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Pals Activity Center

1007 BURKE RD, Pasadena, TX 77506-5243

Operation number:
1684772
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:
133
License effective:
January 15, 2019
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7134726040
Email:
Not listed
Website:
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 30 available inspections for Pals Activity Center from December 1, 2021 through May 15, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 3, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Nine later inspections, from May 5, 2025 through May 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
30

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
25

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

30 total inspections vs 14 local median in Pasadena

Compared to 37 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.83
Local median
0.64

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.16

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no documentation to confirm the carbon monoxide detectors are serviced annually.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5537(b)(1) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Tested Annually by Company or State or Local Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5537(b)(1)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Fire drills were not documented. This was corrected when licensing staff asked operation staff to conduct a fire drill and document it.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the investigation one staff member had an expired transportation certificate.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2025
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the walkthrough the crib in the infant room was not snug it was lose fitted.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2025
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the review of records 3 of 10 records were missing the doctors name, address, and phone number.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the review one record was missing the schools name and phone number.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
Official code
746.605(14)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the review five staff were missing the required notarized affidavit in the file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the personal record review four staff were missing the required pre-employment affidavit.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the investigation walkthrough inspection the booster seats in the vans were expired as of 2015.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2025
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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the investigation the director did not operate the daycare in compliance.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was evaluated in regard to report received and compliance was not met. The oeprational policies does not inform parents of their rights as a parent of a child who is enrolled in child care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that both caregivers in the toddler classroom were on their cell phones rather than directly supervising and interacting with the children in their care.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An eight month old infant was observed with a blanket in their crib with them.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the first aid kits kept in the transportation vehicles all had expired antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when new antiseptic wipes were added to each vehicle first aid kit.
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
During the inspection it was found that one out of the four staff who provide transportation was overdue on their annual transportation training by 7 months. Their last completed transportation training was on 03/10/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver took the training required.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the toilets used by the children had visible signs of dirt and did not appear to be effectively clean behind the toilets.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The driver did not conduct a walkthrough of the vehicle this resulted in a child being left alone in the van.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
Official code
746.5625(d)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation it was found that safety precautions were not taken when unloading children from the daycare van, and a name to face check was not completed.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Official code
746.5605(3)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that a child was left on the daycare van, sleeping and unattended.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the follow up inspection it was found that the infant classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 5 infants (3m,7m,11m,16m,18) to one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2021
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection an infant (3 month) was observed sleeping wearing a bib. A soft stuffed toy was also observed inside the crib. Note: Pictures were taken.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of ten personnel files reviewed is missing the affidavit on file.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the insepction it was found that one infant 2 month is missing parent signature for Novemeber on the infant feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Official code
746.801(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the outside fence has broken from the bottom creating a gap where a child can squeeze through.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407