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Children Today

Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1680717

Children Today holds a Full Permit issued February 20, 2019. In the state's 60-month public window it has 21 inspections on record with 71 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 20, 2019
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
60 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
4204 Yale St, Houston, TX 77018
The 60-month record
21
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
71
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 30 · Medium 34 · Medium Low 3 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Apr 30, 2026 Inspection 2
Mar 16, 2026 Inspection 2
Jan 28, 2026 Inspection 2
Dec 11, 2025 Inspection 2
Dec 4, 2025 Report 3
Oct 8, 2025 Inspection 0
Sep 10, 2025 Inspection 9
Aug 29, 2025 Inspection 0
Aug 29, 2025 Inspection 0
Aug 25, 2025 Report 1
May 6, 2025 Inspection 1
Apr 2, 2025 Inspection 0
Mar 21, 2025 Inspection 3
Feb 21, 2025 Inspection 3
Feb 11, 2025 Inspection 5
Jan 31, 2025 Inspection 8
Jan 21, 2025 Assessment 1
Oct 14, 2024 Inspection 3
Sep 30, 2024 Inspection 5
Mar 7, 2024 Inspection 0
Feb 21, 2024 Inspection 3
Feb 1, 2024 Inspection 12
Jan 31, 2024 Report 0
Feb 3, 2023 Inspection 5
Jan 25, 2023 Report 0
Feb 10, 2022 Inspection 1
Deficiency records
April 30, 2026 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A reviewed child's file did not have a complete emergency contact that was separate from the parent.
Corrected: May 14, 2026
April 30, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The CPR certificate provided via email did not include the required hands-on curriculum.
Corrected: May 14, 2026
March 16, 2026 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A reviewed child's file did not have a complete emergency contact.
Corrected: March 30, 2026
March 16, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver has an expired CPR date of 7.2025.
Corrected: March 30, 2026
January 28, 2026 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was unable to provide access to the personnel records.
Corrected: March 16, 2026
January 28, 2026 Standard § 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was unable to provide access to the children's records.
Corrected: March 16, 2026
December 11, 2025 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was unable to provide access to the personnel records.
Corrected: January 2, 2026
December 11, 2025 Standard § 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was unable to provide access to the children's records.
Corrected: January 2, 2026
December 4, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There was a box of combat max roach killer within reach of children in the hallway.
Corrected: March 16, 2026
December 4, 2025 Standard § 746.801(17) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest Extermination
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was not able to provide the documentation of the most recent pest extermination.
Corrected: March 16, 2026
December 4, 2025 Standard § 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation uses over the counter pest control without a certified noncommercial applicator.
Corrected: March 16, 2026
September 10, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Four of the six reviewed children records did not have an updated immunization record.
Corrected: September 24, 2025
September 10, 2025 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
Three caregiver files did not have a pre employment affidavit.
Corrected: September 24, 2025
September 10, 2025 Standard § 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A crib sheet in the infant room was not snug fitting. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the crib sheet with a snug fitting crib sheet.
Corrected: September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver had 20 of the 24 required annual training hours.
Corrected: September 24, 2025
September 10, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills completed for 2025.
Corrected: September 24, 2025
September 10, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A present caregiver had a cpr/first aid training with an expiration date of 7/2025.
Corrected: September 24, 2025
September 10, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The director's file was not able to be reviewed during the inspection.
Corrected: September 24, 2025
September 10, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The grass in the outdoor area has grown to a height above the ankles.
Corrected: September 24, 2025
September 10, 2025 Standard § 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The toddler room did not have an evacuation diagram posted.
Corrected: September 24, 2025
August 25, 2025 Standard § 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Staff without a noncommercial applicator certification from the Texas Department of Agriculture used pest control treatment at the operation.
Corrected: October 29, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There are planters in the outdoor area that are collecting debry, water, snails, and algae.
Corrected: May 20, 2025
March 21, 2025 Standard § 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Corrected: March 28, 2025
March 21, 2025 Standard § 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Corrected: March 28, 2025
March 21, 2025 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The director attendance records were not available.
Corrected: March 28, 2025
February 21, 2025 Standard § 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Corrected: March 14, 2025
February 21, 2025 Standard § 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Corrected: March 14, 2025
February 21, 2025 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The director attendance records were not available.
Corrected: March 14, 2025
February 11, 2025 Standard § 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Corrected: February 20, 2025
February 11, 2025 Standard § 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walk-through, CCR observed a 13-month-old infant sleeping with a bottle. Correction: The caregiver removed the bottle from the infant's crib.
Corrected: February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025 Standard § 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Corrected: February 20, 2025
February 11, 2025 Standard § HRC42.054 - Required Fees
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid since december.
Corrected: February 20, 2025
February 11, 2025 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walk-through, The CCR observed a caregiver in the toddler classroom using their cell phone. Correction: The caregiver put the cell phone device away.
Corrected: February 11, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than two feet from the playground entry door and less than six feet from the perimeter.
Corrected: February 14, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The director attendance records were not available.
Corrected: February 21, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Corrected: January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Corrected: January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The pre-school and toddler caregiver are missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected: February 28, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.
Corrected: February 14, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler
Corrected: February 14, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § HRC42.054 - Required Fees
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid.
Corrected: January 31, 2025
January 21, 2025 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected: January 23, 2025
October 14, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler
Corrected: December 6, 2024
October 14, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The pre-school and toddler caregiver are missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected: December 6, 2024
October 14, 2024 Standard § 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.
Corrected: December 6, 2024
September 30, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler
Corrected: October 14, 2024
September 30, 2024 Standard § 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The staff didn't know who was left in charge while the director was out.
Corrected: October 14, 2024
September 30, 2024 Standard § 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.
Corrected: October 14, 2024
September 30, 2024 Standard § 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Three staff training certificates were not in their files for CCR to review.
Corrected: October 14, 2024
September 30, 2024 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Three staff files were evaluated, and seven staff files were not available during the inspection.
Corrected: October 14, 2024
February 21, 2024 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation still has not provided the updated for four children missing address for an emergency contact.
Corrected: February 23, 2024
February 21, 2024 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
They were four children left alone in a classroom when the caregiver came to answer the door.
Corrected: February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation still has not provided the three children health statement they have only provided for one child out of the four.
Corrected: February 29, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One caregivers file was not available for viewing.
Corrected: February 8, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
They were four children left alone in a classroom when one caregiver came to answer the door and the other caregivers step out to go to there own classroom, the children specified age group was two years old.
Corrected: February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The director was missing 13 training hours for training year 9/12/2022 to 9/12/2023. Corrected: When I took 13 hours of training from training year 9/12/2023 to 9/12/2024.
Corrected: February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not have a affidavit on file.
Corrected: February 8, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that a caregiver cleaning a child's noise and did not wash their hands afterwards, the same caregiver cleaned another child's noise and did not wash hands afterwards.
Corrected: February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was missing 4 hours of training for training year 8/24/22 to 8/24/2023. Corrected: When four hours was taken from training year 8/24/2023 to 8/24/2024
Corrected: February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
In the infant classroom they were six infants specified age group 12-17 months old. The infant classroom was out of ration when caregiver step out to warm up a lunch and when a caregiver step out to go get a stroller.
Corrected: February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Four children did not have address for an emergency contact information, one child had did not have someone besides a parent.
Corrected: February 8, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Three children did not have health care information on their enrollment form.
Corrected: February 8, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two children did not have any information on special care and one child did not have updated information in his file for special care he needed in the classroom setting due to being on the spectrum.
Corrected: February 8, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
In the pre-school classroom children were having screen time on the tablet as they ate their breakfast.
Corrected: February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Four children did not have a health statement on file and they have been enrolled in the program for over a year.
Corrected: February 22, 2024
February 3, 2023 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have an updated children's product form the last form was from 9/8/2020. Corrected: When the director filled out a form and ensured they were not any recall items in the building.
Corrected: February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two infant children did not have a updated feeding instruction form. One child form was last updated on 11/30/22 and the other child was last updated on 12/20/22.
Corrected: February 8, 2023
February 3, 2023 Standard § 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver did not wash the child hands after changing their diaper. Corrected: When the caregiver wash the child hands.
Corrected: February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023 Standard § 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver did not wash their hands after changing the child diaper. Corrected: When the caregiver washed their hands.
Corrected: February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One child is missing a health statement from the doctor the child has been enrolled at the operation since 2019.
Corrected: February 10, 2023
February 10, 2022 Standard § 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During review of record keeping 1 out of 6 records evaluated was found to not have an food allergy plan for a identified food allergy.
Corrected: February 17, 2022
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