Torah Day School
10900 FONDREN RD, Houston, TX 77096 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 137
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-04:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Chaya Kaufmann
- Phone
- (713) 777-2000
- Regulated since
- Apr 6, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 96789 · number 132548
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (12), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 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 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 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 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 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 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A frequent visitor was observed to be present with children without notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU)
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 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-09.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver hired 8/2022 without previous experience did not have the required 24 hours of pre-service training
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Staff background & training
Of the 4 staff records reviewed, 4 did not have completed annual training for the 2022-2023 training year available for review. 1 caregiver had 13 hours of training available for review
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Staff background & training
Required annual training for the director was not avaiable for review
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Staff background & training
Current training in pediatric 1st aid was not available for 2 caregivers NOTE: Training is scheduled for 1/14/2024
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 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Staff background & training
Current training in pediatric CPR was not available for 2 caregivers NOTE: Training is scheduled for 1/14/2024
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation was observed to be over capacity. The operations capacity is 60. 64 chidlren were observed to be in care, The operation was over capacity by 4
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was observed to be using an apartment building to care for children. The apartment building has not been approved by CCR for use by children. NOTE: The operation was informed that they needed to immediately stop using the additional space and return to the designated space on the permit until CCR has approved the additional space.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
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Other
Children's products certification has not been completed within the last year. NOTE: CPSC was completed during the inspection and made available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-09.
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Safety & premises
Of the 6 childrens records reviewed, A designated emergency contact was not available for 6 children
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios
A health statement signed by a health care professional was not available for review for 2 children in care,
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A frequent visitor was observed to be present with children without notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU)
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 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-09.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver hired 8/2022 without previous experience did not have the required 24 hours of pre-service training
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Staff background & training
Of the 4 staff records reviewed, 4 did not have completed annual training for the 2022-2023 training year available for review. 1 caregiver had 13 hours of training available for review
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Staff background & training
Required annual training for the director was not avaiable for review
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Staff background & training
Current training in pediatric 1st aid was not available for 2 caregivers NOTE: Training is scheduled for 1/14/2024
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 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Staff background & training
Current training in pediatric CPR was not available for 2 caregivers NOTE: Training is scheduled for 1/14/2024
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation was observed to be over capacity. The operations capacity is 60. 64 chidlren were observed to be in care, The operation was over capacity by 4
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was observed to be using an apartment building to care for children. The apartment building has not been approved by CCR for use by children. NOTE: The operation was informed that they needed to immediately stop using the additional space and return to the designated space on the permit until CCR has approved the additional space.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
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Other
Children's products certification has not been completed within the last year. NOTE: CPSC was completed during the inspection and made available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-09.
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Safety & premises
Of the 6 childrens records reviewed, A designated emergency contact was not available for 6 children
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios
A health statement signed by a health care professional was not available for review for 2 children in care,
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 27, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023 as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 27, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023 as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 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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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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