Licensed center · Houston, TX
Dimples A* Cat *A *me Childcare & Learning Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 85
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 1 other daycare within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 85 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
165 Zachary St, Houston, TX 77029 · Harris County · 5 licensed daycares in 77029
Capacity rank 1 of 5 in this ZIP
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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
- 400003
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- June 1990
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- Yes
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
13 inspections on record, most recent Jul 1, 2026. 13 of 18 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
Jul 1, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.4751(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The daily building and grounds checklist was not completed for 2 days in the week of June 8; 4 days for week of June 15; 5 days for week of June 22; and 2 days for week of June 29, 2026.
Corrected Jul 8, 2026
- 746.4751(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mar 26, 2026Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 14, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5613Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
One Seat Belt Per Person
Two children were doubled up in a seat belt.
Corrected Jan 14, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5613Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Dec 19, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.
Corrected Mar 19, 2026
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A child under 2 years old was watching tv. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.
Corrected Dec 19, 2025, at the inspection
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 29, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
1 out of 4 children's records is missing the health statement.
Corrected Aug 12, 2025
- 746.4813(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Multiple pieces of equipment, rotating and rocking, overlap the use zone of other equipment on the playground. 3 pieces of equipment is less than 6 feet from the perimeter fence. The use zone for 1 rotating equipment on which the child stands measured 6 feet 4 inches from rocking equipment.
Corrected Aug 22, 2025
- 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A utility line from the pole to the building behind the playground is sagging over the children's play space; measured at 4 feet 3 inches above the ground.
Corrected Aug 12, 2025
- 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Loose fill for the composite play structure with a slide measured at 4 inches, short by 2 inches. Loose fill for spinning equipment measured at zero inches, short 6 inches.
Corrected Aug 22, 2025
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Apr 29, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.5533Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
The operation had two non-working carbon monoxide detectors and needs to install one according to manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected May 2, 2025
- 746.3427Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pest Extermination
Three active ant beds were found on the playground.
Corrected May 2, 2025
- 746.5533Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 17, 2025Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
Corrected Jan 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Jan 6, 2025Inspection16 standards cited
- 746.3701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
During the walkthrough inspection the playground materials have a missing board, protruding nails, and water in sand stand.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.305(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
During the walkthrough a classroom became unsafe to use and licensing was not made aware at inspection.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough inspection cleaning supplies under the infant changing station and kitchen were seen.
Corrected Jan 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the walkthrough inspection the children have access to the air conditioner outside.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
During the walkthrough inspection the evacuation plan was not posted in all active rooms.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the walkthrough inspection a child under 2 was watching television.
Corrected Jan 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During the inspection records reviewed two caregivers did not have the annual 24 hours training.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
During the walkthrough inspection the emergency evacautaion diagram was not posted in all active rooms.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
During the inspection two of seven staff records had expried first aid trainnings as of 8/1/2024.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
During the walkthrough inspection the employee list was not current nor posted.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
During the walkthrough inspection all electrical outlets were not all covered.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2405(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
During the walkthrough inspection there was not a rocking chair present in the infant room.
Corrected Jan 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the walkthrough inspection seven staff cprtrainings expired as of 8/1/2024.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
During the walkthrough inspection the required activity plan for each age group was not posted.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4305Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
During the inspection walkthrough the operation fence in the play area is not the required height.
Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(c)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
During the inspection time period the children watched television more then an hour.
Corrected Jan 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.203(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof or documentation for liability coverage was not made available during the inspection.
Corrected Jan 30, 2024
- 746.203(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jan 18, 2024Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
t was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2023 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/24.
Corrected Jan 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Feb 15, 2023Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3701(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
It was observed that a TV in the toddler room was not mounted. Note: Pictures taken and this was corrected when it was moved out of the classroom.
Corrected Feb 15, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5207(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Two classrooms did not have the exit diagrams. Note: This was placed at inspection and corrected.
Corrected Feb 15, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One toddler room did not have an outlet cover on an outlet. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an outlet cover was placed.
Corrected Feb 15, 2023, at the inspection
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies is missing information on the following sections: Release of children Medication discipline Promotion of physical activity Sunscreen/bug repellent Transportation
Corrected Feb 24, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
36 standards cited across 13 inspections, most recently Jul 1, 2026. All 36 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High38%
- Medium High2261%
- Medium719%
- Medium Low411%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 4 of 13 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 4 of 36 findings, 32 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 1, 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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