Highland Preschool and Childcare Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77066
Street address: 5335 W Richey Rd
Phone: (281) 444-1172
Capacity: 187
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 3, 2022
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 12 cited deficiencies dated February 26, 2024 to April 9, 2026 (4 High, 4 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 2 corrected at inspection, 10 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age (746.2415(b))
Cited February 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 26, 2024; correction verified March 11, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A 4-month-old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket in a play yard.
High risk · Policies Comply with Rules (746.201(1))
Cited February 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: October 14, 2024; correction verified October 13, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Operational policies lacked information about inclusive services, outdoor play benefits, physical activity benefits and types, criteria for extreme weather that prevents outdoor play, and a plan for physical activity when children cannot go outside.
High risk · Required Immunizations (746.613(a))
Cited February 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 11, 2024; correction verified March 11, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Of the 10 children's records reviewed, one showed a child was behind on required immunizations.
High risk · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for (746.1205(a)(2))
Cited February 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 26, 2024; correction verified March 11, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for.
Medium High risk · Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children (746.1609)
Cited April 9, 2026 (correction date recorded: April 9, 2026; correction verified April 17, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A classroom had 15 children when it should have had no more than 13.
Medium High risk · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children (746.1601)
Cited February 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 26, 2024; correction verified March 11, 2024).
What the record describes: A classroom had 18 children ages 2–3 with one caregiver; the stated limit for age 3 was 15. Another had 9 infants ages 4–18 months with one caregiver; the stated limit for ages 0–11 months was 4.
Medium High risk · Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge (746.1013(a))
Cited February 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 26, 2024; correction verified March 11, 2024).
What the record describes: A qualified caregiver was not left in charge during the director's absence.
Medium High risk · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages (746.1205(a)(3))
Cited February 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 26, 2024; correction verified March 11, 2024).
What the record describes: A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for.
Medium risk · Children's Records - Immunizations (746.603(a)(4))
Cited February 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 11, 2024; correction verified March 11, 2024).
What the record describes: Of the 10 children's records reviewed, three lacked an immunization record.
Medium risk · Documented Annual Training- Required Content (746.1309(e))
Cited February 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 11, 2024; correction verified March 26, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Staff did not complete annual training in food allergies or in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Medium risk · Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center (746.401(6))
Cited February 26, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: The current menu was not posted in a prominent area.
Medium Low risk · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name (746.401(9))
Cited February 26, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: A current staff list was not posted in a prominent area.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 12 cited deficiencies for Highland Preschool and Childcare Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 4 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-22.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	4
Medium High	4
Medium	3
Medium Low	1
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

2026-04-09 · 746.1609 · Medium High

Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

I observed a classroom out of ratio. There were 15 children in the room and it should have been no more than 13 children.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-09

2024-02-26 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked an immunization record.

Correction date recorded: 2024-03-11

2024-02-26 · 746.613(a) · High

Required Immunizations

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with required immunizations.

Correction date recorded: 2024-03-11

Full citation history from HHSC (35)

2026-04-09 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-09. Correction verified: 2026-04-17.
I observed a classroom out of ratio. There were 15 children in the room and it should have been no more than 13 children.
2024-02-26 · 746.1013(a) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-26. Correction verified: 2024-03-11.
A qualified caregiver was not left in charge in the director's absence.
2024-02-26 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-14. Correction verified: 2024-10-13.
The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Information regarding inclusive services. 2. Information regarding the benefits of outdoor play and physical activity, type of physical activity, criteria used to determine extreme weather that will prevent children from playing outside and a plan for children to receive physical activity when they can't go outside.
2024-02-26 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A current staff list was not posted in a prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.
2024-02-26 · 746.401(6) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The current menu was not posted in prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.
2024-02-26 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-26. Correction verified: 2024-03-11.
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard.
2024-02-26 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-26. Correction verified: 2024-03-11.
A caregiver did not know the number of children she was responsible for,
2024-02-26 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-26. Correction verified: 2024-03-11.
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for.
2024-02-26 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-26. Correction verified: 2024-03-11.
Two classrooms were not in compliance with child/staff ratios. 1. There were 18 children, ages 2-3 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 15 children. 2. There were 9 infant, 4-18 months old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 0-11 months. with this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 4 children.
2024-02-26 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-11. Correction verified: 2024-03-26.
Staff did not complete annual training in food allergies, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
2024-02-26 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-11. Correction verified: 2024-03-11.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with required immunizations.
2024-02-26 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-11. Correction verified: 2024-03-11.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked an immunization record.
2023-02-27 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Infants were sitting in equipment without the safety straps being fastened. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-02-27 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-13. Correction verified: 2023-04-04.
The personnel records evaluated did not contain the required information. The files lacked the following information: 1. Hire date 2. How the education requirement was met 3. Notarized affidavits 4. Signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and operational poilicies were received 5. Signed doucmentation that orientaion was completed 6. Training hours for the previous and current training years 7. Photo identification
2023-02-27 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Outlets were uncovered in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-02-27 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: 2023-03-31.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact 3. Two lacked the phone numbers for the people that can pick up the child 4. Two lacked the date of admission
2023-02-27 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-13. Correction verified: 2023-03-31.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
2023-02-27 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: 2023-03-29.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked a health care statement.
2023-02-27 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-28. Correction verified: 2023-03-03.
The daily report sheet does not include the following information: 1. The times the child was fed. 2. The amount of food eaten if on baby food or table food 3. The times of all diaper changes.
2023-02-27 · 746.1301(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-19.
The director did not receive 30 clock hours of training for the August 2021-August 2022 training year. You will need to receive make-up training hours that won't count towards the current training year.
2023-02-27 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-28. Correction verified: 2023-03-03.
An activity plan was not posted in the infant classroom.
2023-02-27 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: 2023-03-29.
The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy for infants 0-12 months old 2. Inform parents there is a comfortable place for a mother to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided. 3. The requirements for outdoor play and physical activity, 4. Vaccination policy for staff. 5. Child abuse and neglect training requirements for staff
2023-02-27 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-17. Correction verified: 2023-03-29.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two were behind with immunizations.
2023-02-27 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: 2023-03-06.
The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated since August 2022. Written feeding instructions must be updated every 30 days.
2023-02-27 · 746.4907(b) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-03.
Loose-fill surfacing has been installed over concrete. Pictures were taken.
2022-09-26 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: 2022-10-10.
A group of toddler age children were not properly supervised during nap time. The caregiver was sitting in the doorway of two classrooms in an attempt to supervise two groups of children.
2022-08-30 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-06. Correction verified: 2022-09-26.
The fire extinguishers are not being checked monthly to ensure the arrows is in the green area.
2022-08-30 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-30. Correction verified: 2022-09-26.
The rooms children were napping in did not have adequate lighting. The classrooms were dark and I had to give my eyes time to adjust.
2022-08-30 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-06. Correction verified: 2022-09-26.
The carbon monoxide detector is not being tested monthly.
2022-08-30 · 746.5205(2) · Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-06. Correction verified: 2022-09-26.
The center is not practicing sever weather and lock down drills. These drills must be practiced four times in a calendar year.
2022-08-30 · 746.5207(a)(4) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-06. Correction verified: 2022-09-26.
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.
2022-08-30 · 746.1013(a) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-30. Correction verified: 2022-09-26.
The director was not present when I arrived at the center and staff did not know who was in charge. A qualified caregiver must be left in charge in the directors absence.
2021-12-01 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-08. Correction verified: 2021-12-20.
There were nails and metal flaps on the edge of the edged of the playground structure exposed to the children.
2021-12-01 · 746.4805(b) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-08. Correction verified: 2021-12-20.
The use zone from the exit of the slide to the parimeter of the playground did not extend at least 6 feet.
2021-12-01 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was one caregiver present in the room with 6 infants.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1380824

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.