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Robert M Beren Academy

11333 CLIFFWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77035-6011

Operation number:
830658
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:
126
License effective:
December 29, 2003
Hours:
07:45 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7137237170
Email:
hbrown@berenacademy.org
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

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Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Robert M Beren Academy from November 30, 2021 through January 20, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 38 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 20, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
38

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 15 local median in 77035

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
3.17
Local median
1.11

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
83%
Local median
44%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
92%
Local median
51%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
2.1

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 did not report the number of employees that left in 2025 by the due date.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A substitute as observed having direct access to children in care and the operation has not received an eligiblity notification from CBCU stating the subsitute can be present. Note: The substitute left the operation during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2025
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
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not submitted documentation showing the annual fire inspection has been conducted.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation in writing before a planned closure of more than 5 consecutive days.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(8) - Notification of Planned Closure
Official code
746.301(8)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The permit holder is not maintaining compliance with minimum standard requirements.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation still has not provided access to the director's personnel file upon request.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Official code
746.909
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Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operations employee list has not been validated since February 29th, 2024.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation showing the annual fire inspection has been conducted was not available for review upon request. The fire inspection report provided was dated for November 27th, 2023,
Correction deadline
April 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The director's file was not available to review upon request.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Official code
746.909
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection 3 caregivers were observed in classrooms with direct access to children. The caregivers background check statuses were inactive and the operation has not received a new notification stating the caregivers are eligible to be present. Note: All three caregivers left the operation during the inspection.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2025
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
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
As of today, the operation has not submitted the documentation showing a qualified director is in place.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
As of today, the operation has not submitted documentation to show there is a qualified center director to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
746.303(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
As of today, the operation has not submitted documentation showing following information for 10 staff files that were evaluated: - Proof of Education - Photo ID - Proof of Background Check Request/Letter
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
As of today, the operation has not submitted documentation showing current CPR and First Aid training for 6 staff files evaluated.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
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
As of today, the operation has not submitted documentation showing the annual training hours were completed for 9 staff files evaluated.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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Higher concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Food Allergy's were not posted in the classroom during the inspection.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Official code
746.401(10)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not report a change of director to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
746.303(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Annual training hours were missing or incomplete for 9 staff files evaluated.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation showing current CPR and First Aid training for 6 staff files was missing or expired.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel was evaluated and missing the following information for 10 staff files: - Proof of Education - Photo ID - Proof of Background Check Request/Letter
Correction deadline
October 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Health statements were missing for 5 children's files evaluated.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Complete admission information was missing for 5 children's files.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunization records were missing for 5 children's files evaluated.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Documentation showing monthly maintenance checklists were not available for review upon request.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not made corrections to the fire marshall inspection and has not received a passing inspection report as a result.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5105
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The gas leak inspection is expired and was last done 10/4/2021.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation was not keeping 3 months of building and ground checklists available for review.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Official code
746.4751(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4 caregivers did not have proof of training received in the required topic areas during the most recently completed training year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 6 children's files evaluated during the inspection did not contain documentation showing current immunizations have been completed.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3 out of 6 children's files evaluated did not contain complete emergency contact information. The files were missing the name, address and telephone numbers of the emergency contacts.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 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)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The sign in and out log for 4 out of 6 classrooms observed during the inspection did not show any children signed in for the day. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers signed all of the children in for the day.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies was missing the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor. (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of the full 30 hours of annual training was not available for review during the inspection. An additional 7 hours is required.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation of current CPR and First aid training.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(4)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation of educational requirements being met.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1039(a)(3) - Documentation for Directors - Verification of Meeting Educational Requirements
Official code
746.1039(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire inspection has not been conducted by the local fire marshal since October 21st, 2021.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 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: Background screening
Report finding
Four caregivers were observed in the classrooms with direct access to children. The operation had not submitted an initial background check. One caregiver with direct access to children was observed in a classroom. The caregivers background check was pending requesting fingerprints.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 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)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Rm 107, Rm 301, and Rm 304 did not have any children present signed in.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)