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As We Grow Learning Center - East

12355 WOOD FOREST DR, Houston, TX 77013-4944

Operation number:
1723963
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:
117
License effective:
January 19, 2022
Hours:
05:00 AM-09:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
7138166132
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 39 available inspections for As We Grow Learning Center - East from September 22, 2021 through February 23, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 14, 2026 and involved child guidance.

Six later inspections, from January 15, 2026 through February 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
39

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
34

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

39 total inspections vs 11 local median in Houston

Compared to 920 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.87
Local median
0.99

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1.55

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: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver used an object to hit a child.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers did not have first aid training.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers did ot have CPR training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver with a hire date of 2/5/24 was missing 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/24 to 2/5/25. One caregiver with a hire date of 7/24/23 was missing 8 hours of training for training year 7/24/23 to 7/24/24. One caregiver with a hire date of 5/1/24 is missing 3 hours of training for training year 5/1/24 to 5/1/25. Corrected: When using 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/25 to2/5/25, using 8 hours for training year 7/24/25 to 7/24/26 and using 3 hours for training year 5/1/25 to 5/1/26.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operational polices did not have information on Parent Rights.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have the most updated information on how parents can access the Minimum standards online or the HHS web site.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Official code
746.501(a)(23)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play structure's did not have a use zone of six feet, the play structure is only 3 ft and 3 inches from the barrier.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Official code
746.4805(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The play strructure on the playground had broken parts.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2025
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
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not provide an incident report when a parent made an allegation that a child was place at risk.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to make a report when a child was placed at risk.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was using a cell phone while tasked with supervision of children.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
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: Supervision
Report finding
The caregiver did not intervene when a child was seen choking from a string wrapped around their neck.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the changing pad was not sanitzed between each diaper change.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that 4 infants were having screen time, using their caregiver's tablet, sitting in highchairs.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver removed their gloves after changing a diaper and did not wash their hands before moving on to the next child.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Official code
746.3415(13)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the toddler sink was not equipped with soap and the school age toilet was not equipped with toilet paper.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.4405
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that a child's diaper was changed and the caregiver did not wash their hands afterwards.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was not able to show records that they have been conducting their daily or monthly inspections to ensure the safety of the building and grounds for the children present.
Correction deadline
March 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that parents were not being allowed access into the main part of the operation while picking up their children. They were stopped in the front office and their children were brought out to them.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Official code
746.201(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that the operation had been deficient in supervision when caregivers were unaware of some of the school age children's behaviors and actions.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 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)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that the operation is sometimes out of compliance with state required caregiver to child ratios. One caregiver will be left responsible for a higher number of children than they should have by themselves. This has occurred with the infants, toddlers, and school age children at different times in the past month.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
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: Other violations
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that there was a 2-3 day period in February 2025 in which the operation did not have their air conditioner running and this caused the operation to be too hot inside for ideal and/or safe conditions for the children present.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Official code
746.3407(10)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation had a broken toilet lid, with broken porcelain, accessible to the children in care. It was also found that the changing table in the infant room has a broken strap and is unstable, causing the potential of a baby sliding off. In it's current state, it is not suitable for use and presents a safety hazard.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection dead roaches were observed in the building and garbage was observed on the playground.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the infants had one caregiver with seven infants present. This classroom was over ratio by two infants. It was also observed that there was one caregiver with 12, two year olds. This classroom was over ratio by one toddler.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were having screen time on the caregiver's cell phone.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2024
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)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were watching a children's show on the classroom's tablet.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child's diaper and then sat them at the table and served them a cup of milk without washing their hands or the child's hands first.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
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: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the toilet in the toddler classroom was not equipped any toilet paper as required for independent use.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4409 - Location of Toilets
Official code
746.4409
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There are photographs that show pests in the director's office.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was no proof that there was a written agreement between the parent and operation that food would be brought from home.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3309(a) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
Official code
746.3309(a)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were 3 expired aspirin observed in the kit. Note:corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
746.4003(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit was incomplete on the transportation van. The kit was missing tweezers and a thermometer. The first aid kit in the building was missing tape. Note:corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)