The Heights Christian School, LLC
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77008 · Texas operation #1797613
Record summary
2 high-risk · 7 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 9 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Oct 14, 2026.
4 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
- 1331 Studewood St Bldg A, Houston, TX 77008
- Phone
- (713) 393-7277
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 92 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 7, 2025
- Director
- Ruth Sifuentes
- Programs
- 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
Oct 14, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 1, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Space Requirements - Over 18 Months of Age Activity Area Not Routinely Exceeded
State rule 746.4205(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Space Requirements - Over 18 Months of Age Activity Area Not Routinely Exceeded"
Inspector's note: Three of the classrooms exceed the number of children in each room based on the space measurements.
Corrected Oct 28, 2026.
Jun 5, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.
State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed caring for children at the operation and did not have a current active background check.
Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state Jun 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 8, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 24, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 21, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Caregivers must provide care that fits each child's habits, interests, strengths and special needs.
State rule 746.1203(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs"
Inspector's note: Information gathered supports the allegation of a child inappropriately touching another child in care.
Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state Jun 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 6, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Infants must not walk or sleep with a bottle or cup.
State rule 746.2419(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup"
Inspector's note: During the inspection a child was observed to be sleeping with a bottle in their mouth. Corrected: The noncompliance was corrected when the caregiver removed the bottle out of the babies' mouth.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 29, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 16, 2024: Inspection
3 citations.
High risk Smoke Detectors Testing
State rule 746.5319 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Smoke Detectors Testing"
Inspector's note: The operation did not test the smoke detectors monthly and have documentation. Corrected: When the director tested smoke detectors.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.
State rule 746.5307(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly"
Inspector's note: The operation did not inspect fire extinguishers monthly and have documentation. Corrected: When the director inspected the fire extinguisher.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Carbon-monoxide detectors must be checked monthly.
State rule 746.5537(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly"
Inspector's note: The operation did not test the carbon monoxide detectors monthly and have documentation. Corrected: When the director tested the carbon monoxide detectors.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 6 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: The Heights Christian School, LLC on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1797613.
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