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Northchase Learning Center

14400 W SYLVANFIELD DR, Houston, TX 77014-1625

Operation number:
1149866
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:
115
License effective:
June 30, 2011
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814404916
Email:
northchaselearningcenter@yahoo.com

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 12 available inspections for Northchase Learning Center from August 23, 2021 through January 22, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 28, 2022 and involved sleep safety.

Nine later inspections, from August 8, 2022 through January 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77014

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.75
Local median
1.1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
17%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.7

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was child takin a nap and laying in front of the exit door area. This was correct when the child was moved from in front of the exit door.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 6 infants with one caregiver in the infant room. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom with the infants.
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked the address for the emergency contact.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four lacked signed documentation that a copy of the operational policies were received.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
Official code
746.901(6)(B)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked the names and telephone numbers of people the child can be released to.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Official code
746.605(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, three lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked a health care statement,
Correction deadline
October 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2021
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, three lacked a hire date.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Official code
746.901(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, six lacked the date of admission to the child care center.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four lacked signed documentation that a copy of the personnel policies were received.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Official code
746.901(8)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The director and one caregiver are not keeping a record of the days and hours worked. All staff must document their work hours.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The infant written feeding instructions for three infants has not been updated within the last 30 days. The infants written feeding instructions must be reviewed, updated and signed by the parent every 30 days.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The amount of food is not being written on the infant daily report sheets.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
Official code
746.2431(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Daily report sheets are not being completed for infants that are 12 months and older. A daily report must be provided to the parent for all infants, An infant is defined as a child age 0-17 months.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not receive the required 30 clock hours of annual training for the August 2020-August 2021 training year. The director will need to receive 30 clock hours of make-up training, The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four lacked signed documentation that they completed orientation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(1)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four did not receive the required number of annual training hours. Caregiver A: For the August 2020-August 2021 training year, the caregiver received 6 clock hours of annual trainng. The caregiver will need to receive 18 clock hours of make-up training. Caregiver b: For the February 2020-February 2021 training year, the caregiver received did not receive any clock hours of annual trainng. The caregiver will need to receive 24 clock hours of make-up training. Caregiver C: For the Macrh 2020-March 2021 training year, the caregiver received 12 clock hours of annual trainng. The caregiver will need to receive 12 clock hours of make-up training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A list of children being transported is not in the vans.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguishers in the van are both on red which means they are empty. New fire extinguishers are needed for the van.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The center does not have a current health inspection. The date of the last inspection was 9/21/20.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The required emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms are not on the vans used for transportation.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)