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Childrens Cottage Infant Center

3910 BROOKWOODS DR, Houston, TX 77092-8322

Operation number:
199137
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
64
License effective:
December 12, 1986
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7136867658
Email:
leecohen756@gmail.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Childrens Cottage Infant Center from November 17, 2021 through April 29, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 14, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77092

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.71
Local median
1.08

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
52%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.08

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Official code
746.801(11)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
746.4003(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Official code
746.901(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
Official code
746.3415(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child?s head.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Official code
746.901(6)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Official code
746.1613(a)