Pooh Bear'z MK#3
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77051 ยท Texas operation #1496573
Record summary
11 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (11 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Aug 13, 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
- 4635 Bellfort St, Houston, TX 77051
- Phone
- (832) 335-7001
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Mar 21, 2013; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Alicia Banks
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, 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
Aug 13, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Posting of Activity Plan
State rule 746.2209 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting of Activity Plan"
Inspector's note: The operation was observed to not have activity plans for the toddler-two classroom available for review.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026.
Aug 4, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Groups may not be larger than the state's maximum group size for the children's ages.
State rule 746.1609 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children"
Inspector's note: The operation was observed to have thirty children with a specified age group of two years in the napping area with two caregivers at the time of inspection.
Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).
State rule 746.2909(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway"
Inspector's note: The operation was observed not have adequate walk space between each cot in the napping area at the time of inspection.
Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Posting of Activity Plan
State rule 746.2209 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting of Activity Plan"
Inspector's note: The operation was observed to not have activity plans available for review.
Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 7, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.
State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"
Inspector's note: There is no transportation for the director.
Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026.
Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.
State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"
Inspector's note: There is no loose fill under the dome climbing structure.
Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified by the state Jan 9, 2026.
Dec 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 24, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Aug 19, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
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: There was no emergency contact info for one out of four children's files.
Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 2, 2025.
Medium risk The sanitation inspection report must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report"
Inspector's note: There was no sanitation report on file at the center.
Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 2, 2025.
Jul 8, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Mar 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 30, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
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: The kitchen appeared to be unsanitary with dead roaches in various states of decay on floors and shelves, grime in the corners of floors and surfaces, and a general unpleasant odor.
Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified by the state Feb 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The operation must have regular pest control.
State rule 746.3427 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pest Extermination"
Inspector's note: The owner stated that she has been performing her own pest control tasks, and a bag of DIY pest control items were observed. A conversation was had with the owner about DIY pest control being against minimum standards and she stated that she will no longer perform her own pest control tasks.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 28, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium risk Second servings must be offered as the state requires.
State rule 746.3301(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving"
Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence to suggest that children are not given second servings.
Corrected Feb 26, 2025, verified by the state Feb 28, 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 1 citation. 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: Pooh Bear'z MK#3 on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1496573.
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