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Licensed Center · Texas

Sjb Childcare LLC DBA Growing In Graces

13147 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston

Last inspected Sep 30, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
118
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Drop-In Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Sep 27, 2017
Phone
2814547988

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.

15High risk
25Medium-high risk
8Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
16Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 7, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 7, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 9, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 20, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 30, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 23, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
    Inspector's note: One child's file did not have emergecny medical authorization. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-06.
Dec 20, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies 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: It was found that a child in care managed to run out the front doors and into the shopping strip where the operation is located. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-23.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: A self-report was not received regarding a child in care who wandered away from the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-23.
Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection
8 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
    Inspector's note: During the director's absence, a caregiver was left in charge at naptime who did not have access to all essential information and records. This was corrected when the designee and second person in command arrived at the operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-13.
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: In the toddler room, sharp and hazardous office supplies such as hole punchers, staple remover, adult scissors, and a letter opener were found on the children shelving accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
    Inspector's note: The big slide on the big playground has an opening at the top of the slide that could potentially trap a child's hand or clothing when sliding down the equipment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-27.
  • Critical AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
    Inspector's note: A 5 month infant was placed and found sleeping on their tummy who is unable to roll over independently. There is no sleep exception form for the infant. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-13.
  • Non-critical HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
    Inspector's note: Three children's records did not have a statement or proof that the parent's received a copy of parents' rights. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-20.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: The afterschool restroom ceiling panel is missing and found behind the toilet. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-27.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: The wooden fence surrounding the big playground has a wooden board that has fallen and has exposed nails accessible to children in care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-20.
  • Critical Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
    Inspector's note: A mop bucket with water was found in the hallway accessible to children. This was corrected when the bucket was removed from thhe hallway. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
May 24, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 18, 2024 · Inspection
25 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
    Inspector's note: In the infant and toddler rooms. diaper rash creams were observed to be on top of the diaper changing table in reach of children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.
  • Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
    Inspector's note: In the toddler room on the diaper changing table disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer was observed in reach. In the pre-k room a bottle of disinfectant spray way observed in reach. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
    Inspector's note: 2 children being transported did not have parent or emergecy contact information. NOTE:Corrected at inspection,parent contact forms were provided during the inspection Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: A caregivers purse and uncovers electrical outlets were observed in the toddler room. Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the pre-k room Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: Emergency medical authorization was not available for 2 children being transported. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the medical authizations forms were provided during the inspection Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
    Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher on one of the vans used was not observed to be secured. NOTE: The fire extinguisher was observed to be in the box and under the passenger front seat. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.
  • Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
    Inspector's note: A 2lb roll of ground beef was observed to be open and uncovered in the freezer. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.
  • Critical Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
    Inspector's note: 3 children with listed diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy plan of file and available for review, Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-02.
  • Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
    Inspector's note: 3 children observed sitting in a bean shaped table with straps were not observed to be strapped in. One of the seats did not have straps. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-25.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The children product safety certificate was last completed 2/1/23 Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-25.
  • Critical Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
    Inspector's note: A television on top of a rolling shelf was not observed to be properly anchored. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
    Inspector's note: Several bottles in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
    Inspector's note: A catipliller toy on the playground was observed to be broken and had exposed shear points. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.
  • Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
    Inspector's note: Two bottles of cleaning chemicals were observed to be stored next to boxed of snack crackers and a jar of jelly Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.
  • Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
    Inspector's note: 3 gallons of milk dated 4/15, 4/16 and 4/16 was observed to be in the refrigerator. One of the gallon with the 4/16 exppiration date was served to children for breakfast. NOTE: Corrected at the inspection. All expired milk was disposed of during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have the training in abuse and neglect and building and premise safety training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-25.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: A 6 mo old not yet on table food did not have feeding instructions completed by the parent Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-18.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
    Inspector's note: Two cribs in the infant room was were observed to have two mattresses in the crib. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the second mattresses were removed during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
    Inspector's note: A cleaning solution Lemon Plus was not being used according to manufacture instructions. According to the director, an unknown amount of solution is mixed with a bottle of water. The solutiion is used to sanitize table tops According to the instrcutions, the product is not to be used on surfaces that come into contact with food. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: In the bathroom of the toddler room, the ceiling was observed to missing a panel. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-02.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
    Inspector's note: Two vehicles used for transportation did not have have completed first aid kits. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Missing items were replaced during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
    Inspector's note: 5 car seats located on both vans used were observed to be expired. Expiration years were 2016,2017,2018,2020,2022 NOTE:Corrected at inspection. All expired carseats were removed and dissposed during the inspection Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
    Inspector's note: 3 cribs used in the infant room were observed to have loose fitted sheets. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-25.
  • Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
    Inspector's note: The child safety alarm on one of the vehicles being used for transportation was not operational during the inspection NOTE: The operation was informed the van may not be used until the safety alarm has been repaired Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-16.
  • Critical Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
    Inspector's note: An emergency evacution diagram was not posted near all exits used. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, diagrams were posted during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Aug 22, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
8 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
    Inspector's note: Two of the bucket seats at the toddler table did not have safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the Director removed the seats from the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-07.
  • Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
    Inspector's note: The diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms were torn, exposing the underlying foam. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-09.
  • Critical Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
    Inspector's note: Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the Director disposed of the torn mats. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-07.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: The floor in the infant room was sticky and needs to be cleaned. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-24.
  • Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
    Inspector's note: One of four children records did not have a current immunization record. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-14.
  • Non-critical Written Activity Plans
    Inspector's note: All six of the classrooms did not have activity plans available. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-14.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-09.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
    Inspector's note: A caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising during naptime. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-24.
Apr 21, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was using a personal cellphone while caring for children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-27.
Apr 19, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
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.