Inwood Daycare & Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77088
Street address: 8021 Antoine Dr Ste A
Phone: (281) 741-1743
Capacity: 160
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-07:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 30, 2026
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 33 cited deficiencies dated July 3, 2024 to May 12, 2026 (13 High, 10 Medium High, 10 Medium risk). Correction status: 4 corrected at inspection, 29 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk (746.307(b)(4))
Cited May 12, 2026 (correction date recorded: June 10, 2026; correction verified June 11, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The operation did not immediately inform a parent after an incident that placed their child at risk.
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 May 12, 2026 (correction date recorded: May 13, 2026; correction verified May 19, 2026; technical assistance given); December 31, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 20, 2026; correction verified March 5, 2026; technical assistance given); May 8, 2025 (correction date recorded: July 15, 2025; correction verified July 18, 2025; technical assistance given); September 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: September 5, 2024; correction verified September 17, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe children outside the operation or on the playground without supervision, including a child found by a passerby. Children also wandered away into a hallway and an infant room.
High risk · Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual (746.2805)
Cited December 31, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 18, 2026; correction verified March 5, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver pulled and grabbed a child, yelled at children, and threatened and frightened a child while holding a shoe in one hand.
High risk · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months (746.5101(a))
Cited September 29, 2025 (correction date recorded: October 2, 2025; correction verified October 10, 2025; technical assistance given); July 30, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 9, 2024; correction verified August 22, 2024; technical assistance given); July 3, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 22, 2024; correction verified July 30, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe a missing annual fire inspection report or an inspection that had not been conducted. Last inspections were listed as 8/22/24 and, for previous owners, 06/09/2023; one narrative says an inspection would not occur for at least 2 weeks.
High risk · Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance (746.1003(1))
Cited May 8, 2025 (correction date recorded: July 15, 2025; correction verified July 18, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The director did not ensure the center complied with minimum standards when staff did not realize a child had been outside.
High risk · AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited (746.1201(4))
Cited September 6, 2024 (correction date recorded: November 1, 2024; correction verified November 6, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An investigation found sufficient evidence of neglect involving a caregiver’s supervision of a child.
High risk · AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended (746.5605(4))
Cited September 6, 2024 (correction date recorded: November 1, 2024; correction verified November 6, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Staff did not account for all children when they exited the van at school.
High risk · Report Situation Placing Children at Risk (746.305(a)(6))
Cited September 6, 2024 (correction date recorded: November 1, 2024; correction verified November 6, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A child was left unsupervised on a vehicle used for transportation to and from school, and the incident was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
Medium High risk · Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion (746.1107(2))
Cited February 10, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 12, 2025; correction verified February 11, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver's file lacked educational documentation.
Medium High risk · Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment (746.3407(11))
Cited January 3, 2025 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The tables used for children's lunch appeared not to have been cleaned and disinfected.
Medium High risk · Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children (746.1203(3)(A))
Cited September 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: September 5, 2024; correction verified September 17, 2024); August 28, 2024 (correction date recorded: September 3, 2024; correction verified September 5, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe a caregiver caring for children while also handling administrative duties, reviewing an application, answering the door for arriving parents, or preparing dinner.
Medium High risk · One Seat Belt Per Person (746.5613)
Cited September 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: September 5, 2024; correction verified September 17, 2024; technical assistance given); August 28, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 29, 2024; correction verified September 5, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe vehicles transporting more children than there were seat belts, leaving children without seat belts.
Medium High risk · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat (746.5607(d))
Cited August 28, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 29, 2024; correction verified September 5, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A 12-year-old child sat in the front passenger seat of one vehicle, and a 10-year-old child sat in the front passenger seat of another vehicle.
Medium High risk · Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) (746.4813(a))
Cited July 3, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 22, 2024; correction verified July 24, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The rotating playground equipment had a use zone of less than 6 feet.
Medium High risk · Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies (746.5619)
Cited July 3, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 22, 2024; correction verified July 11, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: There was no plan for handling transportation emergencies.
Medium High risk · Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely (746.5603(c))
Cited July 3, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 22, 2024; correction verified July 22, 2024).
What the record describes: Two seats in the last row of the transportation van lacked seat belts.
Medium risk · Children's Records - Immunizations (746.603(a)(4))
Cited December 22, 2025 (corrected at inspection); February 10, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 24, 2025; correction verified February 28, 2025).
What the record describes: Narratives describe children's files missing updated immunization records for their ages or missing an immunization record entirely.
Medium risk · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics (746.1311(e))
Cited December 22, 2025 (correction date recorded: January 7, 2026; correction verified December 29, 2025).
What the record describes: The director had not completed required annual training on communicable diseases, including immunizations.
Medium risk · Documented Annual Training- Required Content (746.1309(e))
Cited December 22, 2025 (correction date recorded: January 7, 2026; correction verified December 29, 2025).
What the record describes: Two caregivers had not completed required annual training on administering medication.
Medium risk · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two (746.2207(a))
Cited November 6, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The television was on while a child under 2 years old was in care.
Medium risk · Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent (746.707)
Cited September 6, 2024 (correction date recorded: November 1, 2024; correction verified November 6, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An incident report form was not shared with a parent.
Medium risk · Operation Open to Parents At All Times (746.201(7))
Cited September 5, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A notice posted on a door prohibited parents from entering the classrooms.
Medium risk · Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver (746.2203(b))
Cited September 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: September 5, 2024; correction verified September 17, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The written activity plan was not being followed.
Medium risk · Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment (746.4803)
Cited July 3, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 22, 2024; correction verified July 30, 2024).
What the record describes: Two areas on playground B had less than a 6-foot perimeter.
Medium risk · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records (746.801(1))
Cited July 3, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 22, 2024; correction verified July 19, 2024).
What the record describes: The admission forms were outdated and did not capture the required minimum standards changes from March 2023.

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 33 cited deficiencies for Inwood Daycare & Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (13 High, 10 Medium High, 10 Medium).

Records list 26 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-21.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	13
Medium High	10
Medium	10
Medium Low	0
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

2026-05-12 · 746.307(b)(4) · High

Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

The operation failed to immediately inform the parent after an incident occurred that placed their child at risk.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-10

2026-05-12 · 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

During the investigation inspection, it was revealed that a child left the classroom through the exit door and was outside the operation without supervision.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-13

2025-12-31 · 746.2805 · High

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered from inspections and interviews, there was sufficient evidence to determine deficiencies related to this investigation regarding prohibited punishment. A caregiver pulled, grabbed on a child, yelled at children in care, threaten…

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-18

Full citation history from HHSC (33)

2026-05-12 · 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: 2026-05-13. Correction verified: 2026-05-19.
During the investigation inspection, it was revealed that a child left the classroom through the exit door and was outside the operation without supervision.
2026-05-12 · 746.307(b)(4) · High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-10. Correction verified: 2026-06-11.
The operation failed to immediately inform the parent after an incident occurred that placed their child at risk.
2025-12-31 · 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: 2026-02-20. Correction verified: 2026-03-05.
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered from inspections and interviews, there was sufficient evidence to determine deficiencies related to the allegations. A child was left unsupervised on the playground.
2025-12-31 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: 2026-03-05.
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered from inspections and interviews, there was sufficient evidence to determine deficiencies related to this investigation regarding prohibited punishment. A caregiver pulled, grabbed on a child, yelled at children in care, threaten and placed fear on a child by use of an instrument by using a shoe in one hand.
2025-12-22 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-07. Correction verified: 2025-12-29.
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by 2 caregivers. The required training topics are 3. administering medication.
2025-12-22 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-07. Correction verified: 2025-12-29.
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations.
2025-12-22 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-12-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One child's file lacked the updated immunization record for the child's age. This was corrected at the inspection when the parent submitted the updated record.
2025-09-29 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: 2025-10-10.
There was no annual fire inspection report available. The last fire inspection report was 8/22/24.
2025-05-08 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-15. Correction verified: 2025-07-18.
Based on the information obtained by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to determine that the director did not ensure the center complied with the Minimum Standards when the staff did not realize the child had been outside.
2025-05-08 · 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: 2025-07-15. Correction verified: 2025-07-18.
Based on the investigation conducted by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to determine supervision was inadequate as a child left the operation and located by a passerby.
2025-02-10 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-12. Correction verified: 2025-02-11.
One caregiver's file lacked the educational documentation on file.
2025-02-10 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-24. Correction verified: 2025-02-28.
Two children's files lacked the updated immunization record for their respective ages, and one child's file lacked an immunization record. One child's immunization record was updated during the inspection.
2025-01-03 · 746.3407(11) · Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The tables utilized for the children to eat lunch appeared as if they had not been cleaned and disinfected. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cleaned and disinfected the tables before lunch was served.
2024-11-06 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-11-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Upon arrival to the operation, the television was on There was a child under 2 years in care. This was corrected at the inspection when the television was turned off after it was addressed by the inspector.
2024-09-06 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there is sufficient evidence to determine a child was left unsupervised on the vehicle used to transport to and from school which was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
2024-09-06 · 746.707 · Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that an incident report form was not shared with the parent.
2024-09-06 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child.
2024-09-06 · 746.5605(4) · High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that all the children were not accounted for when they exited the van to school.
2024-09-05 · 746.201(7) · Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A notice was posted on a door that prohibited parents to enter to the classrooms. This was removed by the director.
2024-09-05 · 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: 2024-09-05. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
Four school age children wandered away to the hallway. Two of the children were walking down the hallway between the toddler classrooms. Two children were in the infant room.
2024-09-05 · 746.1203(3)(A) · Medium High
Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-05. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
A caregiver was in care of children; as well as, administrative duties. The caregiver was reviewing an application. In addition, the caregiver was answering the door for parents at pick up.
2024-09-05 · 746.2203(b) · Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-05. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
The written activity plan was not being followed.
2024-09-05 · 746.5613 · Medium High
One Seat Belt Per Person
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-05. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
One vehicle used for transportation had 13 seat belts for the children to use. This vehicle transported 15 children. This left 2 children in total without a seatbelt.
2024-08-28 · 746.1203(3)(A) · Medium High
Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-03. Correction verified: 2024-09-05.
A caregiver was in care of children; as well as, attending the front door, parents arrival, and prepping dinner.
2024-08-28 · 746.5613 · Medium High
One Seat Belt Per Person
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-29. Correction verified: 2024-09-05.
One vehicle used for transportation had 10 seat belts. This vehicle transported 14 children. The other vehicle used for transportation had 9 seat belts. This vehicle transported 16 children. Each vehicle had a child in the front passenger seat. This left 9 children in total without a seatbelt.
2024-08-28 · 746.5607(d) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-29. Correction verified: 2024-09-05.
In one vehicle, a child aged 12 years old was sitting on the front passenger seat. In the other vehicle, a 10 year old child was sitting on the front passenger seat.
2024-07-30 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-22.
A fire inspection had not been conducted. The last fire inspection for previous owners was on 06/09/2023. Per the person in charge, the director was informed on it would be at least 2 weeks before an inspection is conducted.
2024-07-03 · 746.801(1) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-22. Correction verified: 2024-07-19.
The admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
2024-07-03 · 746.4813(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-22. Correction verified: 2024-07-24.
The rotating equipment does not meet the use zone space. The use zone for the rotating playground equipment was less than 6 feet.
2024-07-03 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-22. Correction verified: 2024-07-30.
A fire inspection had not been conducted. The last fire inspection for previous owners was on 06/09/2023.
2024-07-03 · 746.4803 · Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-22. Correction verified: 2024-07-30.
There are two areas on playground B that are less than 6 feet perimeter.
2024-07-03 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-22. Correction verified: 2024-07-22.
Two seats in the last row of the van used for transportation lacked seat belts.
2024-07-03 · 746.5619 · Medium High
Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-22. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.
There was no plan to handle transportation emergencies.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1480747

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