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Registered home · Houston, TX

Margarita Espinoza

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
  • Capacity 12

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8038 Tavenor Ln
Houston, TX 77075 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
Up to 12 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
6 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 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Up to 12 children
  • Does not accept child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided

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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
863202
Permit type
Registered home
Licensed since
October 2006
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
Yes
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

5 inspections on record, most recent May 14, 2025. 4 of 5 visits and reports cited a standard.

  • May 14, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 2, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
    • 747.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home

      The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 15 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.

      Corrected May 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 747.2105(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      During the follow up inspection the television was observed in use for students ages 15 months to 3 years old.

      Corrected May 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 747.1501(c)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know and Comply with Minimum Standards

      The operation has been cited for child to caregiver ratio three times.

      Corrected May 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
    • 747.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home

      The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.

      Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 25, 2025Inspection11 standards cited
    • 747.1313(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on

      The primary caregivers first-aid and CPR training did not contain the hands on portion.

      Corrected Apr 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 747.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      One record did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.

      Corrected Apr 1, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 747.3213(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      Two students were observed being changed and not washing hands after diapering.

      Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 747.3307(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area

      The caregiver was observed changing students on the couch and not sanitizing after each child.

      Corrected Apr 1, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 747.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home

      The primary caregiver had seven students in care ages 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 22 months old. The operation was out of ratio by one student.

      Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 747.1313(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

      The assistant caregiver did not have the required first-aid and CPR training.

      Corrected Apr 8, 2025 · 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

      The assistant caregiver was observed with seven students without the required background check results.

      Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 747.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Health Statement on File

      One record did not contain the required health statement.

      Corrected Apr 1, 2025

    • 747.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      One record did not contain the required emergency contact address.

      Corrected Apr 1, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 747.2105(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      A 22 month old was provided screen time. Note: This was corrected when the tv was turned off.

      Corrected Mar 25, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 747.3303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used

      The caregiver was observed changing diapers on the living room sofa.

      Corrected Apr 1, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 747.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      The primary caregiver was missing 13 hours of annual trainning.

      Corrected Apr 27, 2023 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

16 standards cited across 5 inspections, most recently May 14, 2025. All 16 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High319%
  • Medium High956%
  • Medium425%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
1 of 5 shown
Corrected at the visit
1 of 16 findings, 15 more corrected later
Most recent citation
May 2, 2025, 1 clean visit 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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