2026-08-04 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on 07/14/25.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-25
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State records list 41 cited deficiencies dated December 5, 2023 to August 4, 2026 (8 High, 11 Medium High, 20 Medium, 2 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 12 corrected at inspection, 29 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 41 cited deficiencies for Helen Marie's Christian Childcare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 11 Medium High, 20 Medium, 2 Medium Low).
Records list 22 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-04.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 8 |
| Medium High | 11 |
| Medium | 20 |
| 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.
2026-08-04 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on 07/14/25.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-25
2026-08-04 · 746.301(1) · Medium
Notification of Changing Address or Location
The operation changed addresses without approval of Child Care Regulation. Corrected: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected at inspection
2026-08-04 · 746.4805(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The use zone in front and behind the slide is under 6 feet.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-04
2026-08-04 · 746.4805(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-28.
The use zone in front and behind the slide is under 6 feet.
2026-08-04 · 746.301(1) · Medium
Notification of Changing Address or Location
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation changed addresses without approval of Child Care Regulation. Corrected: This was corrected during the inspection.
2026-08-04 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-25. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
The health inspection was last conducted on 07/14/25.
2026-07-20 · 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: 2026-07-20. Correction verified: 2026-08-04.
A child was observed alone in the office with the door closed. This was corrected at inspection when the child was brought back into the group.
2026-07-20 · 746.201(11) · High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-20. Correction verified: 2026-08-04.
There were 9 children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the director sent one chld home.
2026-07-10 · 746.201(11) · High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-10. Correction verified: 2026-07-20.
There were 12 children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the director sent home five children.
2026-03-03 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-20. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
Four of four staff did not have training in responding to food allergies, emergency preparedness, understanding building safety, or handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
2026-03-03 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-20. Correction verified: 2026-03-20.
Four of four staff have current CPR training that did not include hands-on use of a CPR manakin.
2025-11-24 · 746.2203(b) · Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-01-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Written activity plan posted was not being followed during inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when lunch was served during the time listed in the activity plan.
2025-11-24 · 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: 2025-12-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Daily snack menu was not posted Note: This was corrected at inspection copy was completed and provided of the snack menu.
2025-11-24 · 746.2203(b) · Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-12-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Written activity plan posted was not being followed during inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an updated activity plan was posted.
2025-10-17 · 746.301(2) · Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation reduced indoor and outdoor space without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the director on required notifications.
2025-07-21 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-28. Correction verified: 2025-07-29.
Two of five children's files could not be located.
2025-07-21 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-28. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
The director's CPR and FIrst Aid certificate is expired. Another employee's CPR was online only.
2025-05-16 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-30. Correction verified: 2025-05-22.
An infant who is not yet on table food did not have current infant feeding instructions.
2025-05-16 · 746.2409(a)(10) · Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The infant cribs were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the cribs were labeled with the child's name.
2025-03-25 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two children under two were observed watching a screen. Corrected at inspection: The operation immediately turned off the tablet.
2025-03-25 · 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: 2025-03-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation serves snacks. The menu was not posted listing the items that are served. Corrected at inspection: The operation posted the menu during the inspection.
2025-03-25 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-25. Correction verified: 2025-03-26.
The annual fire inspection was last conducted on March 14, 2024.
2025-01-14 · 746.505(2) · Medium
Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-12. Correction verified: 2025-02-26.
During the time of inspection it was observed that the operational policies were not updated to reflect the center does not provide meals, and center only provides snacks.
2025-01-14 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-12. Correction verified: 2025-02-26.
Based on information gathered, it was determined that staff did not practice good judgement when staff did not communicate with parent that infant did not bring meals for three days that the child attended and infant only drank milk and snacks.
2025-01-14 · 746.3301(a) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-12. Correction verified: 2025-02-26.
Based on information gathered, it was determined a 13 month infant ready for table food was not feed table food for three days that the child attended daycare.
2025-01-14 · 746.3309(a)(2) · Medium
Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Nutritional Value
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-12. Correction verified: 2025-02-26.
The operation did not have a signed statement from the parent acknowledging the child care center was not responsible for meeting the child's daily food needs.
2025-01-14 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-12. Correction verified: 2025-02-26.
The director did not ensure staff are following minimum standards, when staff failed to communicate with parent that a child was not bringing meals, since the daycare does not provide meals. The director did not ensure operational policies were updated, to reflect that the center does not provide meals, and the center only provides snack.
2024-10-03 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-17. Correction verified: 2024-10-07.
The fire extinguisher was last serviced in 9/2024.
2024-10-03 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-10-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A fire drill was not completed in the month of September. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted.
2024-06-14 · 746.1701 · Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-06-28.
There were 11 children in care with one caregiver. Six of the 11 children were infants under the age of 18 months. This was corrected at inspection when the director returned.
2024-06-04 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-11. Correction verified: 2024-06-13.
Two of three staff files did not have a signed affidavits.
2024-06-04 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-06-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two three-month-old children were observed sleeping in restrictive devices. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed and placed in cribs.
2024-06-04 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-04. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
The infant caregiver had seven children by herself. This was corrected at inspection when a child was sent home and the center was able to operate under standard 746.1705.
2024-06-04 · 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: 2024-06-18. Correction verified: 2024-06-10.
One of three staff did not have current CPR training.
2024-06-04 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-11. Correction verified: 2024-06-12.
Infant feeding instructions were not up to date for the four infants not on table food.
2024-06-04 · 746.901(8) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-11. Correction verified: 2024-06-12.
One of three staff files audited did not have a copy of a photo ID.
2024-06-04 · 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: Yes. Correction date: 2024-06-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An 11-month-old child was observed sleeping with in a crib with a blanket. A six-month-old was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket and a bib.
2024-01-19 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-21. Correction verified: 2024-01-19.
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
2024-01-08 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-15. Correction verified: 2024-01-23.
An infant who is not yet on table food did not have signed and dated infant feeding instructions.
2024-01-08 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Infant daily sheets were not being filled ouit. This was corrected at inspections when the director started filling out the sheets.
2024-01-08 · 746.2409(a)(10) · Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-15. Correction verified: 2024-01-23.
Cribs were not labeled with each child's name.
2023-12-05 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-12. Correction verified: 2023-12-21.
Two of four children's records did not have a completed health statement on file.
2023-12-05 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-12. Correction verified: 2023-12-21.
Two of three personnel files did not have proof of First Aid and CPR training.
2023-12-05 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-12. Correction verified: 2023-12-21.
Two of three personnel files do not have any information other than the name of the caregiver. All items listed under 746.901 need to be complete.
2023-09-06 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-20. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
No fire drills have been recorded since opening on 4/11/2023.
2023-09-06 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A bottle with formula was being stored on the diaper changing mat. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the bottle.
2023-09-06 · 746.2415(c)(1) · Medium High
Crib Mattress Cover - Designed for Use in Size and Type of Crib
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child was standing in a crib that did not have a sheet designed for the mattress. This was corrected at inspection when the child and sheet were removed from the crib.
2023-09-06 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver did not wash the hands of the child after changing their diaper. This was corrected at inspection when the director instructed the employee to wash the child's hands.
2023-09-06 · 746.4135(c) · Medium
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-13. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
The CPSC form was not available.
2023-09-06 · 746.3503(c)(3) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver was observed walking away from a child who was on the diaper changing table. The caregiver walked to the other side of the room with their back to the child and was not within arms reach. This was corrected at inspection when the director went to secure the child.
2023-09-06 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
The caregiver left in charge at the operation did not have a current background check.
2023-09-06 · 746.5315 · Medium High
Smoke-Detection System Tested
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-20. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
No smoke detector inspections have been conducted since opening on 4/11/2023.
2023-09-06 · 746.5205(2) · Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-20. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
No severe weather drills have been recorded since opening on 4/11/2023.
2023-09-06 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper. This was corrected at inspection when the director instructed the employee to wash their hands.
2023-09-06 · 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: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
An infant less than a 12 months old was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket, pacifier tied to a cord, and a bib tied around their neck. The items were removed by the director.
2023-09-06 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-20. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
Carbon monoxide detectors have not been inspected since opening on 4/11/2023.
2023-07-07 · 746.4503(c) · Medium
Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-14. Correction verified: 2023-07-14.
Mats were observed being used without designated floor and sleep sides.
2023-07-07 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-14. Correction verified: 2023-07-14.
Children were observed napping on cots that were not assigned by name or number.
2023-05-26 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.
Two of six children's files did not have health care information on file.
2023-05-26 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-20. Correction verified: 2023-06-19.
Four of six children's files did not have current immunization records.
2023-05-26 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-09. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.
The personnel file for the only employee does not exist.
2023-05-26 · 746.2205(a)(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.
Activity plans identifying the age group the activity plan is designed for and period the plan covers were not posted.
2023-05-26 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.
Five of six children's files did not complete the special needs care statement.
2023-05-26 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.
One of six children's files did not have an address for the emergency contact.
2023-05-26 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-06-02.
Infant feeding instructions are not on file for the two infants not on table food.
2023-05-26 · 746.605(3) · Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.
One of six children's files did not have an enrollment date.
2023-05-26 · 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: 2023-05-26. Correction verified: 2023-06-13.
The children were left unsupervised when the only caregiver left the building.
2023-05-26 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-09. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.
Two of six children's files did not have a current health care provider statement.
2023-05-26 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
One of six children's files did not have anyone besides the parents authorized to pick up the child.
2023-05-26 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.
One of six children's files did not have an emergency care authorization on file.
2023-05-26 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.
One of six children's files did not have an acknowledgment of receipt of operational policies.
2023-05-26 · 746.801(12) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-20. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
The health inspection expired 4/26/2023.
2023-03-24 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-31. Correction verified: 2023-03-29.
The fire inspection expired on 3/23/2023.
2023-03-24 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-31. Correction verified: 2023-04-28.
The operational policies did not include a statement promoting indoor and outdoor physical activivties.
2023-03-24 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-31. Correction verified: 2023-03-28.
The first aid kit was missing scissors, tweezers, disposable gloves, a guide to first aid, gauze, and tape,
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