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Fundamental Beginnings Day Care Center
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 607 E RICHEY RD STE D, Houston, TX 77073
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 869-4770
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 104 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1603356
Permit: Full Permit, issued April 12, 2016
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 8 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 1 assessment
- 8 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 2, Medium 2, Medium Low 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 23, 2021 to February 17, 2026, newest first: 20 visits and 23 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
February 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 25, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2025 · Correction verified: February 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Feeding instructions could not be observed for 4month infant during inspection.
January 21, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 24, 2025 · Correction verified: January 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.
October 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 6, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 23, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 23, 2024 · Correction verified: March 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants were found in cribs with pacifier cords attached to their pacifiers while sleeping. This was corrected when the infant teacher removed the cords from the pacifiers.
February 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 15, 2024 · Investigation · 5 citations
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 14, 2024 · Correction verified: March 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on investigation findings and information obtained, it was determined that caregivers are placing blankets over children's heads and forcing children to fall asleep.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 14, 2024 · Correction verified: March 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found that 3 caregivers engaged in personal use of cell phones during naptime.
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 21, 2024 · Correction verified: March 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found that 2 children's admission forms did not have a date of admission stated.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 14, 2024 · Correction verified: March 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on investigation findings and information obtained, two caregivers did not display good judgement by using a close body contact method when placing children to sleep during naptime. This method allows caregivers to use their bodies in a restrictive manner towards the child.
746.605(4) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 21, 2024 · Correction verified: March 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found on one child's admission form did not have a parent or guardian's name stated.
October 12, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 30, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 2, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 13, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2022 · Correction verified: October 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director current tranportation training could not be observed. Last transportation traning observed dated for 7/10/2021.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A infant child was observed sleeping in a crib on the other side of infant room unsupervised. There was a crib and a changing table blocking the walkway to the child crib.
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2022 · Correction verified: October 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire extingusher was observed last serviced in Feb 2021.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2022 · Correction verified: October 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant caregiver cpr/first aid exipred 8/7/2022.
October 3, 2022 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2022 · Correction verified: November 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was neglectfully supervised when left in the transportation vehicle unattended.
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2022 · Correction verified: November 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2022 · Correction verified: November 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support the safety precautions for unloading children was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended for approximately 90 minutes.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2022 · Correction verified: November 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the operation failed to report that a child was left on the transportation vehicle unsupervised for an extended period of time within the 48-hour time frame. The child was left in the vehicle on 09/30/2022 and the operation reported the incident on 10/03/2022. The incident should have been reported no later than 10/02/2022.
November 23, 2021 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 3, 2021 · Correction verified: November 30, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of six children records did not include a health statement.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 23, 2021 · Correction verified: November 23, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the documentation provided the fire drill has not been practiced since September 11th. The operation has not documented any emergency drills, smoke detector, and/or the carbon monoxide detector check.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: November 30, 2021 · Correction verified: November 24, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of six staff records did not contain a notarized affidavit.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 3, 2021 · Correction verified: November 30, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent, and/or guardian. The food allergy plan was signed by the physician, and dated 08/09/2021.
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver of the school-age group had a cell-phone and computer out while the children in care were playing. The caregiver was not able to properly and sufficiently supervise children in their care while conducting reports on their personal computer.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2021 · Correction verified: November 30, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five out of six children records did not include the address for the emergency contact.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 17, 2021 · Correction verified: December 20, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six out of six staff records did not include current training hours. The most recent training certificates for four out of six staff expired in 2019. Staff files were observed, in which the training topics observed did not cover the required topics.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.