Play Palace
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77053 · Texas operation #817622
Record summary
5 high-risk · 23 total
5 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (23 citations in all, from 7 inspections, 1 investigation and 2 assessments); last inspection Sep 22, 2026.
2 of 23 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
- 4814 1/2 Anderson Rd, Houston, TX 77053
- Phone
- (713) 433-0797
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 78 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Nov 13, 2002
- Director
- Claudia Lamas-Salinas
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, 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
Sep 22, 2026: Inspection
5 citations.
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(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children"
Inspector's note: There was a mop bucket in the infant room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver in charge removed the mop bucket from the classroom.
Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: There was not an infant safe sleep policy in the operational policies.
Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The operation's written policies must cover suspension and expulsion.
State rule 746.501(a)(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion"
Inspector's note: There was not a suspension and explusion policy in the operational policies.
Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026.
Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be serviced as required.
State rule 746.5307(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Extinguishers Serviced"
Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher on the van was last serviced in 2022.
Corrected Sep 22, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: Two out of six children's files evaluated had parents listed as emergency contacts.
Corrected Sep 22, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026.
Jun 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 28, 2026: 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 is expired.
Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 19, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 15, 2026: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: Staff was seen on video using their feet to redirect children.
Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified by the state Jun 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Parents must be told about less serious injuries.
State rule 746.307(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries"
Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified by the state Jun 11, 2026.
Jan 20, 2026: 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: The operation did not report the number of employees who left during 2025.
Corrected Jan 23, 2026, verified by the state Jan 21, 2026.
Nov 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 30, 2025: Inspection
11 citations.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."
Inspector's note: Five out of six employees had CPR cards that were expired. One employee also did not have CPR card on file.
Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified by the state Oct 8, 2025.
Medium-high risk Sanitary holders must be used when serving food.
State rule 746.3317(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders"
Inspector's note: The children in three of four classrooms were eating snacks on the bare table. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers put napkins on the table.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The sanitation record on file was expired.
Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified by the state Oct 6, 2025.
Medium-high risk Outdoor play equipment must be inspected daily.
State rule 746.4751(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily"
Inspector's note: There was a broom and a can of OFF bug spray found on the playground.
Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: Two out of six children's files had parents listed as emergency contacts.
Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation must have written activity plans.
State rule 746.2203(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans"
Inspector's note: There were no activity plans posted or in the classrooms.
Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 746.605(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission"
Inspector's note: Two out of six children were missing consent for transportation.
Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 746.605(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission"
Inspector's note: Two out of six children's files were missing the consent for field trips.
Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025.
Medium risk Playground maintenance records must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records"
Inspector's note: There were no playground maintenance checklists made available.
Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Oct 6, 2025.
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records -Training Hours"
Inspector's note: Six of six employee files were missing the annual trainings.
Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025.
Medium-low risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 746.605(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Date of Admission"
Inspector's note: Three out of six children's files were missing the date of admission.
Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025.
Jan 9, 2025: Assessment
No citations.
Nov 14, 2024: Inspection
3 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.
Corrected Dec 2, 2024, verified by the state Dec 13, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."
Inspector's note: 4 out of 6 staff members did not have current CPR Training.
Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified by the state Jan 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: During the walkthrough of the playground. I observed broken, shear, and sharp points exposed on the playground fence.
Corrected Dec 2, 2024, verified by the state Dec 3, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 9 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: Play Palace on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #817622.
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