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Licensed Child-Care Home · Texas

Home Sweet Home In Home Childcare Facility

Address not listed, Houston

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · Map

3 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
12
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Apr 22, 2025

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.

7High risk
7Medium-high risk
9Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
4Low risk
10Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Personnel Records- Training Hours
    Inspector's note: Training records for the primary and assistant caregiver were not made available for review during the time of the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-25.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
    Inspector's note: One school age child in care was missing school information and contact number in their file. This information was corrected by parent permission during pick up time. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
    Inspector's note: It was observed that screen time was being utilized during a mealtime. This was corrected when the primary caregiver turned off the tv. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Oct 6, 2025 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: Upon arrival to the home, it was observed that children of the ages 3months to 3 years old were engaged in screen time. This was corrected when the screen was turned off. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: The outside play area had broken pieces of glass and tile on the ground. The fence was not in good repair and contained broken wood and exposed nails. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-27.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: Three children's files did not contain health statement information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-20.
  • Critical Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
    Inspector's note: The outdoor a/c unit in the back of the home did not have a safeguard or barrier around it. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-05.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Release Information
    Inspector's note: One child's file did not contain release information. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-13.
  • Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
    Inspector's note: It was observed that cleaning supplies and hair chemicals were found to be accessible to children under the bathroom cabinets. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-13.
Jun 25, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
    Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. Daily sign in and out logs for all days in the month of June were not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-27.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
    Inspector's note: The children were watching a televison show rated "PG" which means parental guidance. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
    Inspector's note: A pre-employment affidavit was not on file for the assistant caregiver. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-06-30.
Jun 5, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
    Inspector's note: An assistant caregiver, hired on 6/2/25, did not have a notarized affidavit available for review in the file. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-06-12.
  • Non-critical Definition of Assistant Caregiver
    Inspector's note: An assistant caregiver was left alone caring for children. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-06-05.
May 16, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 13, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
    Inspector's note: During the inspection, the sign out sheet for the children that were not enrolled into NCI, was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-11.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: Based on the information provided, there is a video that shows a 5 year old, placed in a high chair as a form of discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-11.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: The permit holder admitted that an individual was present and in the presence of children without having a completed initial background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-23.
  • Critical AP Never exceed capacity of the home
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, the logs show that there were 13 children clocked in and present at the same time. In addition, there were 3 other children who was not clocked in but were also present with the other 13 children in care. A photo also shows there were 14 children present in one room together. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-11.
  • 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: Based on the information provided, a photo shows 2 infants left alone a room. One infant was placed in a car seat on the bed and the other infant was sitting in a play pin. Due to the proximity of the room of where the infants were placed, a caregiver would not be able intervene and ensure proper supervision is maintained. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-11.
  • Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
    Inspector's note: Based on the information provided, a photo shows a total of 4 infants with 10 other children who were at least 18 months and over with one caregiver. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-11.
Mar 24, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: The parents of the two infants have not completed written feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-28.
  • Non-critical Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
    Inspector's note: Toddler children and children up to 4 years old are being required to remain in time out for up to 5 minutes which over the one minute per year requirement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: There were uncovered outlets in areas used by the children. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Feb 5, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Health Statement
    Inspector's note: Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked health statements. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-03-12.
  • Non-critical Documentation of Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR also Includes Expiration Date or Renewal
    Inspector's note: Documentation of current CPR and First Aid training for the primary caregiver was not available for review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-02-26.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Of the four children's records evaluated the following information was missing: Three children were behind with immunizations. One child's record lacked an immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-12.
Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
    Inspector's note: The home is not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-27.
  • Critical Smoke-Detection System
    Inspector's note: One room being used by children is not equipped with smoke detector. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-27.
Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 29, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this 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.