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The Depot

Licensed child-care center in Conroe, TX 77304 · Texas operation #862694

Record summary

4 high-risk · 11 total

4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (11 citations in all, from 10 inspections and 9 investigations); last inspection Sep 14, 2026.

0 of 11 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.

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Details

Address
3993 I 45 N, Conroe, TX 77304
Phone
(936) 756-3450
Website
www.depotchildcare.org
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
230 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Jan 26, 2007
Director
Misty Brown
Programs
Meals Provided, Snacks Provided

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

2 citations.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: One caregiver is not current in pediatric first aid training. The training expired August, 2026.

Corrected Sep 29, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: One caregiver is not current in pediatric CPR training. The training expired August, 2026.

Corrected Sep 29, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026.

May 26, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Feb 24, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 28, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: 18 of 25 staff members had CPR that was completed online and did not include a hands-on skills based portion.

Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified by the state Feb 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 5, 2026: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: A caregiver mopped a floor that was accessible to children in care afterwards.

Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Nov 10, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 31, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Sep 11, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 28, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 26, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Aug 25, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 21, 2025: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: It was found that a caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver improperly lifted/pulled a child's arm.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 19, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 17, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Aug 16, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

No citations.

Aug 15, 2025: Investigation of a report

4 citations.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Information gathered in the investigation substantiated that a child was alone unsupervised for approximately 15 minutes when they were able to get into the classroom from outside and then exit the classroom into the hallway and enter the laundry room which was not locked before being found by a staff member.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: Information gathered in the investigation substantiated that a parent(s) was not notified immediately when their child was found alone unsupervised inside the operation. The incident occurred on 8/14/25 in the morning and the parent(s) was not notified until 8/15/25 after 9 pm.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete pre-service training as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training"

Inspector's note: A caregiver had only completed 9 hours of pre-service training and was short 15 hours of 24 hours at their 90-days of employment. Their hire date was 5/12/25 and the 24 hours of pre-service was not completed by 8/10/25.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: An incident report for an incident where a child was alone unsupervised for approximately 15 minutes was not completed and shared with the parent(s) and signed in the required time frame of the incident occurring as the incident occurred on 8/14/25 and the report was signed by the operation and parent on 8/18/25.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 5, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: One caregiver had first aid/cpr that expired 1/16/25.

Corrected Jun 26, 2025, verified by the state Jun 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

May 30, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The last annual fire inspection was conducted 1/10/24 which is over 12 months ago.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

May 19, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 8 visits and 11 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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: The Depot on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #862694.

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