The Nest School Towne Lake
17721 LAKECREST VIEW DR, Cypress, TX 77433 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 225
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Briana Brown
- Phone
- (346) 550-7201
- Regulated since
- May 28, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1460410 · number 1785653
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 20 | 13 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (3), Other (6) |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
An evacuation diagram was not posted in one of the classrooms used by children. Note: The operation posted the diagram during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5207(a) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver did not set appropriate behavior expectations.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Other Serious
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Oct 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not practice good judgment when walking a child to their nap mat inappropriately.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Other Serious
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Other Serious
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Aug 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not intervene to guide a child when a child stood at the bottom of a slide and jumped off of the slide and injured themselves.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-29. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
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Other Serious
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Jul 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
As of today, 7/24/25 the provider has not submitted education documents showing how a caregiver meets minimum educational requirements.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-07-31.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed in a high chair and the safety straps were not fastened. Note: Caregiver fastened the straps during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 10, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not provided the annual fire inspection report that was requested on May 14th, 2025.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Records & paperwork
The provider has not submitted education documents showing how a caregiver meets minimum educational requirements.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
1 out of 10 employee files evaluated did not contain the skills-based CPR Training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Safety & premises
Children's files evaluated were missing the following admission information: - Name, Address and Phone number of the emergency medical facility or physician. - Name, Address and Phone number of emergency contact person - Date of Admission
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing a completed health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
A food allergy emergency plan was missing the parent signature.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
Documentation showing the annual fire inspection report from the local fire marshal was not available to review upon request.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Safety & premises
Staff files evaluated were missing the following information: - Photo ID or Driver's License - Documentation showing staff meet minimum education requirements - Education documents written in a foreign language were not translated to English - Employment Affidavit Form
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver did not set appropriate behavior expectations when children were observed climbing on the tables and the couch and fighting with one another.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, children were observed running in and out of the restroom unattended.
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 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Discipline & child guidance
Based on the information obtained, the operation did not provide parents the opportunity to review an alleged incident of abuse when it was requested.
HHSC 746.521(8) — Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Other Serious
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Mar 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the information obtained from the operation, the skill-based portion of CPR training was not completed for the director.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, I observed one classroom with part of the ceiling open. I also observed another classroom with water damages to the wall and water spots on the ceiling.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Other Serious
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Jun 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, the operation will be cited for a caregiver who used prohibited punishment towards a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the initial inspection a person who calls themselves the center director did not have a background check on file while present at the operation and around children in care.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 1, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to designate a qualified director.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection the operation had not completed the monthly required fire drills for the month of October.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the Fire Extinguishers.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the smoke detector.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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