Children Today @ Lamar High School
3325 WESTHEIMER RD, Houston, TX 77098 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 126
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cera St. Mary
- Phone
- (832) 880-1777
- Regulated since
- May 6, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1366478 · number 1714652
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2025 | 20 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (8) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (5), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The proper depth of loose fill material is not being maintained on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-22.
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Other
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Feb 9, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Other
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
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Nov 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Other
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed on her personal phone while children were in care.
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 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
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Other
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
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Other
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Sep 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver did not treat a child with courtesy, respect, or patience by aggressively pulling the child's bib from their neck.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver placed a child at the feeding table during naptime.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-28.
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Other Serious
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Mar 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing the annual 24 hours of training have been completed.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Other
Proof of liability insurance was unavailabe for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child's snack was placed directly on the table during snack time. Note: The caregiver did place the child's snack on a napkin.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-05.
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Records & paperwork
Personnel records for 1 out 6 staff was unavailable upon request.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
1 out of 5 files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
10 children were left unsupervised in the pre-k room during naptime.
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 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing the annual 24 hours of training have been completed.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Supervision & ratios
During naptime, the director was counted in child/caregiver ratio without an additional staff present in the building. Note: 2 additionial caregivers arrived during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Other
Proof of liability insurance was unavailabe for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Other Serious
A caregiver yelled at a child during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Records & paperwork
Personnel records for 1 out 6 staff was unavailable upon request.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
1 out of 5 files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 5, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not reported the number of employees who have ceased working during the previous year.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not reported the number of employees who have ceased working during the previous year.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 4, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not designated a qualified director.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out of 4 staff files evaulated did not have training in all special topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the Infant II classroom was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated they were responsible for six children, however eight were present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-03. Correction verified 2023-04-18.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have documentation showing 22 hours of annual training was completed.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-04-18.
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Staff background & training
The director is in need of 25 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-04-18.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver is in need of first aid training.
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 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-04-27.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver is in need of skills based Pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-04-27.
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Other Serious
An awakened fifteen month old was observed in a rocker. The child was in the rocker for more than 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-03. Correction verified 2023-04-18.
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Safety & premises
The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include the following: -Procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. -How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: -Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care -Authorization for emergency care for each child in care -The child tracking system information for children in care Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-03.
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Safety & premises
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child enrolled.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-04-18.
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Illness & medication
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-04-27.
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Other
The sign in and sign out log in the Infant II classroom did not reflect the number of children present. The log showed seven children signed in, however eight were present. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-03. Correction verified 2023-04-18.
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Staff background & training
One staff member's personnel file was not available for review during this inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-04-18.
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Other Serious
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Apr 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregiver in infant room did not know her responsibilities while in charge.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(2) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The caregiver left 4 infants for 3 minutes to guide the new caregiver in toddler room next door. The caregiver left 4 toddlers for 5 minutes to help one toddler to go to bathroom accross the hallway.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Food & allergies
The label with the infant's first name and initial of last name was not available on 4 milk bottles in infant room.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Staff background & training
There was no label with the toddler's first name and initial of last name or otherwise individually assigned to each toddler on 3 sip cups using by todders in care.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The ABC mat in toddler room needs to cleaned.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Records & paperwork
The maintenance check list was not available to review during inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Safety & premises
The center did not practice fire drill monthly since 07/19/2021.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Other
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