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Highland Preschool and Childcare Center

5335 W RICHEY RD, Houston, TX 77066-3323

Operation number:
1723256
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:
187
License effective:
February 3, 2022
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814441172
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 16 available inspections for Highland Preschool and Childcare Center from September 27, 2021 through June 22, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 35 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 9, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from April 17, 2026 through June 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
35

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
25

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77066

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.19
Local median
2.26

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
59%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
2.58

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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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
I observed a classroom out of ratio. There were 15 children in the room and it should have been no more than 13 children.
Correction deadline
April 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Two classrooms were not in compliance with child/staff ratios. 1. There were 18 children, ages 2-3 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 15 children. 2. There were 9 infant, 4-18 months old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 0-11 months. with this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 4 children.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Information regarding inclusive services. 2. Information regarding the benefits of outdoor play and physical activity, type of physical activity, criteria used to determine extreme weather that will prevent children from playing outside and a plan for children to receive physical activity when they can't go outside.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A current staff list was not posted in a prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The current menu was not posted in prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Official code
746.401(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A qualified caregiver was not left in charge in the director's absence.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked an immunization record.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with required immunizations.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff did not complete annual training in food allergies, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know the number of children she was responsible for,
Correction deadline
February 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact 3. Two lacked the phone numbers for the people that can pick up the child 4. Two lacked the date of admission
Correction deadline
March 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked a health care statement.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel records evaluated did not contain the required information. The files lacked the following information: 1. Hire date 2. How the education requirement was met 3. Notarized affidavits 4. Signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and operational poilicies were received 5. Signed doucmentation that orientaion was completed 6. Training hours for the previous and current training years 7. Photo identification
Correction deadline
April 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two were behind with immunizations.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
An activity plan was not posted in the infant classroom.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The daily report sheet does not include the following information: 1. The times the child was fed. 2. The amount of food eaten if on baby food or table food 3. The times of all diaper changes.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated since August 2022. Written feeding instructions must be updated every 30 days.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infants were sitting in equipment without the safety straps being fastened. This was corrected at inspection.
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: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not receive 30 clock hours of training for the August 2021-August 2022 training year. You will need to receive make-up training hours that won't count towards the current training year.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy for infants 0-12 months old 2. Inform parents there is a comfortable place for a mother to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided. 3. The requirements for outdoor play and physical activity, 4. Vaccination policy for staff. 5. Child abuse and neglect training requirements for staff
Correction deadline
March 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose-fill surfacing has been installed over concrete. Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Official code
746.4907(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Outlets were uncovered in two classrooms. 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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A group of toddler age children were not properly supervised during nap time. The caregiver was sitting in the doorway of two classrooms in an attempt to supervise two groups of children.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The carbon monoxide detector is not being tested monthly.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers are not being checked monthly to ensure the arrows is in the green area.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The center is not practicing sever weather and lock down drills. These drills must be practiced four times in a calendar year.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
Official code
746.5207(a)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The rooms children were napping in did not have adequate lighting. The classrooms were dark and I had to give my eyes time to adjust.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The director was not present when I arrived at the center and staff did not know who was in charge. A qualified caregiver must be left in charge in the directors absence.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2022
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)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were nails and metal flaps on the edge of the edged of the playground structure exposed to the children.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was one caregiver present in the room with 6 infants.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone from the exit of the slide to the parimeter of the playground did not extend at least 6 feet.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
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)