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SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces

13147 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY, Houston, TX 77044-5391

Operation number:
1647752
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:
118
License effective:
September 27, 2017
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814547988
Email:
Not listed

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 18 available inspections for SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces from October 28, 2021 through January 7, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 48 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 23, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Five later inspections, from December 30, 2024 through January 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
48

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
40

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 16.5 local median in 77044

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.67
Local median
0.76

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
39%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.75

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child's file did not have emergecny medical authorization.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found that a child in care managed to run out the front doors and into the shopping strip where the operation is located.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
A self-report was not received regarding a child in care who wandered away from the operation.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the director's absence, a caregiver was left in charge at naptime who did not have access to all essential information and records. This was corrected when the designee and second person in command arrived at the operation.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Official code
746.1013(a)(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A mop bucket with water was found in the hallway accessible to children. This was corrected when the bucket was removed from thhe hallway.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the toddler room, sharp and hazardous office supplies such as hole punchers, staple remover, adult scissors, and a letter opener were found on the children shelving accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 5 month infant was placed and found sleeping on their tummy who is unable to roll over independently. There is no sleep exception form for the infant.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Official code
746.2427(a)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Three children's records did not have a statement or proof that the parent's received a copy of parents' rights.
Correction deadline
August 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Official code
HRC 42.04271
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The wooden fence surrounding the big playground has a wooden board that has fallen and has exposed nails accessible to children in care.
Correction deadline
August 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The afterschool restroom ceiling panel is missing and found behind the toilet.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The big slide on the big playground has an opening at the top of the slide that could potentially trap a child's hand or clothing when sliding down the equipment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Official code
746.4601(3)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two bottles of cleaning chemicals were observed to be stored next to boxed of snack crackers and a jar of jelly
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(10) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
Official code
746.3317(10)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3 gallons of milk dated 4/15, 4/16 and 4/16 was observed to be in the refrigerator. One of the gallon with the 4/16 exppiration date was served to children for breakfast. NOTE: Corrected at the inspection. All expired milk was disposed of during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A 2lb roll of ground beef was observed to be open and uncovered in the freezer.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Official code
746.3317(8)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A cleaning solution Lemon Plus was not being used according to manufacture instructions. According to the director, an unknown amount of solution is mixed with a bottle of water. The solutiion is used to sanitize table tops According to the instrcutions, the product is not to be used on surfaces that come into contact with food.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the toddler room on the diaper changing table disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer was observed in reach. In the pre-k room a bottle of disinfectant spray way observed in reach.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
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 and toddler rooms. diaper rash creams were observed to be on top of the diaper changing table in reach of children.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
In the bathroom of the toddler room, the ceiling was observed to missing a panel.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3 children observed sitting in a bean shaped table with straps were not observed to be strapped in. One of the seats did not have straps.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Several bottles in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
3 cribs used in the infant room were observed to have loose fitted sheets.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two cribs in the infant room was were observed to have two mattresses in the crib. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the second mattresses were removed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A 6 mo old not yet on table food did not have feeding instructions completed by the parent
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2 children being transported did not have parent or emergecy contact information. NOTE:Corrected at inspection,parent contact forms were provided during the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Official code
746.5617(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The child safety alarm on one of the vehicles being used for transportation was not operational during the inspection NOTE: The operation was informed the van may not be used until the safety alarm has been repaired
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Two vehicles used for transportation did not have have completed first aid kits. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Missing items were replaced during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher on one of the vans used was not observed to be secured. NOTE: The fire extinguisher was observed to be in the box and under the passenger front seat.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Emergency medical authorization was not available for 2 children being transported. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the medical authizations forms were provided during the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
5 car seats located on both vans used were observed to be expired. Expiration years were 2016,2017,2018,2020,2022 NOTE:Corrected at inspection. All expired carseats were removed and dissposed during the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Official code
746.5607(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A caregivers purse and uncovers electrical outlets were observed in the toddler room. Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the pre-k room
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children product safety certificate was last completed 2/1/23
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A television on top of a rolling shelf was not observed to be properly anchored.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A catipliller toy on the playground was observed to be broken and had exposed shear points.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An emergency evacution diagram was not posted near all exits used. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, diagrams were posted during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have the training in abuse and neglect and building and premise safety training.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 children with listed diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy plan of file and available for review,
Correction deadline
May 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two of the bucket seats at the toddler table did not have safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the Director removed the seats from the classroom.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising during naptime.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
Official code
746.1203(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
All six of the classrooms did not have activity plans available.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of four children records did not have a current immunization record.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The floor in the infant room was sticky and needs to be cleaned.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms were torn, exposing the underlying foam.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the Director disposed of the torn mats.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Official code
746.3407(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was using a personal cellphone while caring for children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the afterschool room, there were cleaning supplies located near the handwashing sink. Note: This was corrected when the director moved the supplies to a higher place.
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
On the playground, there are two pieces of wood missing from the fence.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An11 month old non-walking infant in the toddler room was asleep on a mat. Note: This was corrected when the director placed the infant in a crib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)