Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.5
- Local median
- 1.44
Gayle Benjamin Childcare
3010 DALVIEW ST, Houston, TX 77091-2930
- Operation number:
- 1133306
- Type:
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- November 5, 2010
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 7134018751
- Email:
- joshuab4904@yahoo.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Gayle Benjamin Childcare from October 25, 2021 through October 6, 2025.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 6, 2025 and involved staff training.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 21
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 3
2 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77091
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 83%
- Local median
- 38%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 100%
- Local median
- 54%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2.44
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 21, 2023September 18, 2024October 6, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 18, 2024September 16, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 18, 2024September 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The CPR and First Aid certification for the provider has expired.
- Correction deadline
- October 20, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
- Official code
- 747.1313(a)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The most recent licensing inspection was not posted on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the inspection form that was left at the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
- Official code
- 747.401(a)(2)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- CCR did not see "Keeping Children Safe" displayed on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the Keeping Children Safe posted on the parent board.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
- Official code
- 747.401(a)(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The feeding sheet for the three infants was not available during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 26, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 747.2321(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- CCR observed the cleaning products in the restroom were stored under an unlocked cabinet, making them accessible to children.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 6, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
- Official code
- 747.3203(13)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operation has a pending background check fee that have not been paid since 12/02/2024.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- HRC42.054 - Required Fees
- Official code
- HRC42.054
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The carbon monoxide detection system is not working, and the batteries need to be replaced.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 6, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5337(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually
- Official code
- 747.5337(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three children over the age of 14 years old were present without an orientation.
- Correction deadline
- October 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1401(a)(2) - Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
- Official code
- 747.1401(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The present fire extinguisher is a 2A-40BC.
- Correction deadline
- October 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 747.5103
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Canister of ant killer in backyard play area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 747.3501
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included safe sleep for infants.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 29, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
- Official code
- 747.501(6)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included promotion of physical activity.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 29, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 747.501(8)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During review of training hours for HASA the assistant caregiver was found to not have completed 24 hours of annual training as required.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
- Official code
- 747.1303(4)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During the review of the primary caregivers trainings for HASA the primary caregiver was found to not have obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During review of safety for HASA the primary caregiver ans assistant caregiver was found to not have current first aid and CPR.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 29, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 747.1303(2)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The rubbing alcohol had an expiration date of June 2017. NOTE: The deficiency was corrected at inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3803(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
- Official code
- 747.3803(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children that have been enrolled for a year did not have a health statement from the doctor.
- Correction deadline
- November 5, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One child file didn't have an address or phone number. Corrected: When the permit holder wrote in the address and phone number.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
- Official code
- 747.605(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One child file didn't have their doctor information.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
- Official code
- 747.605(11)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The operation didn't have safety sleep in their operational policies.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
- Official code
- 747.501(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation didn't have their fire drills.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.5005(1)