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SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces
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: 13147 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY, Houston, TX 77044
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 454-7988
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 118 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1647752
Permit: Full Permit, issued September 27, 2017
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 1647752 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 11 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 36 citations from these visits (risk level: High 13, Medium High 17, Medium 6)
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 October 28, 2021 to September 30, 2026, newest first: 19 visits and 48 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 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 10, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
January 7, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 23, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 6, 2025 · Correction verified: January 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file did not have emergecny medical authorization.
December 20, 2024 · Investigation · 2 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 · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2024 · Correction verified: December 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that a child in care managed to run out the front doors and into the shopping strip where the operation is located.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2024 · Correction verified: December 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A self-report was not received regarding a child in care who wandered away from the operation.
August 27, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 13, 2024 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A mop bucket with water was found in the hallway accessible to children. This was corrected when the bucket was removed from thhe hallway.
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 27, 2024 · Correction verified: August 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The big slide on the big playground has an opening at the top of the slide that could potentially trap a child's hand or clothing when sliding down the equipment.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 27, 2024 · Correction verified: August 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The afterschool restroom ceiling panel is missing and found behind the toilet.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 20, 2024 · Correction verified: August 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The wooden fence surrounding the big playground has a wooden board that has fallen and has exposed nails accessible to children in care.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the toddler room, sharp and hazardous office supplies such as hole punchers, staple remover, adult scissors, and a letter opener were found on the children shelving accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed.
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 13, 2024 · Correction verified: August 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 5 month infant was placed and found sleeping on their tummy who is unable to roll over independently. There is no sleep exception form for the infant.
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 20, 2024 · Correction verified: August 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children's records did not have a statement or proof that the parent's received a copy of parents' rights.
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: August 13, 2024 · Correction verified: August 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the director's absence, a caregiver was left in charge at naptime who did not have access to all essential information and records. This was corrected when the designee and second person in command arrived at the operation.
May 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 18, 2024 · Inspection · 25 citations
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the infant and toddler rooms. diaper rash creams were observed to be on top of the diaper changing table in reach of children.
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two vehicles used for transportation did not have have completed first aid kits. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Missing items were replaced during the inspection.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 2, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the bathroom of the toddler room, the ceiling was observed to missing a panel.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 6 mo old not yet on table food did not have feeding instructions completed by the parent
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 children observed sitting in a bean shaped table with straps were not observed to be strapped in. One of the seats did not have straps.
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 2lb roll of ground beef was observed to be open and uncovered in the freezer.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not have the training in abuse and neglect and building and premise safety training.
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 children being transported did not have parent or emergecy contact information. NOTE:Corrected at inspection,parent contact forms were provided during the inspection
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)
3 gallons of milk dated 4/15, 4/16 and 4/16 was observed to be in the refrigerator. One of the gallon with the 4/16 exppiration date was served to children for breakfast. NOTE: Corrected at the inspection. All expired milk was disposed of during the inspection.
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A television on top of a rolling shelf was not observed to be properly anchored.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children product safety certificate was last completed 2/1/23
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire extinguisher on one of the vans used was not observed to be secured. NOTE: The fire extinguisher was observed to be in the box and under the passenger front seat.
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
5 car seats located on both vans used were observed to be expired. Expiration years were 2016,2017,2018,2020,2022 NOTE:Corrected at inspection. All expired carseats were removed and dissposed during the inspection
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two cribs in the infant room was were observed to have two mattresses in the crib. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the second mattresses were removed during the inspection.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 cribs used in the infant room were observed to have loose fitted sheets.
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Emergency medical authorization was not available for 2 children being transported. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the medical authizations forms were provided during the inspection
746.3317(10) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two bottles of cleaning chemicals were observed to be stored next to boxed of snack crackers and a jar of jelly
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 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.
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Several bottles in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.
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: April 18, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the toddler room on the diaper changing table disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer was observed in reach. In the pre-k room a bottle of disinfectant spray way observed in reach.
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An emergency evacution diagram was not posted near all exits used. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, diagrams were posted during the inspection.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 16, 2024 · Correction verified: April 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The child safety alarm on one of the vehicles being used for transportation was not operational during the inspection NOTE: The operation was informed the van may not be used until the safety alarm has been repaired
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregivers purse and uncovers electrical outlets were observed in the toddler room. Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the pre-k room
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 2, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 children with listed diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy plan of file and available for review,
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A catipliller toy on the playground was observed to be broken and had exposed shear points.
August 22, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 7, 2023 · Inspection · 8 citations
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 9, 2023 · Correction verified: June 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms were torn, exposing the underlying foam.
746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising during naptime.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2023 · Correction verified: June 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of the bucket seats at the toddler table did not have safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the Director removed the seats from the classroom.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The floor in the infant room was sticky and needs to be cleaned.
746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2023 · Correction verified: June 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the Director disposed of the torn mats.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2023 · Correction verified: June 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of four children records did not have a current immunization record.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2023 · Correction verified: June 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2023 · Correction verified: June 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
All six of the classrooms did not have activity plans available.
April 21, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
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: April 27, 2023 · Correction verified: April 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was using a personal cellphone while caring for children.
April 19, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
June 16, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
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)
In the afterschool room, there were cleaning supplies located near the handwashing sink. Note: This was corrected when the director moved the supplies to a higher place.
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An11 month old non-walking infant in the toddler room was asleep on a mat. Note: This was corrected when the director placed the infant in a crib.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: June 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
On the playground, there are two pieces of wood missing from the fence.
October 28, 2021 · Investigation · No citations
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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.