 years old.”
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Notification of Addition of Swimming Pool
“An above the ground pool was observed in the backyard of the operation. Note: Pictures were taken.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment- If Above Floor Level Must Use Safety Mechanism
“Students were observed being changed on a table without raised sides.”
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Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“An unmounted electric heater was observed on top of a shelf. Note: pictures were taken.”
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The playground entry was observed without a four foot fence. Note: Pictures were taken.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A five month old was observed having screen time.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Seven students were observed having screen time during lunch and nap time.”
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Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“An assistant caregiver did not have the required proof of education.”
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Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“The assistant caregivers record did not contain dates of employment.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“An assistant caregiver did not have the required affidavit.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“An assistant caregiver did not have the required affidavit.”
Dec 19, 2024: inspection9 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was allowed access to students without a background check.”
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Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“One five month old infant was observed in a swing for more than 15 minutes.”
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Smoke Detectors Testing
“The operation did not have the smoke detector testing date documented.”
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Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
“The assistant caregiver did not have the required hands on portion of the CPR training.”
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Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
“The primary caregiver did not have the required transportation training.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“Two caregivers were observed with 11 students in care.”
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Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation did not have the fire extingusher inspection date documented.”
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Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The sign in sheet was observed with only two students signed in.”
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Storage for Individual Belongings
“The operation did not have adequate storage for the twelve students enrolled.”
4 deficiencies older than three years
Jun 14, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
“The operation did not have a completed emergency preparedness plan.”
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Smoke-Detection System
“In two rooms where children utilize did not have a smoke dectection system.”
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Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“The operational policy did not include infant safe sleep.”
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Written Operational Policies - Animals
“The operation policy did not include infromation about the animal on premises.”
All 17 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Inspection | 13 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Inspection | 16 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Registered Child-Care Home, permit issued Jul 19, 2022.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 12 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.
- 0 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 58.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Alpha Academy #3 | 15 |
| Hoa Thi Vu | 0 |
| Learning Minds Academy | 5 |
| Koala Cubs | 3 |
| Diem Thach | 0 |
| Monica Zapata This child care provider | 58 |
| The Bridge for Kids Childcare Center | 17 |
| New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz | 12 |
| Ryss Stem Academy Pasadena | 21 |
| Connect Early Learning Center | 21 |
| Lien Nguyen | 7 |
| Kid N Play Learning Academy | 14 |
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).
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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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