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Childcare center · Houston, TX
Imagination Island
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: 4003 KELLEY ST STE C, Houston, TX 77026
County: Harris County
Phone: (832) 830-5745
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 41 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1718509
Permit: Full Permit, issued July 29, 2021
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.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 6 inspections
- 19 citations from these visits (risk level: Medium High 8, Medium 8, Medium Low 1, 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 January 21, 2022 to September 29, 2026, newest first: 11 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.
September 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 11, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2026 · Correction verified: May 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Live roaches are present inside the operation.
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2026 · Correction verified: May 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director transports for field trips and says the 2-hour course was completed in summer of 2025, but could not find the certificate.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 25, 2026 · Correction verified: May 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sanitation inspection on file expired 3/23/26.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 11, 2026 · Correction verified: May 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The tv was on with a children's show on during nap time/ rest time. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 11, 2026 · Correction verified: May 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 child who had a diaper change did not wash their hands with soap and water. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver cleaned the child's hands at the hand washing sink.
June 3, 2025 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2025 · Correction verified: June 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The playground is overgrown with vines and weeds and in need of maintenance.
746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2025 · Correction verified: June 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy is missing information on water activities.
746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2025 · Correction verified: June 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operational policy is missing information on providing a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care
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: June 10, 2025 · Correction verified: June 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operational policies is missing information on Instructions on how a parent may access the: (A) Minimum standards online; and (C) HHSC website.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2025 · Correction verified: June 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 4 children records missing a record of immunizations.
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2025 · Correction verified: June 13, 2025 · 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.
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2025 · Correction verified: June 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last validation was completed on 8/27/2024.
June 25, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2024 · Correction verified: July 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operateion's last fire inspection was completed on 3/31/23.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 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.
746.801(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: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have on file safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors.
746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant caregiver's first aid/ CPR certificat of training is not present at the operation.
June 21, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2024 · Correction verified: July 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Live roaches were present in the infant room cubbies and 1 live roach in the kitchen space.
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 21, 2024 · Correction verified: June 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver left in charge did not have access to documentation for review as requested by Licensing.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2024 · Correction verified: June 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The diaper changing table used by the infant caregiver is torn and needs replacing.
July 25, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outdoor play space has pieces of glass on the ground.
June 28, 2023 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 3, 2023 · Correction verified: July 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out of 4 children's records is missing the required health statement.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 7, 2023 · Correction verified: July 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outdoor play space needs to be cleared of pieces of metal, trash, metal wires as tripping hazards and the fence facing the building has a hole large enough for a child to walk through.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 3, 2023 · Correction verified: July 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out of 4 children's files is missing the immunization record.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 3, 2023 · Correction verified: July 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director needs training certificates for all topics in annual training for evaluated year.
746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The pre-k tv was on playing Trolls while the children in a different space eating lunch. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the tv off.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 3, 2023 · Correction verified: July 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 3 staff files needs training certificates for annual training requirements for evaluated training year.
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The playground was reduced by the landlord with a new fence on 6/24/23, causing the outdoor space to be reduced. No prior notification of change in space was made to Licensing. Note: the changes were discussed during inspection.
July 22, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 25, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 2, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · 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.
January 21, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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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.