Amber Care Daycare & Learning Center
24503 CORNELL PARK LN, Katy, TX 77494 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amber Chaudhry
- Phone
- (832) 520-8544
- Regulated since
- Jul 2, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1130708 · number 1529722
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 20 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (4) |
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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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Primary caregivers file evaluated did not the preemployment affidavit for review.
HHSC 747.1207(7) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-14.
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Staff background & training
Primary caregiver's 30 clock hours of training was not made avalibel for review.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-14.
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Safety & premises
The wood fence in the backyard on the right side the fence the top board and bottom board was observed to be broken.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Supervision & ratios
8 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the parent's rights form in the file.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-14.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the health statement in the file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
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Records & paperwork
Safety Drills were not made available for review.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Primary caregivers file evaluated did not the preemployment affidavit for review.
HHSC 747.1207(7) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-14.
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Staff background & training
Primary caregiver's 30 clock hours of training was not made avalibel for review.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-14.
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Safety & premises
The wood fence in the backyard on the right side the fence the top board and bottom board was observed to be broken.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Supervision & ratios
8 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the parent's rights form in the file.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-14.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the health statement in the file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
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Records & paperwork
Safety Drills were not made available for review.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-14.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver cares for children under 24 months and did not complete training for sudden infant death syndrome and shaken baby syndrome.
HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other
Two outlets inside the home were uncovered in areas that are accessible to children.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver cares for children under 24 months and did not complete training for sudden infant death syndrome and shaken baby syndrome.
HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other
Two outlets inside the home were uncovered in areas that are accessible to children.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-05.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Cleaning supplies were located on a kitchen counter within a child's reach. NOTE: The deficiency was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-27.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguisher was located inside a pantry on a shelf and not mounted.
HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Cleaning supplies were located on a kitchen counter within a child's reach. NOTE: The deficiency was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-27.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguisher was located inside a pantry on a shelf and not mounted.
HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
3 toddlers were sitting in bouncers being fed during lunch and were not strapped in,
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-20.
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Illness & medication
A tube of perscription ointment was found without child's name on it.
HHSC 747.3605(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-20.
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Safety & premises
2 children's admission forms were missing emergency contact's information.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-05-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
3 toddlers were sitting in bouncers being fed during lunch and were not strapped in,
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-20.
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Illness & medication
A tube of perscription ointment was found without child's name on it.
HHSC 747.3605(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-20.
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Safety & premises
2 children's admission forms were missing emergency contact's information.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-05-10.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
An 18 month old child was observed to be laying in a bouncer drinking out of a cup.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Staff background & training
CPR First aid expired for both the caregiver and assistant on 02/24/2022.
HHSC 747.1303(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Other
4 children under the age of two were observed to be watching the television.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Other Serious
An 11 month old infant was observed to be in a bouncer for 45 minutes.
HHSC 747.2317(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Food & allergies
There was no infant feeding schedule for an 11 month old infant that is not yet eating table food.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
No child's hands were observed to be washed after diapering procedures.
HHSC 747.3213(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diapering surface was not sanitized between each child's diaper change.
HHSC 747.3307(d) — Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
An 18 month old child was observed to be laying in a bouncer drinking out of a cup.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Staff background & training
CPR First aid expired for both the caregiver and assistant on 02/24/2022.
HHSC 747.1303(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Other
4 children under the age of two were observed to be watching the television.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Other Serious
An 11 month old infant was observed to be in a bouncer for 45 minutes.
HHSC 747.2317(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Food & allergies
There was no infant feeding schedule for an 11 month old infant that is not yet eating table food.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
No child's hands were observed to be washed after diapering procedures.
HHSC 747.3213(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diapering surface was not sanitized between each child's diaper change.
HHSC 747.3307(d) — Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Staff background & training
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