Children First
Licensed child-care home in Houston, TX 77004 · Texas operation #1698679
Record summary
2 high-risk · 4 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 3 inspections, 1 investigation and 2 assessments); last inspection Dec 4, 2025.
0 of 4 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
- 3329 Palm St, Houston, TX 77004
- Phone
- (832) 361-7421
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Sat, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 1, 2021
- Director
- Judy Forte Allen
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Weekend 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: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.
State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"
Inspector's note: The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026 and is inactive as of 8/13/26.
Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 29, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.
State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"
Inspector's note: The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026.
Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified by the state Aug 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 7, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
State rule 747.4105 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space"
Inspector's note: The outdoor play area was observed still missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.
Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025.
Nov 25, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 22, 2024: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
State rule 747.4105 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space"
Inspector's note: The outdoor play area was observed missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.
Corrected Dec 30, 2024, verified by the state Jan 7, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit 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: Children First on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1698679.
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