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Childrens Cottage Infant 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: 3910 BROOKWOODS DR, Houston, TX 77092
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 686-7658
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler
Licensed capacity: 64 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 199137
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 12, 1986
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 199137 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 5 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 11 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 4, Medium 2, Medium Low 1)
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 17, 2021 to April 29, 2026, newest first: 14 visits and 24 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.
April 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 14, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2026 · Correction verified: April 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2026 · Correction verified: April 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2026 · Correction verified: April 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.
April 14, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2025 · Correction verified: April 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2025 · Correction verified: April 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
May 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 15, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2024 · Correction verified: April 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.
746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2024 · Correction verified: May 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.
March 15, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2024 · Correction verified: May 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child's head.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2024 · Correction verified: May 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.
April 17, 2023 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2023 · Correction verified: April 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2023 · Correction verified: May 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2023 · Correction verified: May 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2023 · Correction verified: May 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2023 · Correction verified: May 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2023 · Correction verified: April 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.
June 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 9, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2022 · Correction verified: June 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2022 · Correction verified: June 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.
January 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 19, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
January 18, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.
November 23, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 17, 2021 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2022 · Correction verified: January 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.
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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.