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Licensed Center · Texas

As We Grow Learning Center - East

12355 Wood Forest Dr, Houston

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
117
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
05:00 AM-09:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Weekend Care,Field Trips,Night Care
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jan 19, 2022
Phone
7138166132

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

5High risk
16Medium-high risk
13Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
26Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Feb 23, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 11, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 9, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 9, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 15, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 14, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
    Inspector's note: A caregiver used an object to hit a child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-17.
Aug 14, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 7, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 31, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 2, 2025 · Inspection
7 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: One caregiver with a hire date of 2/5/24 was missing 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/24 to 2/5/25. One caregiver with a hire date of 7/24/23 was missing 8 hours of training for training year 7/24/23 to 7/24/24. One caregiver with a hire date of 5/1/24 is missing 3 hours of training for training year 5/1/24 to 5/1/25. Corrected: When using 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/25 to2/5/25, using 8 hours for training year 7/24/25 to 7/24/26 and using 3 hours for training year 5/1/25 to 5/1/26. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
    Inspector's note: The operational polices did not have information on Parent Rights. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-09.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: The play strructure on the playground had broken parts. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-25.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: Three caregivers did not have first aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-25.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have the most updated information on how parents can access the Minimum standards online or the HHS web site. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-09.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: Three caregivers did ot have CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-25.
  • Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
    Inspector's note: The play structure's did not have a use zone of six feet, the play structure is only 3 ft and 3 inches from the barrier. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-25.
Apr 15, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 4, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: The operation did not provide an incident report when a parent made an allegation that a child was place at risk. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-18.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was using a cell phone while tasked with supervision of children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-13.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
    Inspector's note: The caregiver did not intervene when a child was seen choking from a string wrapped around their neck. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-13.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: The operation failed to make a report when a child was placed at risk. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-13.
Apr 2, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 20, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 4, 2025 · Inspection
7 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that the changing pad was not sanitzed between each diaper change. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-04.
  • Non-critical Operation Open to Parents At All Times
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that parents were not being allowed access into the main part of the operation while picking up their children. They were stopped in the front office and their children were brought out to them. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-04.
  • Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that a child's diaper was changed and the caregiver did not wash their hands afterwards. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-04.
  • Non-critical Location of Handwashing Sink
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that the toddler sink was not equipped with soap and the school age toilet was not equipped with toilet paper. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-04.
  • Critical Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver removed their gloves after changing a diaper and did not wash their hands before moving on to the next child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-04.
  • Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
    Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was not able to show records that they have been conducting their daily or monthly inspections to ensure the safety of the building and grounds for the children present. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-05.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that 4 infants were having screen time, using their caregiver's tablet, sitting in highchairs. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-04.
Mar 1, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical 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: During the investigation it was found that the operation had been deficient in supervision when caregivers were unaware of some of the school age children's behaviors and actions. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-19.
Feb 26, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation had a broken toilet lid, with broken porcelain, accessible to the children in care. It was also found that the changing table in the infant room has a broken strap and is unstable, causing the potential of a baby sliding off. In it's current state, it is not suitable for use and presents a safety hazard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-11.
  • Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
    Inspector's note: During the inspection dead roaches were observed in the building and garbage was observed on the playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-04.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: During the investigation it was found that the operation is sometimes out of compliance with state required caregiver to child ratios. One caregiver will be left responsible for a higher number of children than they should have by themselves. This has occurred with the infants, toddlers, and school age children at different times in the past month. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-19.
  • Critical Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
    Inspector's note: During the investigation it was found that there was a 2-3 day period in February 2025 in which the operation did not have their air conditioner running and this caused the operation to be too hot inside for ideal and/or safe conditions for the children present. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-19.
Dec 23, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 18, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: During the follow-up inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were having screen time on the caregiver's cell phone. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-12-18.
  • Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: During the follow-up inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-18.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that the infants had one caregiver with seven infants present. This classroom was over ratio by two infants. It was also observed that there was one caregiver with 12, two year olds. This classroom was over ratio by one toddler. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-18.
Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were watching a children's show on the classroom's tablet. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-12-09.
  • Non-critical Location of Toilets
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that the toilet in the toddler classroom was not equipped any toilet paper as required for independent use. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-12-09.
  • Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child's diaper and then sat them at the table and served them a cup of milk without washing their hands or the child's hands first. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-09.
Sep 4, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 24, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: There are photographs that show pests in the director's office. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-04.
Jan 11, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 19, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 13, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 16, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 15, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
    Inspector's note: There was no proof that there was a written agreement between the parent and operation that food would be brought from home. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Jan 17, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
    Inspector's note: There were 3 expired aspirin observed in the kit. Note:corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
    Inspector's note: The first aid kit was incomplete on the transportation van. The kit was missing tweezers and a thermometer. The first aid kit in the building was missing tape. Note:corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.