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Home Sweet Home Childcare

16618 CLAY RD, Houston, TX 77084-4088

Operation number:
1740239
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:
85
License effective:
May 8, 2023
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2816562273
Email:
immi_sh@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 26 available inspections for Home Sweet Home Childcare from April 19, 2022 through April 23, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 43 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved sleep safety.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five 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
26

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
43

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
29

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77084

Compared to 37 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.65
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
65%
Local median
43%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.3

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: Health or food records
Report finding
3 out 8 children did not have immunization records on file.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2026
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: Supervision
Report finding
While waiting for someone to open the door a child was observed walking to their classroom unsupervised.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2026
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The owner removed the infant from the rocker.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2026
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: Health or food records
Report finding
5 out of 8 files reviewed did not have the health statement section completed on the admission form.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2025
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: Staff training
Report finding
5 out of 8 of the staff files reviews did not have the dates of when trainings were completed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Official code
746.1329(b)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The television in the Two's & Threes room was sitting on a table not anchored. Note: The TV was moved during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(10)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation did not report the number of employees who left in 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
4 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out 8 children did have a current immunization record on file.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Official code
746.615(a)
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Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
There were two play equipment in the outside play area that was broken. Note: One play equipment was repaired during the inspection and the other one was removed from the play area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4601(11) - Active Play Safety Requirements for After-school Care in A Public Facility
Official code
746.4601(11)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Based on the investigation and information obtained there were sufficient evidence to conclude a highchair and a seat at the toddler table had missing safety straps.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director is missing 13 hours of required annual training hours.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 17 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 15 minutes before being moved to a crib.
Correction deadline
December 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 caregivers CPR/First Aid training has expired. 2 caregivers have invalid CPR training taken online only.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 caregivers FA/CPR expired. 2 caregivers CPR is invalid becuase it was completed online.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
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: Supervision
Report finding
A 5 year old child was left in the office for 10 minutes with the Licensing Inspector, then the child woke up and walked out to the front lobby entrance and stood by the front door until the Director intervened approximately 5 minutes later.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how the child care staff will continue to care for the children after the emergency occurs and how they will reunify the children with their parents.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Official code
746.5202(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire inspection was last conducted November 3, 2022 and is now expired.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A 5 month old infant was not strapped in a bouncer during inspection.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2023
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
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The electronic child safety alarm on the vehicle used to transport children was not working during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport. Note: 4 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Official code
746.605(8)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: The operation was still missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported and a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal, secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the adult occupants.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
The written operational policy does not have transportation included. Note: The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Official code
746.501(a)(14)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection I observed, a tall pole on the playground, large holes in both fenecs, a bungee cord, no lock on the outdoor storage box, no padding around the poles.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
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: Transportation
Report finding
The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Official code
746.501(a)(14)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of Services added such as: Transportation and Drop In Care.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Official code
746.301(7)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Official code
746.605(8)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
I observed the director and a caregiver who transports, have no transportation training available upon request.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
I observed 9 infants in the classroom with one caregiver.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
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: Supervision
Report finding
I observed a caregiver on a personal laptop device while supervising children in care. Note: During the inspection the caregiver removed the device.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report available to review.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
I observed 24 children in a classroom including infants with one caregiver. The youngest child in the room was 17 months. The oldest child in the room was 5 years old. Note: A caregiver showed up to relieve the other teacher and the children were all put back in the correct classes, according to ages.
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
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a personal device. Note: Supervision was discussed, however the citation was recited. I observed two sharp objects accessible to children in the kitchen. I also observed a caregiver leave a classroom with 9 children in care, ages 2-3 years of age.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
I observed ten children ages 18 months through 23 months and a 3 year old being supervised by one caregiver in the rear classroom. The maximum number of children in this age group that one caregiver may supervise is nine.
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: Supervision
Report finding
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a pesonal device.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
I observed while outdoors standing water, tarp that covers the play equipment in need of repair, the gate to the the electric box open and the back gate open.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2022
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed two cribs in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed three play yards in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2411(2)(B)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection I observed a electrical box that was lifted out of the wall exposing wires, Broken fence boards on the playground as well as a wooden deck with the astro turf covering ripped and torn, broken plastic toys as well as debris on the ground.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background results caring for 22 children ages 2-3 years old.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)