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Esperanza School
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: 1100 ROY ST BLDG A, Houston, TX 77007
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 868-3276
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 534 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1156406
Permit: Full Permit, issued July 22, 2010
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
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
- 11 inspections
- 6 investigations
- 14 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 5, Medium 8)
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 May 10, 2022 to November 3, 2026, newest first: 24 visits and 27 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.
November 3, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 2, 2026 · Investigation · Findings pending
June 15, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 9, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 20, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2026 · Correction verified: February 11, 2026 · 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.
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2026 · Correction verified: February 11, 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.
January 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 9, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
January 9, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
October 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 10, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2025 · Correction verified: December 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver in an infant classroom is not adhering to the proper diaper changing steps and is not cleaning the children thoroughly during diaper changes.
746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2025 · Correction verified: October 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have information regarding providing and applying insect repellant in their operational policies.
June 5, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
February 24, 2025 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2025 · Correction verified: March 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An epi-pen on hand expired in 2024
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2025 · Correction verified: March 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six of the reviewed caregiver files had less than the required 24 hours.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2025 · Correction verified: February 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a missed fire inspection for January 2025
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2025 · Correction verified: March 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The reviewed director file had less than the required 30 hours of training.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2025 · Correction verified: February 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Seven of the reviewed feeding instructions have not been updated within the 30 days.
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2025 · Correction verified: February 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the children with an epi pen did not have a completed allergy plan
June 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 29, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 29, 2024 · Correction verified: March 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two contractor workers did not have a background check for the operation, one of the contractor worker had an background for a different operation that does not share the same governing body as the operation. Corrected: When the contractor workers left for the day.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 8, 2024 · Correction verified: March 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the pre-school class room they was a broken toilet top. On the toddler playground they were screws that where to sticking out to far and children could hurt themselves.
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2024 · Correction verified: February 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had six booster seats in the van that have expired in 2023.
746.1401(c) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors counted in ratio
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 22, 2024 · Correction verified: March 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two contractor workers who were counted into ratio and working with a group of children did not meet caregivers qualifications.
October 30, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not was their hands after cleaning a child noise. Corrected: When the caregiver was directed to go wash their hands.
June 14, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 3, 2023 · Correction verified: July 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver is missing 2 1/2 hours of training for training year 6/21/ 2021 to 6/21/2022. Another caregiver is missing 8 1/2 hours of training for training year 5/29/2022 to 5/29/2023. Corrected: The first caregiver 2 1/2 hours training was taken from training year 6/21/2022 to 6/21/2023.
February 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 14, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was stated by the caregiver in blue eagles class they had 15 children when I counted they were 21 children. In the red eagles class it was stated by the caregiver they had 23 when I counted they were 24 children. Corrected: When the caregivers recounted the children and the director called row and added the child that was missing to the roll sheet.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In a few classrooms the changing table mats were torn. Corrected: When the operation change the mats for new ones.
July 12, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had two caregivers with pending background checks in the classroom with children..
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 15, 2022 · Correction verified: July 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director and caregiver do not have transportation training it expired on 5/22/2022.
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was with an allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 15, 2022 · Correction verified: July 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have documentation on when the vehicles were purchase.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A few classrooms in the operation did not have a cover over the plugs. (toddler and preschool classroom.) Corrected: When the caregiver placed a cover over the plug.
May 14, 2022 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2022 · Correction verified: July 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the driver did not have a list to account for all of the children being transported on the day of the incident.
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2022 · Correction verified: July 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation a caregiver did not complete a thorough check of the operation's vehicle which resulted in a child being left unattended.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2022 · Correction verified: July 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was left on the daycare van alone for approximately 15-20 minutes.
May 10, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2022 · Correction verified: May 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The gas inspection had expired on 4/25/2020.
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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.