DaycareFacts.com
Menu
Back

LIPP- Babble

1210 N POST OAK RD STE 150, Houston, TX 77055-7250

Operation number:
1713431
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:
96
License effective:
April 20, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7132392900
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 15 available inspections for LIPP- Babble from June 28, 2021 through April 1, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 1, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
15

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
34

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
27

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77055

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.27
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
73%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
80%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.89

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: Health or food records
Report finding
During the walkthrough of the infant room I observed rubber bibs in the hand washing sink. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bibs.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During review of children's records 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During review of children's records 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not include an address for the emergency contact as required.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A five month old infant was asleep in a bouncer. The caregiver removed the five month old child and placed the child in a crib.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of the gates on the front playground will not open, the playground only has one working entrance/exit.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Official code
746.4307
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The two rotating and rocking play equipment overlap each other, which it is only 4 1/2 ft of use zone between the two play equipment.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Official code
746.4813(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The toddler slide does not have 6ft in front of it, the slide is 4ft away from the gate.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Official code
746.4805(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The two infant classrooms are not updating the infant feeding instructions as required.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
During nap time the operation was found to not have adequate space for caregivers to walk between nap time mats.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Official code
746.2909(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection I observed the ceiling in a classroom to be in need of repair. There was also evidence of a leak in the ceiling.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection I observed the playground loose-fill material not to be maintained at the proper depth.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the walk through I observed five infants not strapped into their highchairs at the table. Corrected: The caregiver strapped the kids into their highchair properly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During my walkthrough the teacher in the Infant Room did not know the ages of the children in care. The cargiver caring for the children in the library did not know the ages of the chidlren in care.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The child's safety was jeopardized when the director released the child to an unknown/unauthorized person.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2023
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The director did not take any measures to record the identity of the unknown person when she released a child.
Correction deadline
October 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Official code
746.4103(b)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The director did not confirm that the person was designated by the parent to pick up the child.
Correction deadline
October 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4101 - Release of Children
Official code
746.4101
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The director did not verify the identity of a person who picked up a child.
Correction deadline
October 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4103(c) - Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification Plan
Official code
746.4103(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The director and other administrative staff are not documenting the days and hours worked. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how children will be reunited with the parent once the emergency is over.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
Official code
746.5202(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how children under 2 years old and with limited mobility will be evacuated.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 4 staff have not completed the 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 7 lacked signed documentation by either the employee or trainer. that an orientation was completed covering food allergires, adminsitering medications and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Food allergy plans have not been signed by the doctor and/or parent.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were uncovered outlets in a Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 3 completed a CPR training on-line. CPR training must be taken in-person.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection two infant caregivers stated they did not wash infants hands after changing their diapers.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The operation did not have current feeding instructions for 2 infants not yet ready for table food.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
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: Other violations
Report finding
Although the operational policies included the topic it did not clearly inform parents that they could visit without securing prior approval.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Official code
746.501(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the walkthrough I observed two holes in the changing mat. When there are rips or tears in the mat it is no longer considered Non-Absorbant and can possibly become contaminated when wet.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the walkthrough I observed 4 infants in chairs without the safety staps fastened as required.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2021
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation failed to notify the parent of the less serious injury upon pickup.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers present at the time of the incident was unable to identify the caregiver responsible for the injured child.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation notify failed to notify licensing of an injury that required treatment by a healthcare professional as required.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)