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Licensed center · Houston, TX

Highland Preschool And Childcare Center

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
  • Capacity 187
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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5335 W Richey Rd
Houston, TX 77066 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
187 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
23 other daycares 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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 187 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Skill classes
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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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
1723256
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
February 2022
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

14 inspections on record, most recent Jun 22, 2026. 6 of 16 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 19, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 9, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.1609Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      I observed a classroom out of ratio. There were 15 children in the room and it should have been no more than 13 children.

      Corrected Apr 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 6, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 26, 2024Inspection11 standards cited
    • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Policies Comply with Rules

      The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Information regarding inclusive services. 2. Information regarding the benefits of outdoor play and physical activity, type of physical activity, criteria used to determine extreme weather that will prevent children from playing outside and a plan for children to receive physical activity when they can't go outside.

      Corrected Oct 14, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      Staff did not complete annual training in food allergies, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

      Corrected Mar 11, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Immunizations

      Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with required immunizations.

      Corrected Mar 11, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked an immunization record.

      Corrected Mar 11, 2024

    • 746.1013(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

      A qualified caregiver was not left in charge in the director's absence.

      Corrected Feb 26, 2024

    • 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

      A current staff list was not posted in a prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.

      Corrected Feb 26, 2024, at the inspection

    • 746.1205(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for.

      Corrected Feb 26, 2024

    • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      Two classrooms were not in compliance with child/staff ratios. 1. There were 18 children, ages 2-3 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 15 children. 2. There were 9 infant, 4-18 months old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 0-11 months. with this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 4 children.

      Corrected Feb 26, 2024

    • 746.401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

      The current menu was not posted in prominent area. This was corrected at inspection.

      Corrected Feb 26, 2024, at the inspection

    • 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

      A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard.

      Corrected Feb 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      A caregiver did not know the number of children she was responsible for,

      Corrected Feb 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Feb 27, 2023Inspection13 standards cited
    • 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Admission Information

      Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact 3. Two lacked the phone numbers for the people that can pick up the child 4. Two lacked the date of admission

      Corrected Mar 3, 2023

    • 746.4907(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt

      Loose-fill surfacing has been installed over concrete. Pictures were taken.

      Corrected Mar 6, 2023

    • 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      The daily report sheet does not include the following information: 1. The times the child was fed. 2. The amount of food eaten if on baby food or table food 3. The times of all diaper changes.

      Corrected Feb 28, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      Outlets were uncovered in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.

      Corrected Feb 27, 2023, at the inspection

    • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Policies Comply with Rules

      The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy for infants 0-12 months old 2. Inform parents there is a comfortable place for a mother to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided. 3. The requirements for outdoor play and physical activity, 4. Vaccination policy for staff. 5. Child abuse and neglect training requirements for staff

      Corrected Mar 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Immunizations

      Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two were behind with immunizations.

      Corrected Mar 17, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 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

      Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four lacked a health statement from a health care professional.

      Corrected Apr 13, 2023

    • 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      Infants were sitting in equipment without the safety straps being fastened. This was corrected at inspection.

      Corrected Feb 27, 2023, at the inspection

    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      The personnel records evaluated did not contain the required information. The files lacked the following information: 1. Hire date 2. How the education requirement was met 3. Notarized affidavits 4. Signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and operational poilicies were received 5. Signed doucmentation that orientaion was completed 6. Training hours for the previous and current training years 7. Photo identification

      Corrected Apr 13, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked a health care statement.

      Corrected Mar 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated since August 2022. Written feeding instructions must be updated every 30 days.

      Corrected Mar 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2209Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Posting of Activity Plan

      An activity plan was not posted in the infant classroom.

      Corrected Feb 28, 2023

    • 746.1301(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

      The director did not receive 30 clock hours of training for the August 2021-August 2022 training year. You will need to receive make-up training hours that won't count towards the current training year.

      Corrected Apr 28, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 26, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      A group of toddler age children were not properly supervised during nap time. The caregiver was sitting in the doorway of two classrooms in an attempt to supervise two groups of children.

      Corrected Sep 26, 2022

  • Aug 30, 2022Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.1013(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

      The director was not present when I arrived at the center and staff did not know who was in charge. A qualified caregiver must be left in charge in the directors absence.

      Corrected Aug 30, 2022

    • 746.5207(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside

      The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.

      Corrected Sep 6, 2022

    • 746.5205(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      The center is not practicing sever weather and lock down drills. These drills must be practiced four times in a calendar year.

      Corrected Sep 6, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      The fire extinguishers are not being checked monthly to ensure the arrows is in the green area.

      Corrected Sep 6, 2022

    • 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      The rooms children were napping in did not have adequate lighting. The classrooms were dark and I had to give my eyes time to adjust.

      Corrected Aug 30, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5537(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      The carbon monoxide detector is not being tested monthly.

      Corrected Sep 6, 2022

  • Dec 30, 2021InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

35 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Jun 22, 2026. All 35 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High720%
  • Medium High1851%
  • Medium823%
  • Medium Low13%
  • Low13%
Visits with nothing cited
8 of 14 shown
Corrected at the visit
5 of 35 findings, 30 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Apr 9, 2026, 2 clean visits since

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.

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