Community Preschools At Eastex

5052 SCOTT ST, Houston, TX 77004 · Harris County

26cited violations

10serious

30inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 124
Ages: Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:00 PM
Director / administrator: Christina Pina
Phone: (346) 201-5515
Regulated since: Mar 1, 2022
HHSC IDs: Operation 1384323 · number 1725559
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 10
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 12
Records & paperwork 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Safety & premises (2)
2025	6	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4)
2024	8	8	Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2)
2023	2	0	Safety & premises (2)
2022	8	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Stationary equipment was observed not extending a minimum of six feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Stationary equipment was observed not extending a minimum of six feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation was observed not following the written activity plan by not providing children with outdoor play time.
  
  HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
- Safety & premises
  A play structure was observed not having the required six feet use zone in all directions.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
- Safety & premises
  There was no loose fill observed surrounding area around or under play equipment.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation was observed not following the written activity plan by not providing children with outdoor play time.
  
  HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
- Safety & premises
  A play structure was observed not having the required six feet use zone in all directions.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
- Safety & premises
  There was no loose fill observed surrounding area around or under play equipment.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
HHSC inspection history
May 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 11, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that supervision was not ensured when a child was able to wonder away from the restroom and found outside unsupervised by another caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver pinched a child in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation did not notify licensing of a situation that placed a child at risk.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation did not notify the parent of a situation that placed a child at risk.
  
  HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 11, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that supervision was not ensured when a child was able to wonder away from the restroom and found outside unsupervised by another caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver pinched a child in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation did not notify licensing of a situation that placed a child at risk.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation did not notify the parent of a situation that placed a child at risk.
  
  HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A hole besides a grated man hole in the middle of the play area was observed during the inspection. A washout drain was observed missing a cap on the top of the washout during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A hole besides a grated man hole in the middle of the play area was observed during the inspection. A washout drain was observed missing a cap on the top of the washout during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  During the walkthrough I observed a rope tied to two trees that posed a tripping hazard, I observed a sand table that was broken and was filled with toys that had mud and wet grass .This was corrected when the director removed the rope from the trees and removed the sand table.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-16.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
- Safety & premises
  During review of records 3 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for the emergency contact.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  During the walkthrough I observed a rope tied to two trees that posed a tripping hazard, I observed a sand table that was broken and was filled with toys that had mud and wet grass .This was corrected when the director removed the rope from the trees and removed the sand table.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-16.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
- Safety & premises
  During review of records 3 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for the emergency contact.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  One out of four caregiver files were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-21. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  One out of four caregiver files were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-21. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

Get the full file

HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Community Preschools at Eastex, 5052 SCOTT ST, Houston, TX 77004-7904 (operation ID 1384323, operation number 1725559), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.