Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77080 · Texas operation #1525284
Record summary
9 high-risk · 17 total
9 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (17 citations in all, from 6 inspections, 1 investigation and 5 assessments); last inspection Aug 5, 2026.
1 of 17 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 9151 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77080
- Phone
- (713) 939-1399
- Website
- clayroad.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Apr 4, 2014; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Courtney Royall
- Programs
- Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Aug 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 20, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.
State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"
Inspector's note: A caregiver with a pending background check was observed in a classroom caring for children. Caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026, verified by the state May 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.
State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"
Inspector's note: A caregiver's CPR/First Aid Certification expired on 2.2026.
Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state Apr 21, 2026.
Dec 9, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
High risk Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
State rule 746.4603(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts"
Inspector's note: The climbing structure on the outdoor playground allows children to fall inside of the structure on to metal bars.
Corrected Jan 20, 2026, verified by the state Jan 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The operation's written policies must cover safe sleep for infants.
State rule 746.501(a)(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger"
Inspector's note: The parent handbook does not discuss the safe sleep policy. This was corrected during the inspection when the director added the safe sleep policy to the parent handbook.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be prepared as the state requires.
State rule 746.5207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram"
Inspector's note: The diagram does not show the relocation or the shelter in place location.
Corrected Dec 16, 2025, verified by the state Dec 31, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 3, 2025: Assessment
2 citations.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.
Corrected Dec 1, 2025, verified by the state Dec 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.
State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"
Inspector's note: The operation has not obtained a current fire inspection. The fire inspection on file was last performed on 10/2023
Corrected Dec 1, 2025, verified by the state Dec 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 22, 2025: Assessment
2 citations.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.
Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.
State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"
Inspector's note: The operation has not obtained a current fire inspection. The fire inspection on file was last performed on 10/2023.
Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 4, 2025: Assessment
2 citations.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified by the state Sep 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.
State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"
Inspector's note: The operation has not obtained a current fire inspection. The fire inspection on file was last performed on 10/2023.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified by the state Sep 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 19, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.
Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 1, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium risk Required records must be kept and made available to the state's inspectors.
State rule 746.801(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance"
Inspector's note: The operation was not able to provide proof of the current liability insurance.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified by the state Aug 18, 2025.
Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2912).
State rule 746.1105(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"
Inspector's note: A reviewed caregiver file did not have a pre affidavit form.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified by the state Aug 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 18, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.
Corrected Aug 1, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 25, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The fire inspection on file dated from 10/2023.
Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified by the state Jul 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 12, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium risk The operation must be open to parents at all times.
State rule 746.201(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Operation Open to Parents At All Times"
Inspector's note: The operation did not allow a parent to visit the center during the hours of operation.
Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 4 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1525284.
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