Esperanza Heights

429 HEIGHTS BLVD, Houston, TX 77007Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

November 14, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 6, 2026

Provider
Esperanza Heights
License number
816646
Location
429 HEIGHTS BLVD, Houston, TX 77007
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 3.0/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected November 14, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor3.0 / 100
Health10/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

84

Total Violations

Nov 14, 2025

Last Inspection

86

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (84)

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Sep 17, 2025

The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(16)Sep 17, 2025

Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(3)Sep 17, 2025

CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

SERIOUSSAFETY746.1325(b)Sep 17, 2025

CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)Sep 17, 2025

CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Sep 17, 2025

Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(16)Sep 17, 2025

Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(3)Sep 17, 2025

CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Sep 17, 2025

The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

SERIOUSSAFETY746.1325(b)Sep 17, 2025

CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(3)Sep 17, 2025

CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Sep 17, 2025

The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

SERIOUSSAFETY746.1325(b)Sep 17, 2025

CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Sep 17, 2025

Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(16)Sep 17, 2025

Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(3)Sep 17, 2025

CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Sep 17, 2025

Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(16)Sep 17, 2025

Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)Sep 17, 2025

CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)Sep 17, 2025

CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Sep 17, 2025

Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)Sep 17, 2025

CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Sep 17, 2025

The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01

SERIOUSSAFETY746.1325(b)Sep 17, 2025

CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 19, 2024

2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 19, 2024

The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Sep 19, 2024

The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 19, 2024

The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 19, 2024

2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Sep 19, 2024

The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 19, 2024

2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 19, 2024

The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Sep 19, 2024

The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 19, 2024

2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 19, 2024

The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Sep 19, 2024

The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 24, 2024

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 24, 2024

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 24, 2024

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 24, 2024

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(10)Sep 25, 2023

A television in the stem room was not anchored down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Sep 25, 2023

One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(c)(2)Sep 25, 2023

The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 25, 2023

Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Sep 25, 2023

The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Sep 25, 2023

The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(10)Sep 25, 2023

A television in the stem room was not anchored down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Sep 25, 2023

One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 25, 2023

Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Sep 25, 2023

The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(c)(2)Sep 25, 2023

The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(10)Sep 25, 2023

A television in the stem room was not anchored down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Sep 25, 2023

One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 25, 2023

Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Sep 25, 2023

The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(c)(2)Sep 25, 2023

The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(10)Sep 25, 2023

A television in the stem room was not anchored down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 25, 2023

Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(c)(2)Sep 25, 2023

The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Sep 25, 2023

One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 3, 2022

The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Oct 3, 2022

One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Oct 3, 2022

The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 3, 2022

The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Oct 3, 2022

The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Oct 3, 2022

One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 3, 2022

The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Oct 3, 2022

The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Oct 3, 2022

One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Oct 3, 2022

One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 3, 2022

The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Oct 3, 2022

The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(1)Oct 5, 2021

During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver wipe a toy that was placed in a child's mouth with a plain water paper towel and place back in the play center.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Oct 5, 2021

During the inspection a caregiver left two toddlers ages 22 months and 18 months unsupervised in the classroom to open the front door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 5, 2021

During the walkthrough I observed play equipment that had visible dirt and tree debris. I observed buckets containing water with bugs in the water.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 5, 2021

During the walkthrough I observed play equipment that had visible dirt and tree debris. I observed buckets containing water with bugs in the water.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Oct 5, 2021

During the inspection a caregiver left two toddlers ages 22 months and 18 months unsupervised in the classroom to open the front door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(1)Oct 5, 2021

During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver wipe a toy that was placed in a child's mouth with a plain water paper towel and place back in the play center.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(1)Oct 5, 2021

During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver wipe a toy that was placed in a child's mouth with a plain water paper towel and place back in the play center.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 5, 2021

During the walkthrough I observed play equipment that had visible dirt and tree debris. I observed buckets containing water with bugs in the water.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 5, 2021

During the walkthrough I observed play equipment that had visible dirt and tree debris. I observed buckets containing water with bugs in the water.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Oct 5, 2021

During the inspection a caregiver left two toddlers ages 22 months and 18 months unsupervised in the classroom to open the front door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Oct 5, 2021

During the inspection a caregiver left two toddlers ages 22 months and 18 months unsupervised in the classroom to open the front door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(1)Oct 5, 2021

During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver wipe a toy that was placed in a child's mouth with a plain water paper towel and place back in the play center.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esperanza Heights's safety grade?

Esperanza Heights has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 3.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Esperanza Heights have?

Esperanza Heights has 84 total violations on record, including 48 critical, 32 serious, and 4 minor.

When was Esperanza Heights last inspected?

Esperanza Heights was last inspected on November 14, 2025.

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