Helen's Haven Childcare
Licensed child-care home in Houston, TX 77048 · Texas operation #1803378
Record summary
4 high-risk · 14 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (14 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection May 5, 2026.
0 of 14 citations were 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
- 5446 Greylog Dr, Houston, TX 77048
- Phone
- (713) 748-6989
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Permit
- Full Permit since Apr 16, 2025
- Director
- Mary Cockrell
- Programs
- After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, 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
May 5, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 747.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"
Inspector's note: Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
Corrected May 19, 2026, verified by the state May 19, 2026.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 747.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: All emergency contacts were observed documented on children records.
Corrected May 19, 2026, verified by the state May 19, 2026.
Medium-high risk An immunization record must be on file when a child is admitted.
State rule 747.613(c) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Immunization Record Upon Admission"
Inspector's note: Three children records did not contain the required immunization record during inspection.
Corrected May 19, 2026, verified by the state May 19, 2026.
Medium risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.
State rule 747.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Health Statement on File"
Inspector's note: Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement during the inspection.
Corrected May 19, 2026, verified by the state May 19, 2026.
Apr 23, 2026: Inspection
9 citations.
High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
State rule 747.2317(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"
Inspector's note: A four month old infant was observed seated in a restrictive device from 11:45 am to 12:38 pm.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
State rule 747.2319(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles"
Inspector's note: A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy chair with a bottle propped with a blanket. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 747.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"
Inspector's note: Two out of five children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
State rule 747.2307 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps"
Inspector's note: A four month old infant was observed seated in a bouncy without the required straps.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 747.5005(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"
Inspector's note: The operations monthly fire drill was last conducted 1/9/2026.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 747.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: Four out of five records did not contain a completed emergency contact.
Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk An immunization record must be on file when a child is admitted.
State rule 747.613(c) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Immunization Record Upon Admission"
Inspector's note: Two children records did not contain the required immunization record.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.
State rule 747.2105(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"
Inspector's note: Screen time was provided to children ages 4 months, 14 months, 19 months, 3 years and 4 years old.
Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.
State rule 747.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Health Statement on File"
Inspector's note: Four out of five children records did not contain the required health statement.
Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026.
Mar 9, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
Low risk Director Certificate Not Renewed
State rule 747.1149 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Director Certificate Not Renewed"
Inspector's note: The directors certificate expired 03/03/2026.
Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified by the state Mar 16, 2026.
Jan 14, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 1, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 27, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 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: Helen's Haven Childcare on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1803378.
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