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Gayle Benjamin Childcare

A licensed child care home in Houston, Texas 77091

3010 Dalview St, Houston, Texas 77091. (713) 401-8751.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 18 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

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?

18 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.

6 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 14, 2026: 8 deficiencies cited.

Rated High by Texas: Required Fees, at the inspection on Sep 16, 2025

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

18 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

18 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 14, 2026: inspection8 deficiencies

  • Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver

    “CCR observed a household member assisting the provider in caring for the children, who does not meet the minimum qualifications required for an assistant caregiver.”

    Rule 747.1209(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 9, 2026.

  • Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

    “CCR observed two infants lying down in the play yard with their milk bottles. Correction made: the provider removed the infant s from the play yard.”

    Rule 747.2319(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2026.

  • Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year

    “The operation has not practiced a sheltering drill for severe weather.”

    Rule 747.5005(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 28, 2026.

  • Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year

    “The operation has not practiced a lockdown drill.”

    Rule 747.5005(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 28, 2026.

  • Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

    “CCR observed that the provider’s fire extinguisher was not mounted and was stored on the pantry shelf.”

    Rule 747.5105. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 28, 2026.

  • Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    “CCR observed a household member turning on the television to play the Ms. Rachel show for the infants. Correction made: The provider turn off the television.”

    Rule 747.2105(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2026.

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “The provider has not reviewed the recall notices issued by the CPSC, nor does the provider have the HHSC children s products certification form.”

    Rule 747.3935(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 28, 2026.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “Four children’s files were reviewed, and one child was missing immunization records.”

    Rule 747.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 28, 2026.

Oct 6, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

    “The CPR and First Aid certification for the provider has expired.”

    Rule 747.1313(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 20, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 17, 2025.

Sep 16, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Required Fees

    “The operation has a pending background check fee that have not been paid since 12/02/2024.”

    Rule HRC42.054. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 30, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 24, 2025.

  • Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

    “CCR observed the cleaning products in the restroom were stored under an unlocked cabinet, making them accessible to children.”

    Rule 747.3203(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 30, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2025.

  • Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually

    “The carbon monoxide detection system is not working, and the batteries need to be replaced.”

    Rule 747.5337(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 30, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2025.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    “The feeding sheet for the three infants was not available during the inspection.”

    Rule 747.2321(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 30, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2025.

  • Posting Requirements-Inspection Report

    “The most recent licensing inspection was not posted on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the inspection form that was left at the inspection.”

    Rule 747.401(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2025.

  • Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster

    “CCR did not see “Keeping Children Safe” displayed on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the Keeping Children Safe posted on the parent board.”

    Rule 747.401(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2025.

Sep 18, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “Canister of ant killer in backyard play area.”

    Rule 747.3501. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2024.

  • Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal

    “The present fire extinguisher is a 2A-40BC.”

    Rule 747.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 2, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2024.

  • Household Members Qualifications - Orientation

    “Three children over the age of 14 years old were present without an orientation.”

    Rule 747.1401(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 2, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2024.

6 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 21, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies

  • Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR

    “During review of safety for HASA the primary caregiver ans assistant caregiver was found to not have current first aid and CPR.”

    Rule 747.1303(2)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2023.

  • Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training

    “During review of training hours for HASA the assistant caregiver was found to not have completed 24 hours of annual training as required.”

    Rule 747.1303(4)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 5, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 5, 2023.

  • Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

    “During review of the home’s operational policies, the policies were found to not have included safe sleep for infants.”

    Rule 747.501(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2023.

  • Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

    “During the review of the primary caregivers trainings for HASA the primary caregiver was found to not have obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.”

    Rule 747.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 5, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 5, 2023.

  • Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    “During review of the home’s operational policies, the policies were found to not have included promotion of physical activity.”

    Rule 747.501(8). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2023.

Sep 29, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

    “The rubbing alcohol had an expiration date of June 2017. NOTE: The deficiency was corrected at inspection.”

    Rule 747.3803(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2022.

All 6 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 14, 2026Inspection8 deficiencies cited
Oct 6, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Sep 16, 2025Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Sep 18, 2024Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Sep 21, 2023Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Sep 29, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Child-Care Home, permit issued Nov 5, 2010.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 12 children.
Source:

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 .
Source:

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: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Source:

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 18.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 2,139 in Harris County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Acres Homes Head Start Center5
Sheila Jane Anderson4
Ages and Stages Child Care Center20
Purple Rose Learning Academy18
Garden Montessori School - Oak Forest4
Thelma Cares Academy8
The Learning Tree Child Care Center20
Little People’s Learning Tree11
Gayle Benjamin Childcare This child care provider18
Our Saviour Lutheran School11
Yorkshire Academy4
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School12

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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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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