Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave

5750 S RICE AVE, Houston, TX 77081Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

32 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 17, 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
Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave
License number
1784079
Location
5750 S RICE AVE, Houston, TX 77081
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
32 inspections, last inspected February 17, 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

76

Total Violations

Feb 17, 2026

Last Inspection

149

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (76)

CRITICALHEALTH746.3405Feb 6, 2026

During the inspection, the stove was observed to have been used to cook noodles. The stove was previously tagged by the Houston Health Department not to be used. The operation failed to follow restrictions placed by the Health inspector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Feb 6, 2026

The infant caregiver was observed to be feeding two children oatmeal from the same bowl. The caregiver was also observed to be hand feeding multiple children animal crackers off of one plate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Feb 6, 2026

During the inspection, several living german roaches were observed crawling around the sink and counter in the infant room and pre-k room, floor of the afterschool/night room. and in the kitchen on the floors, counters and sinks. Several dead roaches and droppings were also observed in the pre-k room and

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4971(2)Dec 19, 2025

The manufacture instructions for an open inflatable was not observed to be followed. 10 children were observed to be on the inflatable at one time and the youngest child playing was between 3-4 yrs old. NOTE: The instructions state no more than 1 child at a time and the minumum age is 4 yrs old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4305Dec 19, 2025

The operation was observed to be using outdoor space for an inflatable that has not been approved by CCR or is inclosed with a fence. Children present in this space were observed to be under the age of 5yrs old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4971(1)Dec 19, 2025

The manufacture instructions for an emclosed inflatable was not observed to be followed. More than 20 children were observed to be on the inflatable at one time and the youngest child playing was 2yrs old. NOTE: The instructions state no more than 6 children at one time and the minumum age is 3yrs old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 19, 2025

Two individuals were observed to be present and incare of children without notification of eligibility from the background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4601(8)Dec 19, 2025

Two bouce houses were observed to be installed on concrete

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(C)Dec 8, 2025

During the walkthrough, one caregiver was observed to be sweeping their room and another caregiver was observed moping their room. Both caregivers were supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Dec 8, 2025

Based on the review of the fire drills. The operation has not completed an drill in under 3 minutes. All drills were completed in 5 minutes and one took 7 minutes to be completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3301(e)Dec 8, 2025

Children were observed asking for seconds. One child was given more food. The caregiver was told there was no more food for the other children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(c)Dec 8, 2025

The diriver was observed returing from a bus run. After parking driver locked the door and walked inside the building without completing a safety check of the vehicle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(a)(7)(A)Dec 8, 2025

The director did not have current traning in transportation. Training expired 3/27/2025

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Nov 24, 2025

Several dead roaches and droppings were observed on a drawer on on the floor in the kitchen area. One living roach was observed crawing on the drawer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Aug 14, 2024

A child was observed to be watching tv while eating breakfast. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the television was turned off

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(7)Aug 14, 2024

A 23 mo old was observed eating whole grapes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Aug 8, 2024

Staff records were reviewed for 5 caregivers. Training in the following areas: Emergency preparedness Building and physical premise safety hazardous materials abuse and neglect communicable diseases

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Aug 8, 2024

Records for 10 children was reviewed and observed to be missing the following: 4 did not have a health statement, one signed by the health care provider. 2 did not have address listed for emergency contact. 2 with listed diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy plan on file. 1 did not have authorization for emergency medical treatment 1 did not have a special needs statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5607(b)Aug 8, 2024

2 booster seats manufactured in 2009 and expired 2019 were observed to be on the vehicle. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the booster seats were disposed of during the inspection and new seats were purchased.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Aug 8, 2024

Director was observed to be missing the following trainings: Emergency preparedness Building and physical premise safety hazardous materials abuse and neglect communicable diseases Medication Allergy response

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 8, 2024

One caregiver was observed with 16 children 2y-6yr. The specified age group was 3yrs old. The caregiver was over ratio by 1.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(6)Aug 6, 2024

A copy of the montly menu was not observed to be posted in a prominent and publicly accessible place.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3001(2)Aug 6, 2024

Emergency medical authorization for each child transported on a field trip was not available. Emergency and parent contact information was not listed for 2 children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317Aug 6, 2024

A can of spaghetti sauce dated 5/24/23 was observed to be open in the refrigerator. A gallon of milk dated 8/4/24 was observed in a second refrigerator.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Aug 6, 2024

A written activity plan was not observed in the school-age group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1013(a)Aug 6, 2024

The caregiver in charge in the director's absence did not have access to field trip information requested by Child Care Regulation. The caregiver also could not access the keys to the vehicles used for transportation during the visit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(1)Aug 6, 2024

Menu substitions were not observed to be recorded. The posted menu in the kitchen stated lunch for 8/6 included mangos, carrots, bread, turkey, and ham. Children in care were served spaghetti, manderine, and mixed veggies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(3)Aug 6, 2024

A box fan was observed to be on the floor and in reach of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 6, 2024

In the school age room, A ceiling tile was observed to be missing and in need of repair. A large tarp was observed to be falling off of the playground cover.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(8)Aug 6, 2024

A bowl of peeled manderine oranges and a can of tomato sauce was observed to be open and uncovered in the refrigerator. In the freezer, a bag of fish sticks was observed to be open and not properly sealed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(4)Aug 6, 2024

Several broken and torn nap mats were observed in the pre-k group and school age group. The torn mats exposed the foam padding underneath and could not be properly sanitized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3001(1)Aug 6, 2024

One permission slip reviewed for a field trip did not include the child's name

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2505(4)(C)Aug 6, 2024

A child was observed to be sleeping with a training cup.Milk was observed in the bottom of the cup. NOTE: The cup was removed from the child during the inspection

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Aug 6, 2024

A television in the school-age group was observed to be on and napmats were observed on the floor. During the walkthrough caregivers were observed removing the school age children and taking them outside. According to the caregiver in charge, they only watched for 15 minutes beucase they didn't want to sleep.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Mar 22, 2024

The operation failed to operate in compliance with the Minimum Standards regarding training requirements when the director provided altered documentation related to transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Mar 14, 2024

Of the 5 records reviewed for children, one did not have the address listed for an emergency contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Mar 14, 2024

One caregiver did not have current CPR. Training expired 11/30/2023

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Mar 14, 2024

One caregiver did not have current 1st aid training. Training expired 11/30/2023

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Mar 14, 2024

Transportation training was not available for the director who provided transportation for children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Feb 20, 2024

Transportation training was not available for the director who provided transportation for children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Feb 20, 2024

One caregiver did not have current CPR. Training expired 11/30/2023

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Feb 20, 2024

Of the 5 records reviewed for children, one did not have the address listed for an emergency contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 20, 2024

One caregiver did not have current 1st aid training. Training expired 11/30/2023

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Feb 13, 2024

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver failed to use good judgement when they placed an infant in a baby jumper to stop them from removing the shelves from a refrigerator located in the classroom. The infant exceeded the height and weight limits listed by the manufacture. This resulted in the jumper tipping over with the infant inside. The caregiver did not immediately give aid and continued to speak with a parent that was present in the room. The caregiver also failed to use self-control with they used profane and inappropriate language in the presence of children after being instructed by a food program representative that the snack prepared for the infants could not be served.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 13, 2024

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver was allowed access to children prior to receiving notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit. The caregiver provided care to children from 1/29-1/31. The background check was not submitted until 1/30. The operation did not receive results of the background check until 2/12.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Feb 13, 2024

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver with no prior experience, hired 1/29/24, was in care of children and counted in ratio before completing at least 8 hours of preservice training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1003(4)Feb 13, 2024

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the director failed to ensure all employees were supervised. The director was unaware an incident where a caregiver placed an infant in a baby jumper that tipped over with the infant inside. The director was also not aware of incidents were the a caregiver left infants unattended on a diaper changing table, placed prohibited items (boppy pillows, bottles, and blankets) in cribs with infants, used profane and inappropriate language in the presence of children . According to the director, they were not aware of anything going on with the caregiver until CCR informed them of the allegations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.3407(13)Aug 25, 2023

A bottle of disinfectant spray was accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Aug 25, 2023

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The folloiwng information was missing: 1. One lacked a hre date 2. Three lacked infromation on special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Aug 25, 2023

A follow-up inspection was completed and compliance was not met. Five lacked a signed statement that a copy of the personnel and operational policies were received and one lacked a notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(2)Aug 25, 2023

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The school-age, pre-k and toddler classrooms do not have activity plans that include specifc activities and dates.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Aug 25, 2023

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The folloiwng infromaiton is missing from the operational polciies: 1. Procedures for handling medical emergencies 2 Procedures for parental notifications 3. Procedures for parents to review the most recent Licensing inspection report and a copy of Minimum Standards 4. The correct contact information for tLicensing website. 5. Requirements for staff vaccinations 6. Procedures for providing inclusive services for children with special care needs 7. Statement that the center is in a gang free zone. 8. Staff requirements for recognizing, reporting the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, things the center will do to increase staff and parent awareness. 9. Benefits of outdoor play, type of activities the children will participate in while outside, recommended clothing and footwear and the plan for physical activity when the weather prevents the children from going outside

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Aug 25, 2023

The school-age children were watching televiosn during rest time. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(b)Aug 25, 2023

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Four children's records lack a health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Aug 25, 2023

The seats in the kidney shaped table in the toddler classroom are not equipped with safety straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Aug 25, 2023

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Three children's records were behind with immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Aug 25, 2023

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. A list of current employees is not posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(a)(4)Aug 25, 2023

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building in the event of severe weather.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Aug 25, 2023

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Six staff do not have signed documentation by the staff and the trainer that orienatin to the center was completed. Pictures were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 25, 2023

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Loose-fill surfacing has not been added to the playground use zones.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(5)Aug 8, 2023

The director and one staff are not documenting the daye and hours worked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(a)(4)Aug 8, 2023

The evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building in the event of severe weather.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-09

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(b)Aug 8, 2023

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 7 lacked a health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Aug 8, 2023

The following information was missing from the operational policies: 1. Procedures for handling medical emergencies 2 Procedures for parental notifications 3. Procedures for parents to review the most recent Licensing inspection report and a copy of Minimum Standards 4. The correct contact information for the local Licensing office and website 5. Emergency Preparedness plan 6. Requirements for staff vaccinations 7. Procedures for providing inclusive services for children with special care needs 8. Statement that the center is in a gang free zone. 9. Staff requirements for recognizing, reporting the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, things the center will do to increase staff and parent awareness. 10. Benefits of outdoor play, type of activities the children will participate in while outside, recommended clothing and footwear and the plan for physical activity when the weather prevents the children from going outside

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 8, 2023

The loose fill surfacing on one playground has been overgrown by grass.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

SERIOUSSAFETY746.405(4)Aug 8, 2023

The correct contact infromation for the local Child Care Regulation office is not posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Aug 8, 2023

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. All lacked the date of admission 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 3. Two lacked the address of the emergency contact 4. One lacked the phone number for the people that can pick up the child 5. All lacked the required new information regarding special needs and water activities 6. Three lacked a shot record 7. One lacked a vision and hearing screening

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Aug 8, 2023

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 4 were behind with immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Aug 8, 2023

A list of current employees is not posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.207(a)Aug 8, 2023

Parents were not notified at the time of enrollment that the center does not have liability insurance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Aug 8, 2023

Of the 7 staff records evaluated, 5 have not completed an orientation to the center.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Aug 8, 2023

Of the 7 staff records evaluated, 1 staff has not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratios.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Aug 8, 2023

Of the 7 staff records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. All lacked a hire date 2. All lacked notarized affidavits 3. Five lacked a signed statement that a copy of the operation and personnel policies were received.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(2)Aug 8, 2023

The actuvity plans do not include the specific activities for each age group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave's safety grade?

Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave 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 Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave have?

Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave has 76 total violations on record, including 50 critical, 26 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave last inspected?

Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave was last inspected on February 17, 2026.

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