Esperanza School

1100 ROY ST BLDG A, Houston, TX 77007Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

20 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 4, 2026

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 3, 2026

Provider
Esperanza School
License number
1156406
Location
1100 ROY ST BLDG A, Houston, TX 77007
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
20 inspections, last inspected February 4, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

90

Total Violations

Feb 4, 2026

Last Inspection

534

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (90)

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jan 20, 2026

Six caregivers did not have all of the required annual training topics. The caregivers were missing the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Administering Medication Understanding building and physical premises safety,

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Jan 20, 2026

The directors did not have all of the required annual training topics. The directors were missing the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Administering Medication Understanding building and physical premises safety,

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jan 20, 2026

Six caregivers did not have all of the required annual training topics. The caregivers were missing the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Administering Medication Understanding building and physical premises safety,

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Jan 20, 2026

The directors did not have all of the required annual training topics. The directors were missing the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Administering Medication Understanding building and physical premises safety,

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jan 20, 2026

Six caregivers did not have all of the required annual training topics. The caregivers were missing the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Administering Medication Understanding building and physical premises safety,

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Jan 20, 2026

The directors did not have all of the required annual training topics. The directors were missing the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Administering Medication Understanding building and physical premises safety,

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(1)Oct 10, 2025

A caregiver in an infant classroom is not adhering to the proper diaper changing steps and is not cleaning the children thoroughly during diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(19)Oct 10, 2025

The operation does not have information regarding providing and applying insect repellant in their operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(19)Oct 10, 2025

The operation does not have information regarding providing and applying insect repellant in their operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(1)Oct 10, 2025

A caregiver in an infant classroom is not adhering to the proper diaper changing steps and is not cleaning the children thoroughly during diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(19)Oct 10, 2025

The operation does not have information regarding providing and applying insect repellant in their operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(1)Oct 10, 2025

A caregiver in an infant classroom is not adhering to the proper diaper changing steps and is not cleaning the children thoroughly during diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(15)Feb 24, 2025

One of the children with an epi pen did not have a completed allergy plan

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Feb 24, 2025

An epi-pen on hand expired in 2024

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Feb 24, 2025

Six of the reviewed caregiver files had less than the required 24 hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 24, 2025

Seven of the reviewed feeding instructions have not been updated within the 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Feb 24, 2025

The reviewed director file had less than the required 30 hours of training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Feb 24, 2025

There was a missed fire inspection for January 2025

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(15)Feb 24, 2025

One of the children with an epi pen did not have a completed allergy plan

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Feb 24, 2025

The reviewed director file had less than the required 30 hours of training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 24, 2025

Seven of the reviewed feeding instructions have not been updated within the 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Feb 24, 2025

Six of the reviewed caregiver files had less than the required 24 hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Feb 24, 2025

An epi-pen on hand expired in 2024

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Feb 24, 2025

The reviewed director file had less than the required 30 hours of training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Feb 24, 2025

There was a missed fire inspection for January 2025

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(15)Feb 24, 2025

One of the children with an epi pen did not have a completed allergy plan

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 24, 2025

Seven of the reviewed feeding instructions have not been updated within the 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Feb 24, 2025

Six of the reviewed caregiver files had less than the required 24 hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Feb 24, 2025

An epi-pen on hand expired in 2024

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Feb 24, 2025

There was a missed fire inspection for January 2025

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 29, 2024

Two contractor workers did not have a background check for the operation, one of the contractor worker had an background for a different operation that does not share the same governing body as the operation. Corrected: When the contractor workers left for the day.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1401(c)Feb 29, 2024

Two contractor workers who were counted into ratio and working with a group of children did not meet caregivers qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 29, 2024

Two contractor workers did not have a background check for the operation, one of the contractor worker had an background for a different operation that does not share the same governing body as the operation. Corrected: When the contractor workers left for the day.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Feb 29, 2024

In the pre-school class room they was a broken toilet top. On the toddler playground they were screws that where to sticking out to far and children could hurt themselves.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5607(b)Feb 29, 2024

The operation had six booster seats in the van that have expired in 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1401(c)Feb 29, 2024

Two contractor workers who were counted into ratio and working with a group of children did not meet caregivers qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Feb 29, 2024

In the pre-school class room they was a broken toilet top. On the toddler playground they were screws that where to sticking out to far and children could hurt themselves.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5607(b)Feb 29, 2024

The operation had six booster seats in the van that have expired in 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 29, 2024

Two contractor workers did not have a background check for the operation, one of the contractor worker had an background for a different operation that does not share the same governing body as the operation. Corrected: When the contractor workers left for the day.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1401(c)Feb 29, 2024

Two contractor workers who were counted into ratio and working with a group of children did not meet caregivers qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5607(b)Feb 29, 2024

The operation had six booster seats in the van that have expired in 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Feb 29, 2024

In the pre-school class room they was a broken toilet top. On the toddler playground they were screws that where to sticking out to far and children could hurt themselves.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(7)Oct 30, 2023

A caregiver did not was their hands after cleaning a child noise. Corrected: When the caregiver was directed to go wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(7)Oct 30, 2023

A caregiver did not was their hands after cleaning a child noise. Corrected: When the caregiver was directed to go wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(7)Oct 30, 2023

A caregiver did not was their hands after cleaning a child noise. Corrected: When the caregiver was directed to go wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(5)Jun 14, 2023

One caregiver is missing 2 1/2 hours of training for training year 6/21/ 2021 to 6/21/2022. Another caregiver is missing 8 1/2 hours of training for training year 5/29/2022 to 5/29/2023. Corrected: The first caregiver 2 1/2 hours training was taken from training year 6/21/2022 to 6/21/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(5)Jun 14, 2023

One caregiver is missing 2 1/2 hours of training for training year 6/21/ 2021 to 6/21/2022. Another caregiver is missing 8 1/2 hours of training for training year 5/29/2022 to 5/29/2023. Corrected: The first caregiver 2 1/2 hours training was taken from training year 6/21/2022 to 6/21/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(5)Jun 14, 2023

One caregiver is missing 2 1/2 hours of training for training year 6/21/ 2021 to 6/21/2022. Another caregiver is missing 8 1/2 hours of training for training year 5/29/2022 to 5/29/2023. Corrected: The first caregiver 2 1/2 hours training was taken from training year 6/21/2022 to 6/21/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Nov 14, 2022

It was stated by the caregiver in blue eagles class they had 15 children when I counted they were 21 children. In the red eagles class it was stated by the caregiver they had 23 when I counted they were 24 children. Corrected: When the caregivers recounted the children and the director called row and added the child that was missing to the roll sheet.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Nov 14, 2022

It was stated by the caregiver in blue eagles class they had 15 children when I counted they were 21 children. In the red eagles class it was stated by the caregiver they had 23 when I counted they were 24 children. Corrected: When the caregivers recounted the children and the director called row and added the child that was missing to the roll sheet.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Nov 14, 2022

In a few classrooms the changing table mats were torn. Corrected: When the operation change the mats for new ones.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Nov 14, 2022

It was stated by the caregiver in blue eagles class they had 15 children when I counted they were 21 children. In the red eagles class it was stated by the caregiver they had 23 when I counted they were 24 children. Corrected: When the caregivers recounted the children and the director called row and added the child that was missing to the roll sheet.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Nov 14, 2022

In a few classrooms the changing table mats were torn. Corrected: When the operation change the mats for new ones.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Nov 14, 2022

In a few classrooms the changing table mats were torn. Corrected: When the operation change the mats for new ones.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5627Jul 12, 2022

The operation did not have documentation on when the vehicles were purchase.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 12, 2022

The operation had two caregivers with pending background checks in the classroom with children..

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Jul 12, 2022

A child was with an allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jul 12, 2022

A few classrooms in the operation did not have a cover over the plugs. (toddler and preschool classroom.) Corrected: When the caregiver placed a cover over the plug.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jul 12, 2022

The director and caregiver do not have transportation training it expired on 5/22/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5627Jul 12, 2022

The operation did not have documentation on when the vehicles were purchase.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jul 12, 2022

A few classrooms in the operation did not have a cover over the plugs. (toddler and preschool classroom.) Corrected: When the caregiver placed a cover over the plug.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Jul 12, 2022

A child was with an allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-19

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 12, 2022

The operation had two caregivers with pending background checks in the classroom with children..

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jul 12, 2022

The director and caregiver do not have transportation training it expired on 5/22/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jul 12, 2022

A few classrooms in the operation did not have a cover over the plugs. (toddler and preschool classroom.) Corrected: When the caregiver placed a cover over the plug.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jul 12, 2022

The director and caregiver do not have transportation training it expired on 5/22/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 12, 2022

The operation had two caregivers with pending background checks in the classroom with children..

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5627Jul 12, 2022

The operation did not have documentation on when the vehicles were purchase.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Jul 12, 2022

A child was with an allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)May 14, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was left on the daycare van alone for approximately 15-20 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(1)May 14, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the driver did not have a list to account for all of the children being transported on the day of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)May 14, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was left on the daycare van alone for approximately 15-20 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)May 14, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation a caregiver did not complete a thorough check of the operation?s vehicle which resulted in a child being left unattended.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)May 14, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation a caregiver did not complete a thorough check of the operation?s vehicle which resulted in a child being left unattended.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(1)May 14, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the driver did not have a list to account for all of the children being transported on the day of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)May 14, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation a caregiver did not complete a thorough check of the operation?s vehicle which resulted in a child being left unattended.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)May 14, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was left on the daycare van alone for approximately 15-20 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(1)May 14, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the driver did not have a list to account for all of the children being transported on the day of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5405May 10, 2022

The gas inspection had expired on 4/25/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5405May 10, 2022

The gas inspection had expired on 4/25/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5405May 10, 2022

The gas inspection had expired on 4/25/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Oct 7, 2021

One infant in the Caterpillars classroom was swaddle while in the crib. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed infant from the swaddler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Oct 7, 2021

Three classroom caregivers did not know the correct number of children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Oct 7, 2021

One infant in the Caterpillars classroom was swaddle while in the crib. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed infant from the swaddler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 7, 2021

One infant in the Doodlebugs classroom was missing an written feeding instruction updated by the parent. The last on file for the infant was signed by the parent on 8.5.2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Oct 7, 2021

Three classroom caregivers did not know the correct number of children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Oct 7, 2021

One infant in the Caterpillars classroom was swaddle while in the crib. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed infant from the swaddler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Oct 7, 2021

Three classroom caregivers did not know the correct number of children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 7, 2021

One infant in the Doodlebugs classroom was missing an written feeding instruction updated by the parent. The last on file for the infant was signed by the parent on 8.5.2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 7, 2021

One infant in the Doodlebugs classroom was missing an written feeding instruction updated by the parent. The last on file for the infant was signed by the parent on 8.5.2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esperanza School's safety grade?

Esperanza School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Esperanza School have?

Esperanza School has 90 total violations on record, including 57 critical, 33 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Esperanza School last inspected?

Esperanza School was last inspected on February 4, 2026.

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