Fundamental Beginnings Day Care Center
Licensed Center in Houston, Texas. License #1603356, issued April 12, 2016.
- Address
- 607 E Richey Rd Ste D, Houston, TX 77073
- Phone
- (281) 869-4770
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
- Website
- fundamentalbeginnings.com
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
Openings
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In effect since April 28, 2025. From the state's provider report of April 16, 2026.
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 4,605 standards at Fundamental Beginnings Day Care Center between November 9, 2021 and February 17, 2026 and recorded 34 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 4 | 474 | 1 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 437 | 5 |
| Personnel | 5 | 721 | 4 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 0 |
| Activities | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Infants | 3 | 270 | 1 |
| Toddlers | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Discipline | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Get well care | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 4 | 179 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 450 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 286 | 2 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 224 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 2 | 192 | 0 |
| Pools | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 5 | 340 | 1 |
| Transportation | 5 | 215 | 0 |
The table adds up to 4,557 of those standards. The remaining 48, including 19 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 21 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on February 17, 2026, and 34 citations.
- 8High
- 13Medium High
- 9Medium
- 4Medium Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 34. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium February 25, 2025 Correction verified February 26, 2025
746.2421(b): Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Feeding instructions could not be observed for 4month infant during inspection.
- Medium Low January 21, 2025 Correction verified January 22, 2025
746.303(b): Report Number of Employees
The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.
- High February 23, 2024 Correction verified March 6, 2024
746.2401(6): Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Two infants were found in cribs with pacifier cords attached to their pacifiers while sleeping. This was corrected when the infant teacher removed the cords from the pacifiers.
- High February 15, 2024 Correction verified March 28, 2024
746.1201(1): Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on investigation findings and information obtained, two caregivers did not display good judgement by using a close body contact method when placing children to sleep during naptime. This method allows caregivers to use their bodies in a restrictive manner towards the child.
- Medium Low February 15, 2024 Correction verified March 22, 2024
746.605(3): Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found that 2 children's admission forms did not have a date of admission stated.
- Medium High February 15, 2024 Correction verified March 22, 2024
746.605(4): Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found on one child's admission form did not have a parent or guardian's name stated.
- Medium High February 15, 2024 Correction verified March 28, 2024
746.1203(3)(D): Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was found that 3 caregivers engaged in personal use of cell phones during naptime.
- Medium February 15, 2024 Correction verified March 28, 2024
746.2905(1): Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on investigation findings and information obtained, it was determined that caregivers are placing blankets over children's heads and forcing children to fall asleep.
- Medium High October 13, 2022 Correction verified October 17, 2022
746.5307(b): Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extingusher was observed last serviced in Feb 2021.
- Medium High October 13, 2022 Correction verified October 17, 2022
746.1301(7)(A): Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Director current tranportation training could not be observed. Last transportation traning observed dated for 7/10/2021.
- Medium High October 13, 2022 Correction verified October 17, 2022
746.1315(a): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Infant caregiver cpr/first aid exipred 8/7/2022.
- High October 13, 2022 Corrected at inspection
746.1203(4): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A infant child was observed sleeping in a crib on the other side of infant room unsupervised. There was a crib and a changing table blocking the walkway to the child crib.
- High October 3, 2022 Correction verified November 17, 2022
746.5605(4): AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support the safety precautions for unloading children was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended for approximately 90 minutes.
- High October 3, 2022 Correction verified November 17, 2022
746.1201(4): AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was neglectfully supervised when left in the transportation vehicle unattended.
- High October 3, 2022 Correction verified November 17, 2022
746.5605(3): Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
- High October 3, 2022 Correction verified November 17, 2022
746.305(a)(6): Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the operation failed to report that a child was left on the transportation vehicle unsupervised for an extended period of time within the 48-hour time frame. The child was left in the vehicle on 09/30/2022 and the operation reported the incident on 10/03/2022. The incident should have been reported no later than 10/02/2022.
- Medium Low November 23, 2021 Correction verified November 24, 2021
746.901(4): Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One out of six staff records did not contain a notarized affidavit.
- Medium High November 23, 2021 Correction verified November 30, 2021
746.3819: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent, and/or guardian. The food allergy plan was signed by the physician, and dated 08/09/2021.
- Medium November 23, 2021 Correction verified November 23, 2021
746.801(10): Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Based on the documentation provided the fire drill has not been practiced since September 11th. The operation has not documented any emergency drills, smoke detector, and/or the carbon monoxide detector check.
- Medium November 23, 2021 Correction verified November 30, 2021
746.603(a)(3): Children's Records - Health Statement
Two out of six children records did not include a health statement.
- Medium High November 23, 2021 Corrected at inspection
746.1203(6): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
The caregiver of the school-age group had a cell-phone and computer out while the children in care were playing. The caregiver was not able to properly and sufficiently supervise children in their care while conducting reports on their personal computer.
- Medium November 23, 2021 Correction verified December 20, 2021
746.901(5): Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Six out of six staff records did not include current training hours. The most recent training certificates for four out of six staff expired in 2019. Staff files were observed, in which the training topics observed did not cover the required topics.
- Medium High November 23, 2021 Correction verified November 30, 2021
746.605(6): Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Five out of six children records did not include the address for the emergency contact.
- High November 9, 2021 Correction verified November 23, 2021
746.2409(a)(9): Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
The operation had no documentation on the cribs utilized. The operation did not have the manufacturers instructions for the cribs utilized
- Medium High November 9, 2021 Correction verified November 23, 2021
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One out of two toilets utilized in the Toddler classroom is in nonworking condition. The toilet/restroom in the infant classroom is utilized as storage. The operation has missing tiles in the activity area, and the children's bathroom.
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