Home Sweet Home Childcare
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77084 · Texas operation #1740239
Record summary
3 high-risk · 11 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (11 citations in all, from 5 inspections, 1 investigation and 1 assessment); last inspection Oct 28, 2026.
1 of 11 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
- 16618 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084
- Phone
- (281) 656-2273
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since May 8, 2023
- Director
- Lorin McClendon
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School
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
Oct 28, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 12, 2026: Investigation of a report
4 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation it was determined that the caregiver did not see a child enter the restroom for 11 minutes.
Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete orientation as the state requires.
State rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation"
Inspector's note: Based on information obtained, the employee stated that she did not receive any training before having unsupervised access to children in care.
Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026.
Medium-high risk Medication Authorization - By Telephone if for a Single Dose
State rule 746.3803(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Authorization - By Telephone if for a Single Dose"
Inspector's note: Based on information obtained from interviews, the director administered Tylenol without approval from the parent.
Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026.
Medium risk The director must make sure employees comply with the standards.
State rule 746.1003(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards"
Inspector's note: Based on information received during the investigation the director did not ensure training was given to the caregiver before having unsupervised access to the children.
Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 23, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 13, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: While waiting for someone to open the door a child was observed walking to their classroom unsupervised.
Corrected Apr 13, 2026, verified by the state Apr 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.
State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"
Inspector's note: An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The owner removed the infant from the rocker.
Corrected Apr 13, 2026, verified by the state Apr 23, 2026.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.
State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"
Inspector's note: 3 out 8 children did not have immunization records on file.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026, verified by the state Apr 16, 2026.
Apr 14, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over"
Inspector's note: The television in the Two's & Threes room was sitting on a table not anchored. Note: The TV was moved during the inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The child's health statement must be on file within one week of admission.
State rule 746.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission"
Inspector's note: 5 out of 8 files reviewed did not have the health statement section completed on the admission form.
Corrected Apr 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-low risk Proof of each employee's training must be kept as the state requires.
State rule 746.1329(b)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Training Requirements - Date"
Inspector's note: 5 out of 8 of the staff files reviews did not have the dates of when trainings were completed.
Corrected Apr 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 21, 2025.
Feb 12, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 23, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: Operation did not report the number of employees who left in 2024
Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 12 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: Home Sweet Home Childcare on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1740239.
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