Humble Beginners
3713 SAYERS ST, Houston, TX 77026 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Claudetta Wallace
- Phone
- (713) 673-2229
- Regulated since
- Sep 27, 2001
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 192215 · number 810577
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver lacked good judgment when placing a 1-year-old child in a restrictive device for timeout in the classroom restroom.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to make a self-report to CCR within 2 days concerning the occurrence of prohibitive punishment, an other non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm. The incident occurred on 5/4/26, and the self-report was made on 5/18/26.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Illness & medication
The incident that occurred on 5/4/26 was not notated on the Incident report form nor shared with the parent.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Other Serious
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not demonstrate competency and good judgment when an injury occurred with a child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Other
A less serious injury was caused by a caregiver with a child while in care and the parent was not notified.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Illness & medication
An incident/accident report form was not shared with the parent at pickup or via email on the less than serious injury of the child.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Other Serious
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing table had a nonabsorbent pad that was ripped.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary director needs to complete three clock hours of the annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 6 staff files missing 2-hour transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Other Serious
The center needs a working carbon monoxide detector installed.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 6 children's files missing a heatlh statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-08.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 6 children's files is missing immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-08.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four infants did not have an updated feeding instruction forms.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-02.
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Other Serious
Two children on the van did not have boaster seats.
HHSC 746.5607(e)(4)(A) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-01-30.
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Other
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Oct 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a updated fire inspection, The last fire inspection was on 10/5/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The director attendance records were not available.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One director owes certificates for 5 hours annual training to include topics in Food Allergy and Building Physical Safety. One director owes certificates for 6.5 hours annual training to include topics in Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, and Food Allergy.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
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Safety & premises
The loose-fill for the pre-k playground with a playing surface under 5 feet was measured at 4 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During review of Transportation the operation was found to not have Emergency medical information for 13 children being transportated. This was corrected when the director placed the information in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.