Deer Park Kindercare
602 W PASADENA BLVD, Deer Park, TX 77536 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 145
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kay Haley
- Phone
- (281) 479-6121
- Regulated since
- Jan 1, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 97465 · number 150538- 747
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (3), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two children's records evaluated were missing the emergency contact's address on file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that director did not ensure the employees complied with minimum standards when children in care were left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, it was determined two children in care were left unsupervised in the restroom.
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 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Other
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver provided misleading information during the investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver was using an electronic I-pad while supervising children in the playground.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver did not provide adequate supervision when child in care walked out of the playground unsupervised.
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 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Other Serious
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation is missing carbon monoxide detector installed and operating.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One personnel record evaluated was missing one hour of annual training for child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-04. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Food & allergies
Inspector observe two infant feeding bottles inside the refrigerator that were not labeled. Note: corrected when bottles labeled with child's name.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-27.
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Staff background & training
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May 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found that a parent was not notified of an incident regarding their child that was in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-04. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Illness & medication
It was found that an incident report was not created for a child in care that was involved in an incident that required an incident report. This was corrected when an incident report was created.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
I observe exposed wiring hanging from television and CD player accessible to children in after-school room. Note: corrected when wiring removed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-18.
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Other
I observe sleeping cots not labeled with child's name or other identifying information in the toddler and pre-k rooms. 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 2023-07-18.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined caregivers did not account for all children after going to playground.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for twenty minutes.
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 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
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Other Serious
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a qualified designated director as required per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observe two garbage cans overflowing with garbage in the playground. Note: corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observe the restrooms in the school-age classroom unsanitary and toilet not operating.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the bus used for transportation did not have complete first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Illness & medication
Three children's records were missing current immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Records & paperwork
Five children's records were missing the child's physician information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Safety & premises
Three children's records evaluated were missing the home address for emergency contacts.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Safety & premises
I did not observe current emergency drills conducted and documented as required.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Staff background & training
Three personnel records evaluated were incomplete and missing employment affidavit, picture ID, and policy statement.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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