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Starting Point Childrens 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: 11025 RANCHSTONE DR, Houston, TX 77064
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 970-2125
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 184 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1739685
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 20, 2022
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 1739685 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 9 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 17 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 11, Medium 3)
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 April 13, 2022 to July 24, 2026, newest first: 33 visits and 44 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.
July 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 21, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
March 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 26, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 26, 2026 · Correction verified: March 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant 1 classroom had 1 caregiver with 6 children ages 9 months through 23 months: with a specified age range of 12-17 months. The classroom was over ratio by one child. Ratio needs to be 1:5.
February 12, 2026 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 20, 2026 · Correction verified: February 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Child has been enrolled for over a year, child was enrolled in 4/18/2024 and did not have a health statement on file.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 19, 2026 · Correction verified: February 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the drivers and director did not have transportation training.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 16, 2026 · Correction verified: April 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The health inspection was last conducted on 2-6-2025.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 16, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation las fire inspection was conducted on 6-18-2025, over a year ago.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2026 · Correction verified: February 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children did not have an emergency contact beside a parent.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2026 · Correction verified: March 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant two classroom was out of ratio for nap time, there was one caregiver specified age ground 12-17 months old, the caregiver was three over the ratio for 1 to 5 children.
August 12, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2025 · Correction verified: August 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection of the school age room I observed a wall with large area of paint peeled.
August 8, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2025 · Correction verified: August 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough I observed mold on a wall in the preschool room.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 2, 2025 · Correction verified: September 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director was found not to have been ensuring the operation was operating in compliance with minimum standards when she taped a piece of paper over a hole with mold in the preschool classroom.
February 14, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2025 · Correction verified: March 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough of the upstairs school age room, I observed a crack in the ceiling sheetrock.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2025 · Correction verified: March 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have current CPR training.
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 18, 2025 · Correction verified: February 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of personnel records 2 out of 10 records evaluated did not have a copy of current driver's license for caregivers providing transportation services. This was corrected when the director made copies and placed them in the file.
February 16, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant classroom first aid kit was missing tape, scissors, thermometer, and tweezer. Note: This was corrected when the director added the items in the first aid kit.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 23, 2024 · Correction verified: February 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The Pre-K and School-age classroom has cleaning products stored under the sink cabinet that is accessible to the children with no locking mechanism.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler one classroom was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director replaced the outlet covers.
746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has a water hose on the toddler s playground and is accessible to the children. Note: This was corrected when the director stored the water hose away.
February 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 29, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
December 8, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 11, 2023 · Inspection · 17 citations
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked the address of the emergency contact.
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 12, 2023 · Correction verified: January 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver is not washing their hands with running water and soap after diaper changes,
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked a health care statement,
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 19, 2024 · Correction verified: January 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director received 6 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the March 2022-March 2023 training year. The director will need to receive 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2023 · Correction verified: November 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one record lacked the original exemption form for the child.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 19, 2024 · Correction verified: January 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 9 personnel records evaluated, 7 staff did not complete 24 clock hours of annual training for their respective training year. The staff will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three classrooms (Infant Two and Pre-K) do not have activity plans that state the specific daily activities.
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
All 10 of the children's records lacked information regarding special needs.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The parent handbook does not inform parents of the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play, the duration of phys cai activity and outdoor play, types of physical activities the children will participate in, the setting of the activities, the criteria used when there is extreme weather and the plan for children to still receive physical activity when weather prevents them from going outside.
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The parent handbook does not inform parents of the procedures that will take place for inclusive child care for any child with special care needs.
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2023 · Correction verified: November 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one did not include the results of a vision and hearing screening.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five were behind with immunizations.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 13, 2023 · Correction verified: November 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 7 have not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training. These staff are being counted in the child/staff ratio. Additionally, one staff that just started on the day of the inspection was counted in the child/staff ratio without the 8 clock hours of pre-service training being completed. This staff needs to complete the 8 clock hours of pre-service training by 10/16/23.
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
October 10, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
October 10, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
September 28, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
August 22, 2023 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The school age chuldren were watching a show that was not educational and not related to planned activities. This was corrected at inspection.
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The background check staff that is no longer employed by the center was not inactivated within the 7 days. This was corrected at inspection.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2023 · Correction verified: October 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver for a toddler classroom did not know the ages of children she was responsible for.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 22, 2023 · Correction verified: October 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Grass has overgrown the loose-fill surfacing in several areas of the playground; therefore, the loose-fill surfacing is not being maintained at the proper depth of 6 inches.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2023 · Correction verified: October 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A toddler classroom was of compliance with child/staff ratios. There were 12 children, ages 22 months to 2 years old with one caregiver. The specified age group was 2 years old.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2023 · Correction verified: October 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were uncovered outlets in a pre-k classroom.
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2023 · Correction verified: October 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The school-age classroom was not in compliance with the maxium group size. There were 36 children, ages 5-12 years old, with two caregivers. The specified age group was 7 years old.
July 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 20, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child, 12 years of age was observed on the entryway stairs of the school-age area, which was separate from the remainder of the classroom. An 11-year-old child was observed walking from the upstairs area unsupervised, and into the hallway of the main childcare facility. No caregiver was observed with the child, and/or in the hallway.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2023 · Correction verified: July 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant, 5 months of age was observed covered with a blanket during naptime. One infant, 12 months of age was observed with a bottle in the crib during naptime. Caregivers were advised to remove extra objects from all infant cribs.
October 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
August 16, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 4, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
August 3, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
August 1, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 18, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 15, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
June 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 29, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 27, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
April 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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- 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.