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Esperanza Heights

429 HEIGHTS BLVD, Houston, TX 77007-2519

Operation number:
816646
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:
86
License effective:
October 29, 2002
Hours:
09:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Tue,Wed,Thu
Phone:
7138682200
Email:
valeriehoelscher@esperanzaschool.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 eight available inspections for Esperanza Heights from October 5, 2021 through November 14, 2025.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 17, 2025 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic 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
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 77007

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.63
Local median
1.56

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
63%
Local median
40%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
75%
Local median
52%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
2.08

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Official code
746.605(16)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1325(b) - Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
Official code
746.1325(b)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Official code
746.1329(b)(5)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Official code
745.651(2)(A)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
Official code
746.3401(c)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A television in the stem room was not anchored down.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver wipe a toy that was placed in a child's mouth with a plain water paper towel and place back in the play center.
Correction deadline
November 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Official code
746.3407(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the walkthrough I observed play equipment that had visible dirt and tree debris. I observed buckets containing water with bugs in the water.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver left two toddlers ages 22 months and 18 months unsupervised in the classroom to open the front door.
Correction deadline
November 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)