Howe KinderCare

Inspection history

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 22, 2024 to August 12, 2026, newest first: 38 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.

1. August 12, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

2. July 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

3. July 24, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

4. July 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

5. July 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

6. July 9, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations

   • 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: August 7, 2026 · Correction verified: August 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Caregivers at the operation were found to use their personal phones while caring for children.

   • 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2026 · Correction verified: August 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A caregiver was moving infant children at the operation by one arm.

   • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2026 · Correction verified: August 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A caregiver at the operation cursed in the presence of children in care.

7. June 12, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

   • 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: June 12, 2026 · Correction verified: June 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A caregiver with an inactive status on their background check was in a classroom. During the inspection, the caregiver left the operation.

8. May 7, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations

   • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2026 · Correction verified: June 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During the annual inspection, the operation did not have a current annual fire inspection on file at the operation.

   • 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2026 · Correction verified: June 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Two new caregivers did not have any documentation of completed pre-service training.

   • 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2026 · Correction verified: June 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The loose fill around the main play structure was measured at between 1 to 5 inches in different spots in the strcutures use zone. This structure requires 6 inches of loose fill.

   • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2026 · Correction verified: June 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     An unlocked fuse box was accessbile to 4 and and 5 year old children in the pre-kindergarten classroom.

   • 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2026 · Correction verified: June 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A log bridge on a play structure had a log not secured to the bridge with exposed screws. Addtionally, netting installed on this bridge was ripped in several places.

9. April 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

10. December 17, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

11. December 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

12. December 16, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

13. November 18, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 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: November 18, 2025 · Correction verified: November 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During an inspection at the operation, a caregiver was observed to be present in a classroom with children while having a pending background check.

14. October 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

15. October 10, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations

    • 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 5, 2025 · Correction verified: November 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A group of children were playing outdoors in an area which was not enclosed with a fence. This group included children who were younger than five years old.

    • 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 5, 2025 · Correction verified: November 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A director allowed a group of children, which included children under the age of five, to play outdoors in an unfenced area. Another director was unaware that the group of children played outdoors in the unfenced area.

    • 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 5, 2025 · Correction verified: November 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the inspection, a written activity plan was not posted for the school-aged group of children.

16. October 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

17. August 28, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 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: September 26, 2025 · Correction verified: October 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not supervise a child who climbed on top of a table and pulled it over and onto the child's foot.

18. August 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

19. May 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

20. December 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

21. December 16, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

22. December 5, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

23. November 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

24. October 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

25. October 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

26. October 21, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 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: November 1, 2024 · Correction verified: November 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it has been determined that two children had been left unattended in a classroom.

    • 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2024 · Correction verified: November 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained through interviews, it has been determined that parents were not notified immediately after two children were left unattended in a classroom.

27. September 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

28. August 23, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The border on a carpet in the toddler room has exposed metal. The infant room has damaged floor tiles.

29. August 20, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations

    • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Documentation was obtained providing information that multiple rooms were out of ratio on multiple days.

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver's vape pen was on the floor and a child was able to access it.

30. August 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

31. August 14, 2024 · Investigation · 5 citations

    • 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated during an investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver has used harsh and profane language in the presence of children.

    • 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver pushed a child when the child was not following the caregiver's directions.

    • 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver routinely did not interact positively with a group of children.

    • 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, the director placed a caregiver in an age group that did not align with the caregiver's skills or abilities.

    • 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver has yelled at children in care.

32. July 31, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

33. July 2, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 30, 2024 · Correction verified: July 31, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child up from their arms, causing the child to become injured.

34. July 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

35. June 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

36. June 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

37. June 13, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 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: June 14, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child unsupervised outside for at least twenty minutes.

38. May 22, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2024 · Correction verified: May 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The insulation in the front room of the school age area is in need of repair.

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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.