Crimson Early Learning Center
10101 BISSONNET ST STE T, Houston, TX 77036 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 82
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cathryn Shobo
- Phone
- (713) 726-8902
- Regulated since
- Feb 2, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1254024 · number 1632953
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 19 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (9), Records & paperwork (1), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director and one caregiver did not have current hazardous materials training.
HHSC 746.1303(9) — Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Staff background & training
Director did not have current CPR/First Aide Training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a current signed product certification page. NOTE: Director printed and signed the page at inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-05.
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Staff background & training
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Records were reviewed for 7 children enrolled. 3 wwere observed to be missing a completed emergency contact. 1 did not have authorized release persons. 2 did not have a health statement, 2 did not have special needs statement, and 1 did not have their schools information
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 22, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-25. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, staff has not been using positive methods of discipline when they are yelling at the children.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-06.
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Safety & premises
There was an ant mound outside during the investigation inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Other
During the investigation it was observed electrical outlets uncovered in the toddlers room.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-09.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation has not been sharing with parents the children's incident forms.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-06.
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Other
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Records were reviewed for 5 caregivers. 1 caregiver with an annual period of 9/2021-9/2022, only had 9.25 hours of annual training
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Staff background & training
Annual training for the director was reviewed, the director was observed to only have 10.25 hours in training for the 2021-2022 training year
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have updated training in First aid and CPR. Training expired 12/22. One caregiver did not have training available for review.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Illness & medication
Records were reviewed for 5 children enrolled. 2 did not have an address listed for the emergency contact. I did not have an immunization record and one did not have a health statement signed by the health care professional.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member with conditions on their background check failed to follow their conditions. The caregiver was observed to be unspervised with a group of children. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, another caregiver was added to the group to supervise the caregiver
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Other
Two children were observed on tablets watching Youtube videos during naptime.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 23, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed to be working at the operation without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-25. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member with conditions on their background check failed to follow their conditions
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver failed to use good judgement when putting rubber bands in a child's hair
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation the operation failed to report suspected neglect of a child.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to used positive methods of discipline after a child was removed from the class after making a comment that was seen as disrespectful
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a child was inappropriately disciplined when pulled by the arm by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Records & paperwork
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was no file available for review for a caregiver in charge of children
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not have training available for review in early brain development
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed to be present without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-24.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver in charge of children under 17 months did not have training available for review in the following topics: Sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS) Shaken baby syndrome Early brain development (EBD)
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-24.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have training available for review in early brain development
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-24.
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Staff background & training
Training for 3 caregivers including the director was reviewed. The director and 1 caregiver did not have training in pediatric 1st aid. NOTE: Training for the director stated "adult"
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Staff background & training
Training for 3 caregivers including the director was reviewed. The director and 1 caregiver did not have training in pediatric CPR NOTE: Training for the director stated "adult"
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Other
Upon arrival, a TV was observed to be on and playing the movie Coco while the children were napping. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the caregiver turned the TV off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-08.
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Other Serious
Two infants 12mo old were observed sleeping in baby bouncers.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-08. Correction verified 2022-02-24.
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Other
The Chilren products safety certificate (CPSC) was not observed to be updated. The last update was 9/2020. Corrected at inspection: The CPSC was updated during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-08.
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Other
The sign-in/out log was reviewed. 14 children were signed in but only 9 children were present. NOTE Corrected at inspection, the school-age children that left were signed out.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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