Ms. Penguin's Preschool

Hours

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
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care

Location and nearby daycares

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

1797431

Permit type

Licensed home

Licensed since

April 2025

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent May 15, 2026. 6 of 11 visits and reports cited a standard.

• May 15, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 28, 2026Inspection3 standards cited

  • 747.3203(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    There was a diaper observed in the trash in the bathroom that was accessible to children.

    Corrected Apr 28, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 747.2811Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Adequate Lighting During Naptime

    The room at naptime was dark and did not have adequate lighting enough to view the children. There were dark curtains that were observed to be drawn closed.

    Corrected Apr 28, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 747.1503(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    The caregiver stated she had 8 children in care and she had 9.

    Corrected Apr 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 7, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 747.301(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Notification of Change in Space

    During the walkthrough, three children were observed sleeping in an unlicesned room in the home.

    Corrected Nov 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 22, 2025Inspection6 standards cited

  • 747.4607(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

    The swings in the backyard did not have an adequate use zone behind them.

    Corrected Oct 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3203(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

    During the walkthrough, there were chemicals observed being stored underneath the sink, in a cabinet without a lock. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cabinet doors were secured.

    Corrected Oct 22, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 747.1503(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

    Upon arrival, there were three children inside and six children outside. The separation of the two groups posed a supervision risk ot the children.

    Corrected Oct 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.4403(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure

    There is a jungle gym in the backyard, which is restricted playground equipment.

    Corrected Oct 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3701(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

    During the walkthrough of the backyard, there was feces observed throughout the yard. A child stepped in feces and brought it inside.

    Corrected Oct 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.4403(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

    A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was observed in the backyard play area.

    Corrected Oct 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 6, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 747.4403(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

    A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was added to the backyard play area. This was corrected at inspection when it was made inaccessible.

    Corrected Mar 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3619Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    A child in care with a peanut allergy is missing the food allergy emergency plan.

    Corrected Mar 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

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

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Two children's records were missing mmunization records.

    Corrected Mar 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 5, 2024Inspection4 standards cited

  • 747.5115Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Smoke Detectors Testing

    Smoke and Carbon detectors were not tested for the month of November.

    Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal

    The operation did not have the correct 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home.

    Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.5005(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    The required fire drill for the month of november was not completed.

    Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.5337(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly

    The battery operated carbon monoxide was not tested for the month of November.

    Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 26, 2024Inspection6 standards cited

  • 747.3703(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

    There was no documentation to show the dogs and cats in the residence had vaccinations.

    Corrected Sep 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.5331Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility

    The residence did not have a working carbon monoxide unit in a location where children would be in.

    Corrected Sep 30, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3701(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

    There was dog feces in the yard.

    Corrected Sep 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3505(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children

    A long barrel firearm was found in the master bedroom with a locked magazine.

    Corrected Sep 30, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.5111Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Smoke-Detection System

    There were no smoke detecting device in the areas where the children would be in.

    Corrected Sep 30, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3703(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

    There was no statement of health from a local veterinarian for all animals in the child care home.

    Corrected Sep 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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