Children Today @ Lamar High School

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77098
Street address: 3325 Westheimer Rd
Phone: (832) 880-1777
Capacity: 126
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 6, 2021
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies

State records list 24 cited deficiencies dated March 6, 2024 to March 26, 2026 (6 High, 9 Medium High, 7 Medium, 2 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 1 corrected at inspection, 23 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out (746.2805(8))
Cited September 20, 2025 (correction date recorded: October 17, 2025; correction verified October 28, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver placed a child at the feeding table during naptime.
High risk · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children (746.1201(2))
Cited September 20, 2025 (correction date recorded: October 17, 2025; correction verified October 28, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver aggressively pulled a child's bib from the child's neck, treating the child without courtesy, respect, or patience.
High risk · Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check (746.901(8))
Cited March 5, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 14, 2025; correction verified March 20, 2025); February 11, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 14, 2025; correction verified March 5, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Of 5 personnel files reviewed, 1 did not contain proof that a background check had been requested.
High risk · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity (746.1205(a)(4))
Cited February 20, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 20, 2025; correction verified March 5, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: 10 children were left unsupervised in the pre-K room during naptime.
High risk · Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling (746.2805(5))
Cited February 11, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 11, 2025; correction verified February 20, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver yelled at a child during the inspection.
Medium High risk · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained (746.4907(d))
Cited March 26, 2026 (correction date recorded: May 15, 2026; correction verified May 22, 2026); February 9, 2026 (correction date recorded: February 23, 2026; correction verified March 26, 2026); December 23, 2025 (correction date recorded: January 6, 2026; correction verified February 9, 2026); November 21, 2025 (correction date recorded: December 5, 2025; correction verified December 23, 2025); September 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: November 14, 2025; correction verified November 21, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The proper depth of loose-fill material was not being maintained on the playground.
Medium High risk · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games (746.1203(3)(D))
Cited October 28, 2025 (correction date recorded: October 28, 2025; correction verified November 21, 2025).
What the record describes: A caregiver was observed using a personal phone while children were in care.
Medium High risk · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders (746.3317(6))
Cited March 5, 2025 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A child's snack was placed directly on the table during snack time. The narrative also states that the caregiver placed the snack on a napkin.
Medium High risk · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required (746.1613(a)(4))
Cited February 11, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 11, 2025; correction verified February 20, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: During naptime, the director was counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio without an additional staff member present in the building. 2 additional caregivers arrived during the inspection.
Medium High risk · Designating Director (746.201(4))
Cited September 4, 2024 (correction date recorded: September 6, 2024; correction verified September 18, 2024).
What the record describes: The operation had not designated a qualified director.
Medium risk · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required (746.1309(a))
Cited March 5, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 14, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025); February 11, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 21, 2025; correction verified March 5, 2025).
What the record describes: Of 6 staff files reviewed, 3 lacked documentation showing completion of the annual 24 hours of training.
Medium risk · Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance (746.203(2))
Cited March 5, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 14, 2025; correction verified March 20, 2025); February 11, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 21, 2025; correction verified March 5, 2025).
What the record describes: Proof of liability insurance was unavailable for review during the inspection.
Medium risk · Required Personnel Records (746.901)
Cited March 5, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 14, 2025; correction verified March 20, 2025); February 11, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 21, 2025; correction verified March 5, 2025).
What the record describes: Personnel records for 1 of 6 staff members were unavailable when requested.
Medium risk · Documented Annual Training- Required Content (746.1309(e))
Cited March 6, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 22, 2024; correction verified April 9, 2024).
What the record describes: Of 4 staff files reviewed, 3 lacked training in all special topics.
Medium Low risk · Report Number of Employees (746.303(b))
Cited February 5, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 7, 2025; correction verified February 12, 2025); January 21, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 7, 2025; correction verified February 7, 2025).
What the record describes: The operation had not reported the number of employees who stopped working there during the previous year.

Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 24 cited deficiencies for Children Today @ Lamar High School in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (6 High, 9 Medium High, 7 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Records list 13 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-09.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	6
Medium High	9
Medium	7
Medium Low	2
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-03-26 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

The proper depth of loose fill material is not being maintained on the playground.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-15

2026-02-09 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-23

2025-12-23 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-06

Full citation history from HHSC (42)

2026-03-26 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-15. Correction verified: 2026-05-22.
The proper depth of loose fill material is not being maintained on the playground.
2026-02-09 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-23. Correction verified: 2026-03-26.
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
2025-12-23 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-06. Correction verified: 2026-02-09.
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
2025-11-21 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-05. Correction verified: 2025-12-23.
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
2025-10-28 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-28. Correction verified: 2025-11-21.
A caregiver was observed on her personal phone while children were in care.
2025-09-24 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-14. Correction verified: 2025-11-21.
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
2025-09-20 · 746.1201(2) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-28.
Based upon the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver did not treat a child with courtesy, respect, or patience by aggressively pulling the child's bib from their neck.
2025-09-20 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-28.
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver placed a child at the feeding table during naptime.
2025-03-05 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-14. Correction verified: 2025-03-20.
Proof of liability insurance was unavailabe for review during the inspection.
2025-03-05 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child's snack was placed directly on the table during snack time. Note: The caregiver did place the child's snack on a napkin.
2025-03-05 · 746.901(8) · High
Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-14. Correction verified: 2025-03-20.
1 out of 5 files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
2025-03-05 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-14. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
3 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing the annual 24 hours of training have been completed.
2025-03-05 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-14. Correction verified: 2025-03-20.
Personnel records for 1 out 6 staff was unavailable upon request.
2025-02-20 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-20. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
10 children were left unsupervised in the pre-k room during naptime.
2025-02-11 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-21. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
Proof of liability insurance was unavailabe for review during the inspection.
2025-02-11 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-11. Correction verified: 2025-02-20.
A caregiver yelled at a child during the inspection.
2025-02-11 · 746.1613(a)(4) · Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-11. Correction verified: 2025-02-20.
During naptime, the director was counted in child/caregiver ratio without an additional staff present in the building. Note: 2 additionial caregivers arrived during the inspection.
2025-02-11 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-21. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
Personnel records for 1 out 6 staff was unavailable upon request.
2025-02-11 · 746.901(8) · High
Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-14. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
1 out of 5 files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
2025-02-11 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-21. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
3 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing the annual 24 hours of training have been completed.
2025-02-05 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-07. Correction verified: 2025-02-12.
The operation has not reported the number of employees who have ceased working during the previous year.
2025-01-21 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-07. Correction verified: 2025-02-07.
The operation has not reported the number of employees who have ceased working during the previous year.
2024-09-04 · 746.201(4) · Medium High
Designating Director
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-06. Correction verified: 2024-09-18.
The operation has not designated a qualified director.
2024-03-06 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-22. Correction verified: 2024-04-09.
3 out of 4 staff files evaulated did not have training in all special topics.
2023-04-03 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-24. Correction verified: 2023-04-27.
One caregiver is in need of skills based Pediatric CPR training.
2023-04-03 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-24. Correction verified: 2023-04-27.
One caregiver is in need of first aid training.
2023-04-03 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include the following: -Procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. -How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: -Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care -Authorization for emergency care for each child in care -The child tracking system information for children in care Note: This was corrected during inspection.
2023-04-03 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-03. Correction verified: 2023-04-18.
An awakened fifteen month old was observed in a rocker. The child was in the rocker for more than 15 minutes.
2023-04-03 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-03. Correction verified: 2023-04-18.
The sign in and sign out log in the Infant II classroom did not reflect the number of children present. The log showed seven children signed in, however eight were present. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
2023-04-03 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-17. Correction verified: 2023-04-18.
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child enrolled.
2023-04-03 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-06. Correction verified: 2023-04-18.
One staff member's personnel file was not available for review during this inspection.
2023-04-03 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-13. Correction verified: 2023-04-18.
The director is in need of 25 hours of annual training.
2023-04-03 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-13. Correction verified: 2023-04-18.
One caregiver did not have documentation showing 22 hours of annual training was completed.
2023-04-03 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-24. Correction verified: 2023-04-27.
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
2023-04-03 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-03. Correction verified: 2023-04-18.
A caregiver in the Infant II classroom was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated they were responsible for six children, however eight were present.
2021-10-25 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-29. Correction verified: 2021-11-04.
The center did not practice fire drill monthly since 07/19/2021.
2021-10-25 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-25. Correction verified: 2021-11-04.
The label with the infant's first name and initial of last name was not available on 4 milk bottles in infant room.
2021-10-25 · 746.1013(a)(2) · Medium
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-25. Correction verified: 2021-11-04.
The caregiver in infant room did not know her responsibilities while in charge.
2021-10-25 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-25. Correction verified: 2021-11-04.
The ABC mat in toddler room needs to cleaned.
2021-10-25 · 746.2505(4)(A) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-25. Correction verified: 2021-11-04.
There was no label with the toddler's first name and initial of last name or otherwise individually assigned to each toddler on 3 sip cups using by todders in care.
2021-10-25 · 746.4751(d) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-25. Correction verified: 2021-11-04.
The maintenance check list was not available to review during inspection.
2021-10-25 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-25. Correction verified: 2021-11-04.
The caregiver left 4 infants for 3 minutes to guide the new caregiver in toddler room next door. The caregiver left 4 toddlers for 5 minutes to help one toddler to go to bathroom accross the hallway.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1366478

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.