Gayle Benjamin Childcare
Licensed Child-Care Home in Houston, Texas. License #1133306, issued November 5, 2010.
- Address
- 3010 Dalview St, Houston, TX 77091
- Phone
- (713) 401-8751
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 4-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since May 6, 2026. From the state's provider report of August 26, 2026.
Where this is
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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 21 areas it checked 2,769 standards at Gayle Benjamin Childcare between September 29, 2022 and September 14, 2026 and recorded 24 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 21 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 2 | 191 | 4 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 274 | 1 |
| Personnel | 3 | 388 | 2 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Activities | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Infants | 2 | 158 | 1 |
| Toddlers | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| School-age | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Discipline | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 48 | 0 |
| Nutrition | 3 | 131 | 0 |
| Health practices | 3 | 329 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 3 | 225 | 3 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 125 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety and equipment | 3 | 207 | 0 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 3 | 156 | 4 |
| Transportation | 3 | 98 | 0 |
The table adds up to 2,752 of those standards. The remaining 17, including 9 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 6 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on September 14, 2026, and 24 citations.
- 1High
- 13Medium High
- 10Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing all 24. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High September 14, 2026 Correction verified September 28, 2026
747.5005(3): Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not practiced a lockdown drill.
- Medium September 14, 2026 Correction verified September 28, 2026
747.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
Four children's files were reviewed, and one child was missing immunization records.
- Medium September 14, 2026 Corrected at inspection
747.2105(a): Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
CCR observed a household member turning on the television to play the Ms. Rachel show for the infants. Correction made: The provider turn off the television.
- Medium High September 14, 2026 Correction verified September 28, 2026
747.5105: Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
CCR observed that the provider's fire extinguisher was not mounted and was stored on the pantry shelf.
- Medium High September 14, 2026 Correction verified October 9, 2026
747.1209(1): Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver
CCR observed a household member assisting the provider in caring for the children, who does not meet the minimum qualifications required for an assistant caregiver.
- Medium High September 14, 2026 Correction verified September 28, 2026
747.5005(2): Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not practiced a sheltering drill for severe weather.
- Medium High September 14, 2026 Corrected at inspection
747.2319(6): Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
CCR observed two infants lying down in the play yard with their milk bottles. Correction made: the provider removed the infant s from the play yard.
- Medium September 14, 2026 Correction verified September 28, 2026
747.3935(b): Children's Products- Annual Certification
The provider has not reviewed the recall notices issued by the CPSC, nor does the provider have the HHSC children s products certification form.
- Medium High October 6, 2025 Correction verified October 17, 2025
747.1313(a): Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The CPR and First Aid certification for the provider has expired.
- High September 16, 2025 Correction verified September 24, 2025
HRC42.054: Required Fees
The operation has a pending background check fee that have not been paid since 12/02/2024.
- Medium September 16, 2025 Corrected at inspection
747.401(a)(3): Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
CCR did not see "Keeping Children Safe" displayed on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the Keeping Children Safe posted on the parent board.
- Medium September 16, 2025 Correction verified September 26, 2025
747.2321(a): Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The feeding sheet for the three infants was not available during the inspection.
- Medium High September 16, 2025 Correction verified October 6, 2025
747.3203(13): Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
CCR observed the cleaning products in the restroom were stored under an unlocked cabinet, making them accessible to children.
- Medium High September 16, 2025 Correction verified October 6, 2025
747.5337(a)(1): Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually
The carbon monoxide detection system is not working, and the batteries need to be replaced.
- Medium September 16, 2025 Corrected at inspection
747.401(a)(2): Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
The most recent licensing inspection was not posted on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the inspection form that was left at the inspection.
- Medium September 18, 2024 Correction verified September 25, 2024
747.1401(a)(2): Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
Three children over the age of 14 years old were present without an orientation.
- Medium High September 18, 2024 Correction verified September 25, 2024
747.5103: Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The present fire extinguisher is a 2A-40BC.
- Medium High September 18, 2024 Corrected at inspection
747.3501: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Canister of ant killer in backyard play area.
- Medium High September 21, 2023 Correction verified October 5, 2023
747.1303(4)(A): Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
During review of training hours for HASA the assistant caregiver was found to not have completed 24 hours of annual training as required.
- Medium September 21, 2023 Correction verified October 5, 2023
747.1309(a): Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
During the review of the primary caregivers trainings for HASA the primary caregiver was found to not have obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.
- Medium High September 21, 2023 Correction verified September 29, 2023
747.1303(2)(A): Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
During review of safety for HASA the primary caregiver ans assistant caregiver was found to not have current first aid and CPR.
- Medium September 21, 2023 Correction verified September 29, 2023
747.501(8): Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included promotion of physical activity.
- Medium High September 21, 2023 Correction verified September 29, 2023
747.501(6): Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included safe sleep for infants.
- Medium September 29, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.3803(b): First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The rubbing alcohol had an expiration date of June 2017. NOTE: The deficiency was corrected at inspection.
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About this record
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