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Talents Child Care Center

8103 CREEKBEND DR STE K, Houston, TX 77071-1556

Operation number:
1671431
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:
61
License effective:
September 13, 2018
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7137741109
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 17 available inspections for Talents Child Care Center from August 24, 2021 through January 22, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 22, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
20

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 16 local median in 77071

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.59
Local median
1.7

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
47%
Local median
49%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
58%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.88

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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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The emergency drill log was reviewed and shows that shelter in place, severe weather, and lockdown drills, each required to be conducted four times per year,were all documented as being completed on the same day. Additional dates listed in the log do not specify which drill type was conducted. Fire drills from May 2025 through November 2025 were all documented as occurring at 3:30 p.m., with the evacuation time recorded as 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., indicating no variation in drill times. Additionally, there is no documented fire drill for the month of December.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
CPR training for one caregiver was observed to have expired 4/7/2025
Correction deadline
February 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
First aid training for one caregiver was observed to have expired 4/7/2025
Correction deadline
February 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Recrods were reviewed for 10 children in care. 7 did not have a health statement, and 2 did not have an immunization record.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Children and the driver were observed exiting the vehicle from the front passenger door. NOTE: According to the caregiver, the door was broken.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The driver was observed transporting children in a van. A walkthrough of the van after transporting was not conducted and the electronic safety alarm was not used.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Official code
746.5625(c)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Upon arrival, a caregiver was observed leaving 3 infants unsupervised to open the door for Child Care Regulation (CCR) NOTE: The caregiver came to the door twice and did not open the door for (CCR)
Correction deadline
August 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
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: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation, a caregiver failed to use good judgement when they inappropriately grabbed a child by the wrist, causing a bruise, when the child put an item in their mouth.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation, children were ?popped? as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose fill surfacing was not observed to maintained to the proper depth.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hotdogs in a pot were observed to be stored in the refrigerator uncovered. NOTE: Hotdogs were removed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there have been at lease 2 occasions where the driver left a group of children 5-9yrs old unattended to go inside of a school and pick up a child who had not been released on time by the school.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One booster seat observed to be used during transportation of a child was observed to have expired 12/2010. NOTE: Booster seat was replaced during 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: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed to be asleep while supervising a group of 12 5y-12yr old children during naptime. The caregiver denied being asleep, a picture of the caregiver sleeping was shown to the caregiver and director.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
The playground fence was observed to have several broken and warped boards.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
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
4 anchoring bolts were not observed to be below playing level. The bolts created a tripping harard for children.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
Official code
746.4601(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the inspection it was learned that for time out children sit in a corner and are made to face a wall or corner. Additionally, children remain in time out for a minimum of 5 minutes and maximum of 30 minutes.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
3 infants under 17 months were observed to be combined with older children. The youngest child in the group was 10 months old, the oldest was 8 years old.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
For the training period of 2020-2021 the director did not have 6 hours of management training
Correction deadline
September 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(f)(1) - Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
Official code
746.1311(f)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Annual training was reviewed for the director for the trainiing period 2/2/20-2/2/21. Only 24 hours of training was obtained during the training period
Correction deadline
September 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The driver did not have transportation training available for review
Correction deadline
August 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver with no prior experience who was hired on 4/29/2021 did not have the completed 24 hours of pre-service training. NOTE: Only 8 hours of pre-service have been received
Correction deadline
September 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two climbing structures on the playgound were observed to have loose-fill surfacing less than 6 inches deep. NOTE: Grass was observed growing through the mulch.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A toddler slide was observed to be cracked and had an opening about 5 inches long. NOTE: The slide was removed from the playground
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Records for 10 children currently enrolled was reviewed. 4 children did not have an address listed for the emergency contact. 1 child did not have a special needs statement completed.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Upon arrival, a group of children between 10m and 18m were observed watching TV. The TV was not turned off until the caregivers were instructed by the director
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A group of children was observed waiting for a long period inbetween activites. Upon arrival the director stated the children just finished snack. The children were observed sitting and waiting for 28 minutes before being given blocks
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Official code
746.2205(a)(4)