Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Grimes
Capacity:
121
License effective:
July 3, 2024
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9367272536
Email:
masterbuiltkids@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 40 available inspections for Masterbuilt Kids Early Childhood Center from May 5, 2023 through August 18, 2026.
19 inspections recorded violations, with 39 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 17, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
Three later inspections, from May 26, 2026 through August 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
40
11 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
39
4 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
30
2 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
5
Last 36 months
Local comparison
40 total inspections vs 7.5 local median in 77868
Compared to 10 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.97
Local median
0.16
0.97This provider
0.16Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
42%
Local median
13%
42%This provider
13%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
47%
Local median
13%
47%This provider
13%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
5
Local average
0.5
5This provider
0.5Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
An infant was observed with a bottle inside of the crib while sleeping. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib. An infant was observed walking around with a bottle.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
It was observed a caregiver talking on the cell phone in the classroom while children were in care. It was observed that a caregiver walked out of the classroom leaving children unattended. It was observed that a caregiver was not actively supervising children during naptime, the caregiver's back was towards the children while sitting in a chair for more than 2 minutes.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2024
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
It was observed that a bottle was in a crib while a child was sleeping.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Operation staff with conditions on the background check was left alone to provide care for children. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Children were being cared for in a room that is not approved by the local authority or licensed by Childcare Regulation.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4217(1) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval
Official code
746.4217(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection, there was a caregiver caring for children in the younger toddler classroom with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection once the caregiver left the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During an unannounced inspection it was found fire drills had not been conducted since the opening of the operation. This was fixed when a fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the unannounced inspection there was no documentation for safety and emergency drills available. This was fixed when drills were documented.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
During the investigation a caregiver was observed aggressively grabbing a child by the arm and popping another child on the hand twice with force on the surveillance cameras.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the investigation it was found the operation does not have a main phone line for parents to contact.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4507(1) - Telephone with Listed Number
Official code
746.4507(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation it was found children were in the care of an unqualified caregiver without direct supervision of a qualified caregiver.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1109(b)(2) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Supervised By Qualified Caregiver
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found a caregiver responsible for a group of children in care was using their cell phone to take selfies.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
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: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on preponderance of the evidence there is sufficient evidence that children in care were neglected.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During an investigation it was found the permit holder is not familiar with the minimum standards.
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A television was found to be playing a children's show in a classroom with a child that was under the age of two years old. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and the children engaged in other activities.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection it was found bottles were being rinsed out in the diaper changing hand washing sink. This was corrected at inspection when a new procedure to send bottles home to be washed was implemented.
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: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff files reviewed were found to have completed CPR training online without the use of a manikin.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver was observed stepping outside of the classroom leaving the group of 9 children ages 1 1/2 to 6 unsupervised.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 10, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection four children's files were reviewed, 1 child's file was not available for review, 3 children's files were found to not have health statements.