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As We Grow Learning Center - East
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: 12355 WOOD FOREST DR, Houston, TX 77013
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 816-6132
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 117 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1723963
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 19, 2022
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 16 inspections
- 9 investigations
- 32 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 17, Medium 10)
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 December 8, 2021 to February 23, 2026, newest first: 37 visits and 35 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 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 11, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 9, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 15, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 14, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2026 · Correction verified: February 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver used an object to hit a child.
August 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 31, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
July 2, 2025 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The play structure's did not have a use zone of six feet, the play structure is only 3 ft and 3 inches from the barrier.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver with a hire date of 2/5/24 was missing 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/24 to 2/5/25. One caregiver with a hire date of 7/24/23 was missing 8 hours of training for training year 7/24/23 to 7/24/24. One caregiver with a hire date of 5/1/24 is missing 3 hours of training for training year 5/1/24 to 5/1/25. Corrected: When using 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/25 to2/5/25, using 8 hours for training year 7/24/25 to 7/24/26 and using 3 hours for training year 5/1/25 to 5/1/26.
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: July 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three caregivers did ot have CPR training.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The play strructure on the playground had broken parts.
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 9, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · 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.
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 9, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the most updated information on how parents can access the Minimum standards online or the HHS web site.
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: July 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three caregivers did not have first aid training.
April 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 4, 2025 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to make a report when a child was placed at risk.
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 18, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not provide an incident report when a parent made an allegation that a child was place at risk.
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver did not intervene when a child was seen choking from a string wrapped around their neck.
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: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was using a cell phone while tasked with supervision of children.
April 2, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
March 20, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that sippy cups, a jug of milk, and a box of crackers, were all sitting on the changing table while the caregivers passed out snack and filled up the children's sippy cups. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers were asked to move the snack supplies onto a shelf rather than the changing table, and they did.
March 4, 2025 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that the changing pad was not sanitzed between each diaper change.
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that parents were not being allowed access into the main part of the operation while picking up their children. They were stopped in the front office and their children were brought out to them.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that 4 infants were having screen time, using their caregiver's tablet, sitting in highchairs.
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that the toddler sink was not equipped with soap and the school age toilet was not equipped with toilet paper.
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver removed their gloves after changing a diaper and did not wash their hands before moving on to the next child.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 5, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was not able to show records that they have been conducting their daily or monthly inspections to ensure the safety of the building and grounds for the children present.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that a child's diaper was changed and the caregiver did not wash their hands afterwards.
March 1, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
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 · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation it was found that the operation had been deficient in supervision when caregivers were unaware of some of the school age children's behaviors and actions.
February 26, 2025 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation it was found that there was a 2-3 day period in February 2025 in which the operation did not have their air conditioner running and this caused the operation to be too hot inside for ideal and/or safe conditions for the children present.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation it was found that the operation is sometimes out of compliance with state required caregiver to child ratios. One caregiver will be left responsible for a higher number of children than they should have by themselves. This has occurred with the infants, toddlers, and school age children at different times in the past month.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection dead roaches were observed in the building and garbage was observed on the playground.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation had a broken toilet lid, with broken porcelain, accessible to the children in care. It was also found that the changing table in the infant room has a broken strap and is unstable, causing the potential of a baby sliding off. In it's current state, it is not suitable for use and presents a safety hazard.
December 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 18, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 18, 2024 · Correction verified: December 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were having screen time on the caregiver's cell phone.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 18, 2024 · Correction verified: December 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow-up inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 18, 2024 · Correction verified: December 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that the infants had one caregiver with seven infants present. This classroom was over ratio by two infants. It was also observed that there was one caregiver with 12, two year olds. This classroom was over ratio by one toddler.
December 9, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 9, 2024 · Correction verified: December 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were watching a children's show on the classroom's tablet.
746.4409 - Location of Toilets
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 9, 2024 · Correction verified: December 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that the toilet in the toddler classroom was not equipped any toilet paper as required for independent use.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 9, 2024 · Correction verified: December 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child's diaper and then sat them at the table and served them a cup of milk without washing their hands or the child's hands first.
September 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 24, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There are photographs that show pests in the director's office.
January 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 13, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
March 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 15, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3309(a) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no proof that there was a written agreement between the parent and operation that food would be brought from home.
January 17, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 3 expired aspirin observed in the kit. Note:corrected at inspection.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The first aid kit was incomplete on the transportation van. The kit was missing tweezers and a thermometer. The first aid kit in the building was missing tape. Note:corrected at inspection.
October 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 10, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
September 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 16, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
July 7, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 8, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
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- 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.