Licensed center · Houston, TX
Cookies N Cream Day Care Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 45
- Accepts child care assistance
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Meals
- Not on the state record
- Nearby
- 11 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 45 children
Accepts child care assistance
After-school care
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
3322 Yellowstone Blvd Bldg 32, Houston, TX 77021 · Harris County · 26 licensed daycares in 77021
Capacity rank 18 of 26 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 9 in 77021
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 916595
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- June 2009
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- Yes
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
17 inspections on record, most recent Jul 28, 2026. 15 of 18 visits and reports cited a standard.
Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Refrigerator in toddler room observed rusted with sharp edges.
Corrected Aug 4, 2026
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jul 15, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill was observed low with grass growing up in the mulch and in need of maintenance on playgrounds 1 & 2.
Corrected Jul 30, 2026
- 746.2401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Infant age five months was observed sleeping in crib with a bib and pacifier attached to the bib.
Corrected Jul 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Refrigerator in toddler room observed rusted with sharp edges.
Corrected Jul 15, 2026
- 746.3401(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
The sanitation inspection was observed expired and not conducted within twelve months as required.
Corrected Aug 8, 2026
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jul 7, 2026Assessment1 standard cited
- 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Caregiver was observed having a provisional background caring for children in the role of a caregiver alone in the pre-k classroom.
Corrected Jul 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jul 1, 2026Inspection9 standards cited
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The operation was observed to have a daily tracking system to account for children in care. However the sign in/out sheets did not account for all children in care. There were 35 children in care only 19 children signed in as of 7/1/26.
Corrected Jul 1, 2026
- 746.2203(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Caregivers were observed not following the written/daily schedule.
Corrected Jul 1, 2026
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Ten children ages two,two, two, seventeen months, two, months, and nineteen months were observed in a restrictive device for twenty-seven minuets. The time observed was from 8:50am-9:17am.
Corrected Jul 1, 2026
- 746.2205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Children were observed sitting for a total of 15 minutes after having breakfast before transitioning to next activity.
Corrected Jul 1, 2026
- 746.2505(4)(C)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
A 2 year old was observed sleeping on a mat with a bottle in mouth.
Corrected Jul 1, 2026
- 746.611(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Three out of six children records were observed not to have a health statement signed by a medical professional.
Corrected Jul 22, 2026
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playgrounds 1 & 2 were observed to have active ant beds, grass growing up inside the mulch, large screw sticking up from the surround, and foam open/exposed on the pole.
Corrected Jul 1, 2026
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Caregiver was observed out of ratio. There were twenty-five children in care and one caregiver. The SAG is three years.
Corrected Jul 1, 2026
- 746.1305(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Infant room teacher was observed to not have pre-service training available for review within caregiver record. The hire date was observed as 10/7/25.
Corrected Jul 1, 2026
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jun 18, 2026Inspection9 standards cited
- 746.901(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One out of six staff was observed to not have the required operational policies training within the staff records. The staff hire date is 10/7/25.
Corrected Jun 18, 2026
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Seven children ages two,two, two, seventeen months, two, months, and nineteen months were observed in a restrictive device for more than thirty minuets. The time observed was from 2:15pm-3:15pm.
Corrected Jun 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1305(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Infant room teacher was observed to not have pre-service training available for review within caregiver record. The hire date was observed as 10/7/25.
Corrected Jun 25, 2026
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playgrounds 1 & 2 were observed to have active ant beds, standing water at the end of the slide, and grass growing up inside the mulch.
Corrected Jun 18, 2026
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The operation was observed to not have a daily tracking system to account for children in care for the months of April, May, and current month of June as of 6/18/26.
Corrected Jun 18, 2026
- 746.611(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Three out of six children records were observed not to have a health statement signed by a medical professional.
Corrected Jun 30, 2026
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There were four children age four, eight, eight, and nine years observed in an classroom without supervision during nap time. There was no caregiver physically present at the time of inspection. Note: The infant room teacher was observed with the top of the door cracked.
Corrected Jun 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2203(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Caregivers were observed not following the written/daily schedule. Children did not engage in outside play at the designated time 4:00-4:30.
Corrected Jun 18, 2026
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver observed caring for 29 children with a specified age group of two years during nap time.
Corrected Jun 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jun 11, 2026Inspection10 standards cited
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Infant room teacher was observed out of ratio caring for five infants ages six months, six months, eight months, nine months, and twelve months without assistance. Note: Another Caregiver entered the room at 8:45am.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026
- 746.2203(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Caregivers were observed not following the written/daily schedule. Children did not engage in outside play at the designated time 11:00-11:30.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026
- 746.1305(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Infant room teacher was observed to not have pre-service training available for review within caregiver record. The hire date was observed as 10/7/25.
Corrected Jun 25, 2026
- 746.611(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Three out of six children records were observed not to have a health statement signed by a medical professional.
Corrected Jun 30, 2026
- 746.901(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One out of six staff was observed to not have the required operational policies training within the staff records. The staff hire date is 10/7/25.
Corrected Jun 12, 2026
- 746.2427(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Infant age six months was observed sleep and being placed on their stomach in the crib.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1609Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Two caregivers were observed caring for 25 children with a specified age group of two years.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playgrounds 1 & 2 were observed to have active ant beds, standing water at the end of the slide, and grass growing up inside the mulch.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026
- 746.801(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation was observed to not have a playground maintenance checklist available for review for the months of April, May, and current month of June as of 6/11/26.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The operation was observed to not have a daily tracking system to account for children in care for the months of April, May, and current month of June as of 6/11/26.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection report available for review during the inspection. Fire inspection report was observed dated 10/19/2023.
Corrected Sep 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Aug 5, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.201(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
The operation was observed having a total of 51 children present during the inspection exceeding it's licensing capacity of 45 children. Six children were observed leaving the operation during the inspection bringing the total number of children in care to 45.
Corrected Aug 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 9 infants ages 6, 8, 10, 12,12,12,14,17, and 17 months old during the inspection.
Corrected Aug 5, 2025
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection report available for review during the inspection. Fire inspection report was observed dated 10/19/2023.
Corrected Aug 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jul 24, 2025Inspection9 standards cited
- 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Mats were observed torn and unwashable during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 31, 2025
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was no current health inspection report available for review during the inspection. The health inspection report was dated 7/17/23.
Corrected Aug 14, 2025
- 746.2909(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Two children were observed blocking an entrance/exit during naptime during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the children were observed being moved to another area.
Corrected Jul 24, 2025, at the inspection
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection report available for review during the inspection. Fire inspection report was observed dated 10/19/2023.
Corrected Aug 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation of fire drills for the month of June during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 31, 2025
- 746.5319Texas HHSC risk level: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation of date of testing of smoke detector for the month of June available for review during the inspection
Corrected Jul 31, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers checks available for review for the month of June during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 31, 2025
- 746.5537(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
There was no documentation of date of test for carbon monoxide detector for the month of june during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 31, 2025
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Thirteen children were observed unsupervised during naptime, when caregiver was observed leaving the room during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Aug 29, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A bag of potting soil, a bottle of lighter fluid, and a barbecue pit was observed during the inspection accessible to children in the outdoor play area. This was corrected during the inspection when all the items were observed being removed and inaccessible to the children.
Corrected Aug 29, 2024, at the inspection
- 746.2205(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Written activity plans were observed missing dates the plan covers. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver dated the activity plan.
Corrected Aug 29, 2024, at the inspection
- 746.5207(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was observed missing designated location outside of the center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited safely.
Corrected Sep 5, 2024
- 746.5207(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was observed missing the designated location inside the center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.
Corrected Sep 5, 2024
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sep 5, 2023Inspection8 standards cited
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were no current ,updated, nor signed by parents written feeding instruction sheets available for review for 2 infants ages 6 months old.
Corrected Sep 12, 2023
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no written feeding instruction sheet available for review for 7 month old infant.
Corrected Sep 12, 2023
- 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers check was not recorded for the months of June, July, and August during the inspection.
Corrected Sep 12, 2023
- 746.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
There was no copy of most recent fire inspection report available for review during the inspection.
Corrected Sep 12, 2023
- 746.5537(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Carbon monoxide testing was not documented for months June, July, and August during the inspection.
Corrected Sep 12, 2023
- 746.2419(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Multiple bottles and sippy cups were observed in the infant room not properly labeled with infants fist names and initials of last name. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles and sippy cups were observed properly labeled.
Corrected Sep 5, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants 6 months and 11 months of age were observed in crib with toys inside of the crib. Caregivers were advised to remove all toys from the cribs.
Corrected Sep 5, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4003(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete Kit - Adhesive Tape
First aid kit was observed missing adhesive tape during the inspection.
Corrected Sep 12, 2023
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 19, 2022Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.2426Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants were observed sleeping in rockers. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the two infants from the rockers.
Corrected Oct 19, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver with a pending background was observed caring for children in the 0-11 month classroom.
Corrected Oct 24, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was 1 caregiver caring for 12 children with a SAG of 18-23 months, which put the class out of ratio by 3 children.
Corrected Oct 19, 2022
- 746.2428Texas HHSC risk level: High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
The was one infant age 6 weeks that was swaddled while sleeping in the crib. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the blanket from the child.
Corrected Oct 19, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426Texas HHSC risk level: High
Cited standards by risk level
82 standards cited across 17 inspections, most recently Jul 28, 2026. All 82 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High1721%
- Medium High4555%
- Medium1721%
- Medium Low0
- Low34%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 3 of 17 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 8 of 82 findings, 74 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 28, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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