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Home Sweet Home Childcare
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: 16618 CLAY RD, Houston, TX 77084
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 656-2273
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 85 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1740239
Permit: Full Permit, issued May 8, 2023
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 1740239 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 10 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 23 citations from these visits (risk level: High 6, Medium High 8, Medium 7, Medium 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 April 19, 2022 to October 28, 2026, newest first: 28 visits and 47 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.
October 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 12, 2026 · Investigation · 4 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: October 13, 2026 · Correction verified: October 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained during the investigation it was determined that the caregiver did not see a child enter the restroom for 11 minutes.
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2026 · Correction verified: October 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information received during the investigation the director did not ensure training was given to the caregiver before having unsupervised access to the children.
746.3803(a)(3) - Medication Authorization - By Telephone if for a Single Dose
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2026 · Correction verified: October 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained from interviews, the director administered Tylenol without approval from the parent.
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2026 · Correction verified: October 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained, the employee stated that she did not receive any training before having unsupervised access to children in care.
April 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 13, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 13, 2026 · Correction verified: April 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The owner removed the infant from the rocker.
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: April 13, 2026 · Correction verified: April 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
While waiting for someone to open the door a child was observed walking to their classroom unsupervised.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 20, 2026 · Correction verified: April 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 out 8 children did not have immunization records on file.
April 14, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2025 · Correction verified: April 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
5 out of 8 of the staff files reviews did not have the dates of when trainings were completed.
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The television in the Two's & Threes room was sitting on a table not anchored. Note: The TV was moved during the inspection.
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2025 · Correction verified: April 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
5 out of 8 files reviewed did not have the health statement section completed on the admission form.
February 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 23, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2025 · Correction verified: January 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation did not report the number of employees who left in 2024
May 22, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2024 · Correction verified: June 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
4 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2024 · Correction verified: June 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out 8 children did have a current immunization record on file.
February 12, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4601(11) - Active Play Safety Requirements for After-school Care in A Public Facility
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were two play equipment in the outside play area that was broken. Note: One play equipment was repaired during the inspection and the other one was removed from the play area.
February 8, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation and information obtained there were sufficient evidence to conclude a highchair and a seat at the toddler table had missing safety straps.
December 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 7, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 7, 2023 · Correction verified: December 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 17 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 15 minutes before being moved to a crib.
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: December 21, 2023 · Correction verified: December 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The Director is missing 13 hours of required annual training hours.
November 20, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
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: December 20, 2023 · Correction verified: December 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 caregivers FA/CPR expired. 2 caregivers CPR is invalid becuase it was completed online.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 20, 2023 · Correction verified: December 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 5 month old infant was not strapped in a bouncer during inspection.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2023 · Correction verified: December 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire inspection was last conducted November 3, 2022 and is now expired.
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2023 · Correction verified: December 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 caregivers CPR/First Aid training has expired. 2 caregivers have invalid CPR training taken online only.
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2023 · Correction verified: December 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how the child care staff will continue to care for the children after the emergency occurs and how they will reunify the children with their parents.
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: November 20, 2023 · Correction verified: December 7, 2023 · 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.
May 2, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 25, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2023 · Correction verified: May 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2023 · Correction verified: May 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport. Note: 4 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
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: April 25, 2023 · Correction verified: May 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The electronic child safety alarm on the vehicle used to transport children was not working during the inspection.
746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2023 · Correction verified: May 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The written operational policy does not have transportation included. Note: The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2023 · Correction verified: May 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: The operation was still missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported and a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal, secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the adult occupants.
April 14, 2023 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: April 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: April 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: April 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed the director and a caregiver who transports, have no transportation training available upon request.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: April 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: April 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed, a tall pole on the playground, large holes in both fenecs, a bungee cord, no lock on the outdoor storage box, no padding around the poles.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: April 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed 9 infants in the classroom with one caregiver.
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: April 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: April 25, 2023 · 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.
March 3, 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 · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed a caregiver on a personal laptop device while supervising children in care. Note: During the inspection the caregiver removed the device.
January 31, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 28, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
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 28, 2022 · Correction verified: November 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report available to review.
October 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 27, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed 24 children in a classroom including infants with one caregiver. The youngest child in the room was 17 months. The oldest child in the room was 5 years old. Note: A caregiver showed up to relieve the other teacher and the children were all put back in the correct classes, according to ages.
September 21, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 21, 2022 · Correction verified: September 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a personal device. Note: Supervision was discussed, however the citation was recited. I observed two sharp objects accessible to children in the kitchen. I also observed a caregiver leave a classroom with 9 children in care, ages 2-3 years of age.
September 7, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 7, 2022 · Correction verified: September 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed while outdoors standing water, tarp that covers the play equipment in need of repair, the gate to the the electric box open and the back gate open.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 7, 2022 · Correction verified: September 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a pesonal device.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed ten children ages 18 months through 23 months and a 3 year old being supervised by one caregiver in the rear classroom. The maximum number of children in this age group that one caregiver may supervise is nine.
July 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 7, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed two cribs in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed three play yards in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
April 19, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2022 · Correction verified: May 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed a electrical box that was lifted out of the wall exposing wires, Broken fence boards on the playground as well as a wooden deck with the astro turf covering ripped and torn, broken plastic toys as well as debris on the ground.
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2022 · Correction verified: May 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background results caring for 22 children ages 2-3 years old.
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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.