Peggys Child Care INC.
2118 E 13TH ST, Deer Park, TX 77536 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 169
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Peggy Pickering
- Phone
- (281) 479-7948
- Regulated since
- Sep 12, 2002
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 202667 · number 815489
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Based on the information obtained, it was determined sleeping equipment was close to each other in the school-age room and did not allow for sufficient space for working or walking.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained, it was determined two children in care were left unsupervised during naptime.
HHSC 746.2909(5) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver inappropriately discipline child in care by placing child in a highchair for extended period.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff files evaluated were missing one hour of child maltreatment training.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Safety & premises
I observe three infant cribs not labeled with child's name. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-04.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver in the infant room stated there were ten children in care when there were eight children. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-14.
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Other Serious
During inspection on 06/14/2024, the inspector observed a six-week-old infant sleeping face down and there was no sleep exception form available for review. Note: this was corrected when infant was moved face up.
HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Records & paperwork
I did not observe current playground maintenance checklist available for review. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-14.
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Other Serious
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four caregiver's records evaluated were missing one hour of child maltreatment training.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-05. Correction verified 2023-07-05.
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Staff background & training
The on-line CPR recertification training obtain did not include use of a CPR manikin.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-08-10.
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Other
I observe several napping mats that were not labeled with child's name or other identification.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-05. Correction verified 2023-07-05.
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Other
No monthly playground checklist available for review.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-05. Correction verified 2023-07-05.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained during investigation, it was determined bus driver did not follow protocol to ensure child was dropped off at correct school.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during investigation, it was determined there was no written operational policies regarding parent may enter the operation.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-23. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Other Serious
No carbon monoxide detector in the building.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
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Other
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