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Houston Heights DC 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: 902 W 8TH ST, Houston, TX 77007
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 869-7475
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 150 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 545397
Permit: Full Permit, issued September 22, 2000
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 545397 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 5 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 1 assessment
- 13 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 6, Medium 4, Medium Low 1, 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 September 16, 2022 to August 6, 2026, newest first: 10 visits and 28 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.
August 6, 2026 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 20, 2026 · Correction verified: September 9, 2026 · 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.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 20, 2026 · Correction verified: September 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 31, 2026 · Correction verified: August 25, 2026 · 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.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 20, 2026 · Correction verified: August 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers are missing the required 24 annual training hours.
746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 20, 2026 · Correction verified: August 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the recent inspection, it was observed that a few child sleeping mats were torn and ripped, compromising the integrity of the protective outer covering
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 7, 2026 · Correction verified: September 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have two exits out of a fenced area in the playground.
February 25, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
August 27, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2024 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 29, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 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.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 5, 2024 · Correction verified: September 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies does not cover how they will promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity and the benefits for the children.
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 5, 2024 · Correction verified: September 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan did not have how the operation will move infants and children with limit mobility.
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: September 12, 2024 · Correction verified: September 12, 2024 · 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.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 5, 2024 · Correction verified: September 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have an updated gas inspection, the last inspection was conducted on 9/28/2022.
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: September 12, 2024 · Correction verified: September 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver first aid expired on 1/2024.
January 24, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 25, 2024 · Correction verified: January 30, 2024 · 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.
September 7, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children in high chairs were not strapped in due to the hair chairs not having straps on them. Corrected: When the operation put straps on the high chairs and the children were strapped in.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2023 · Correction verified: September 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four caregivers did not have the corrected curriculum for CPR it was not instructed on a manikin in person.
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not notify licensing that they were offering transportation as a service. Corrected: When I reviewed the buses and transportation standard.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2023 · Correction verified: September 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director is missing 27 hours for annual training for training year 5-1-2022 to 5-1-2023. 19 hours were taken from training year 5-1-2023 to 5-1-2024 and still missing 6 1/2 hours of annual training.
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)
Two caregivers are missing 2 hours for annual training for training year 6/14/2022 to 6/14/2023 and training year 9/16/2021 to 9/16/2022. Another caregiver is missing 5 hours or annual training for training year 8/16/2022 to 8/16/2023. Corrected: When taken two hours of training for training year 6/14/2023 to 6/14/2022 and 9/16/2022 to 9/16/2023. Five hours of training was taken from 8/16/2023 to 8/16/2024.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 11, 2023 · Correction verified: September 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director and two drivers did not have transportation training and have been transporting children.
September 27, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 16, 2022 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 30, 2022 · Correction verified: September 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not had a gas inspection since 10/08/2019.
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2022 · Correction verified: September 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
After the caregiver changed a child hand sanitizers was used and the caregiver did not wash their hands with soap and water.
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2022 · Correction verified: September 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed in the two classroom were children were napping the room did not have adequate lighting during nap time.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2022 · Correction verified: September 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a updated children's product form.
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2022 · Correction verified: September 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregiver stated she had 11 children in care, when I counted there were only 9 children.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 30, 2022 · Correction verified: September 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have an updated sanitation inspection, the last inspection was expired on 7/27/2022.
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2022 · Correction verified: September 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed that the spacing between cots did not have enough space between the cots for children to get up and move or the caregiver to walk through.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 7, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation last fire inspection expired on 1/31/2021.
746.3420(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2022 · Correction verified: September 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was stated by a caregiver she uses hand sanitizers after changing children, the children in the class ages are 13-15 months old.
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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.