Baytown Kindercare
3410 GARTH RD, Baytown, TX 77521 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Gina Cermeno
- Phone
- (281) 422-4224
- Regulated since
- Feb 17, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 101367 · number 210759- 747
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Discipline & child guidance (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on evidence received through interviews conducted during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited forms of discipline by grabbing children by their arms, hands, and shirts.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The base board behind toilet seats in the toddler's restroom was damaged.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-18. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Other
The napping cots in the toddler rooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected when cots labeled with number chart.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-07.
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Records & paperwork
There was no documentation of director documenting her arrival and departure times at the center. Note corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observe trash can in the playground overflowing with garbage. Note: corrected when garbage disposed.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the walkthrough I observed a waterhose lying on the ground of the playground This was corrected when the caregiver in charge removed the waterhose.
HHSC 746.5015(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-13.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The 2 caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Other Serious
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Apr 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
3 out of 10 infants did not have updated feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-10. Correction verified 2022-11-14.
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Safety & premises
A cord was hanging from a speaker at the top of a shelf. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-10.
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Other
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Oct 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained through the investigation inspection there is no section for parent participation located in the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(21) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-08-17. Correction verified 2022-09-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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