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Houston Methodist Child Care Center at The Woodlands

8328 HIGHWAY 242, Conroe, TX 77385-4304

Operation number:
1730395
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Montgomery
Capacity:
136
License effective:
June 1, 2022
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9362863842
Email:
MethodistHospitalTheWoodlands@brighthorizons.com
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 12 available inspections for Houston Methodist Child Care Center at The Woodlands from November 22, 2021 through March 12, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 29, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that 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
12

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 4 local median in 77385

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.92
Local median
0.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
34%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
58%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.5

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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation does not have fall test data available for unitary surfacing.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Official code
746.4913
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire extinguishers have not been inspected or documented by center personnel for the 2025 calendar year.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of ten personnel files reviewed does not have CPR practice on a manikin.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation maintains an epi pen for a child that has food allergies that expired November, 2024.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, evidence supported a caregiver hit a child on their head as a form of redirection.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on information gathered in a DFPS investigation, evidence supported that center management was made aware of a situation that may have placed a child at risk. The operation did not report this allegation to Child Care Regulations.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
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)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection, there was not documentation of the required number of trainings for five caregivers.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have a documentation of their most recent Gas Inspection. The Gas Inspection Report on File was from 8/27/2021.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
Official code
746.801(13)
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Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Based on the information received during the investigation, the operation did not provide me with a policy regarding twice-a-day medication. A fever reducer was not administered despite a policy stating that it can be given if a parent is en-route and with a standing order.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(4) - Written Operational Policies - Medication
Official code
746.501(a)(4)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three infant feeding instructions were not updated within the last thirty days. They were last updated 1/3/22, 1/14/22, and 1/18/22. Note: Scanned pictures of the feeding forms were made.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
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)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Current Policies were not complete and were missing the following: Hearing and vision requirements, procedures/information for water activities, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, and how parents may contact the local licensing office.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)