Margarita Espinoza
Registered Child-Care Home · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 863202
Margarita Espinoza holds a Registered issued October 20, 2006. In the state's 60-month public window it has 5 inspections on record with 16 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Registered
Issued
October 20, 2006
Operation type
Registered Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
8038 Tavenor Ln, Houston, TX 77075-2152
The 60-month record
5
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
16
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 9 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 2, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Inspection | 11 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
May 2, 2025 Standard § 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the follow up inspection the television was observed in use for students ages 15 months to 3 years old.
Corrected: May 5, 2025
May 2, 2025 Standard § 747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 15 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Corrected: May 5, 2025
May 2, 2025 Standard § 747.1501(c)(2) - Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know and Comply with Minimum Standards
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has been cited for child to caregiver ratio three times.
Corrected: May 2, 2025
April 1, 2025 Standard § 747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Corrected: April 15, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The assistant caregiver did not have the required first-aid and CPR training.
Corrected: April 8, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two students were observed being changed and not washing hands after diapering.
Corrected: March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One record did not contain the required health statement.
Corrected: April 1, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
One record did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
Corrected: April 1, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A 22 month old was provided screen time. Note: This was corrected when the tv was turned off.
Corrected: March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One record did not contain the required emergency contact address.
Corrected: April 1, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregivers first-aid and CPR training did not contain the hands on portion.
Corrected: April 8, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver was observed changing diapers on the living room sofa.
Corrected: April 1, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver was observed changing students on the couch and not sanitizing after each child.
Corrected: April 1, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
The assistant caregiver was observed with seven students without the required background check results.
Corrected: March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.
Corrected: March 25, 2025
March 29, 2023 Standard § 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver was missing 13 hours of annual trainning.
Corrected: April 27, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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