Houston Heights DC Center
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77007 · Texas operation #545397
Record summary
1 high-risk · 6 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 3 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Aug 6, 2026.
0 of 6 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
- 902 W 8th St, Houston, TX 77007
- Phone
- (713) 869-7475
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 22, 2000
- Director
- Jo Ann Pierson
- Programs
- School Age Care, Accredited, After School Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
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 6, 2026: Inspection
6 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 operation did not have a current Fire Inspection Report for review.
Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Crib mattresses must be waterproof and washable.
State rule 746.2409(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress"
Inspector's note: During the recent inspection, it was observed that a few child sleeping mats were torn and ripped, compromising the integrity of the protective outer covering
Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified by the state Aug 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.
State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"
Inspector's note: Two caregivers are missing the required 24 annual training hours.
Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified by the state Aug 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.
Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
State rule 746.4307 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have two exits out of a fenced area in the playground.
Corrected Sep 7, 2026, verified by the state Sep 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.
State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"
Inspector's note: Two children enrolled in the operation did not have the required Health Statements on file.
Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 25, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 17, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Aug 27, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 7 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: Houston Heights DC Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #545397.
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