Esperanza Heights
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77007 ยท Texas operation #816646
Record summary
7 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 3 inspections); last inspection Sep 14, 2026.
0 of 7 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
- 429 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007
- Phone
- (713) 868-2200
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 86 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Oct 29, 2002
- Director
- ZARA DE LA CERDA
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
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
Sep 14, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
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: During the review of children's records 2 out of the 8 records evaluated did not have all of the required emergency contact information.
Corrected Sep 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 14, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 17, 2025: Inspection
6 citations.
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"
Inspector's note: CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.
Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Nov 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 746.605(16) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission"
Inspector's note: Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.
Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Sep 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation must check (validate) its background-check list every 3 months.
State rule 745.651(2)(A) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list"
Inspector's note: The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.
Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
State rule 746.1325(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented annual training - Specific to water safety"
Inspector's note: CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.
Corrected Oct 15, 2025, verified by the state Nov 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records -Training Hours"
Inspector's note: Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.
Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Nov 14, 2025.
Low risk Proof of each employee's training must be kept as the state requires.
State rule 746.1329(b)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications"
Inspector's note: CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.
Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Sep 29, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 4 citations. 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: Esperanza Heights on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #816646.
Other daycares in The Heights
- After 3 After School Program at Love E.S. No citations in 24 months
- Browning Head Start Center No citations in 24 months
- Greater Heights School No citations in 24 months
- Houston Heights Montessori No citations in 24 months
- Immanuel Lutheran Church And School No citations in 24 months
- Kidventure After School at Travis Elementary No citations in 24 months
- Kipling School on Floyd No citations in 24 months
- St Andrews Episcopal School No citations in 24 months
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