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Cora's Cottage Care For Kids

10851 SCARSDALE BLVD STE 700, Houston, TX 77089-5742

Operation number:
1701918
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:
73
License effective:
July 16, 2020
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8327171722
Email:
Corascottagecare1@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 31 available inspections for Cora's Cottage Care For Kids from June 30, 2021 through August 7, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 5, 2026 and involved transportation.

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
31

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

31 total inspections vs 8 local median in 77089

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.32
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
23%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.29

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Official code
746.1013(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Official code
746.3427
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 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
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701