Highland Preschool and Childcare Center
Licensed Center in Houston, Texas. License #1723256, issued February 3, 2022.
- Address
- 5335 W Richey Rd, Houston, TX 77066
- Phone
- (281) 444-1172
- Licensed capacity
- 187 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
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
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 February 1, 2024. From the state's provider report of January 27, 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 4,024 standards at Highland Preschool and Childcare Center between December 1, 2021 and October 14, 2026 and recorded 35 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 | 473 | 4 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 321 | 5 |
| Personnel | 3 | 412 | 1 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 1 |
| Activities | 4 | 136 | 1 |
| Infants | 3 | 264 | 3 |
| Toddlers | 4 | 88 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 72 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Field trips | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 4 | 179 | 0 |
| Health practices | 3 | 338 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 3 | 220 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 224 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 2 | 192 | 1 |
| Pools | 3 | 84 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 3 | 203 | 4 |
| Transportation | 3 | 132 | 0 |
The table adds up to 3,946 of those standards. The remaining 78, including 14 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 16 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on October 14, 2026, and 35 citations.
- 7High
- 18Medium High
- 8Medium
- 1Medium Low
- 1Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 35. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High April 9, 2026 Correction verified April 17, 2026
746.1609: Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
I observed a classroom out of ratio. There were 15 children in the room and it should have been no more than 13 children.
- Medium February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 11, 2024
746.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked an immunization record.
- Medium High February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 11, 2024
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Two classrooms were not in compliance with child/staff ratios. 1. There were 18 children, ages 2-3 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 15 children. 2. There were 9 infant, 4-18 months old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 0-11 months. with this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 4 children.
- Medium February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 26, 2024
746.1309(e): Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Staff did not complete annual training in food allergies, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
- High February 26, 2024 Correction verified October 13, 2024
746.201(1): Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Information regarding inclusive services. 2. Information regarding the benefits of outdoor play and physical activity, type of physical activity, criteria used to determine extreme weather that will prevent children from playing outside and a plan for children to receive physical activity when they can't go outside.
- Medium February 26, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.401(6): Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The current menu was not posted in prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.
- High February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 11, 2024
746.613(a): Required Immunizations
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with required immunizations.
- High February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 11, 2024
746.2415(b): AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard.
- Medium High February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 11, 2024
746.1013(a): Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
A qualified caregiver was not left in charge in the director's absence.
- Medium High February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 11, 2024
746.1205(a)(3): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for.
- Medium Low February 26, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.401(9): Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A current staff list was not posted in a prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.
- High February 26, 2024 Correction verified March 11, 2024
746.1205(a)(2): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know the number of children she was responsible for,
- High February 27, 2023 Correction verified March 29, 2023
746.613(a): Required Immunizations
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two were behind with immunizations.
- Medium February 27, 2023 Correction verified March 31, 2023
746.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact 3. Two lacked the phone numbers for the people that can pick up the child 4. Two lacked the date of admission
- Medium High February 27, 2023 Correction verified March 3, 2023
746.2431: Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The daily report sheet does not include the following information: 1. The times the child was fed. 2. The amount of food eaten if on baby food or table food 3. The times of all diaper changes.
- Medium High February 27, 2023 Correction verified March 3, 2023
746.4907(b): Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Loose-fill surfacing has been installed over concrete. Pictures were taken.
- Medium February 27, 2023 Correction verified April 4, 2023
746.901: Required Personnel Records
The personnel records evaluated did not contain the required information. The files lacked the following information: 1. Hire date 2. How the education requirement was met 3. Notarized affidavits 4. Signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and operational poilicies were received 5. Signed doucmentation that orientaion was completed 6. Training hours for the previous and current training years 7. Photo identification
- High February 27, 2023 Correction verified March 29, 2023
746.201(1): Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy for infants 0-12 months old 2. Inform parents there is a comfortable place for a mother to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided. 3. The requirements for outdoor play and physical activity, 4. Vaccination policy for staff. 5. Child abuse and neglect training requirements for staff
- Medium High February 27, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.2407: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Infants were sitting in equipment without the safety straps being fastened. This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium February 27, 2023 Correction verified March 29, 2023
746.611(b): Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked a health care statement.
- Low February 27, 2023 Correction verified March 31, 2023
746.611(a)(1): Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
- Medium February 27, 2023 Correction verified March 3, 2023
746.2209: Posting of Activity Plan
An activity plan was not posted in the infant classroom.
- Medium High February 27, 2023 Correction verified May 19, 2023
746.1301(6)(A): Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director did not receive 30 clock hours of training for the August 2021-August 2022 training year. You will need to receive make-up training hours that won't count towards the current training year.
- Medium High February 27, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.3701(1): Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Outlets were uncovered in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium February 27, 2023 Correction verified March 6, 2023
746.2421(b): Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated since August 2022. Written feeding instructions must be updated every 30 days.
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About this record
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