Robert M Beren Academy
11333 CLIFFWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77035 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 126
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:45 AM-04:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Samantha Brown
- Phone
- (713) 723-7170
- Regulated since
- Dec 29, 2003
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 231717 · number 830658
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was observed to not have an annual fire inspection report available for review. The current fire inspection report posted is dated 7/16/2025
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-21. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Safety & premises
Seven out of ten children files were observed not to have the emergency medical care/ treatment completed and available for review as 8/21/26.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 20, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2025 by the due date.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A substitute as observed having direct access to children in care and the operation has not received an eligiblity notification from CBCU stating the subsitute can be present. Note: The substitute left the operation during the inspection.
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 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 11, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The permit holder is not maintaining compliance with minimum standard requirements.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation in writing before a planned closure of more than 5 consecutive days.
HHSC 746.301(8) — Notification of Planned Closure
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not submitted documentation showing the annual fire inspection has been conducted.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation still has not provided access to the director's personnel file upon request.
HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Other
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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection 3 caregivers were observed in classrooms with direct access to children. The caregivers background check statuses were inactive and the operation has not received a new notification stating the caregivers are eligible to be present. Note: All three caregivers left the operation during the inspection.
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 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Staff background & training
The operations employee list has not been validated since February 29th, 2024.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Safety & premises
Documentation showing the annual fire inspection has been conducted was not available for review upon request. The fire inspection report provided was dated for November 27th, 2023,
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Records & paperwork
The director's file was not available to review upon request.
HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 31, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
As of today, the operation has not submitted the documentation showing a qualified director is in place.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
As of today, the operation has not submitted documentation showing the annual training hours were completed for 9 staff files evaluated.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Staff background & training
As of today, the operation has not submitted documentation showing current CPR and First Aid training for 6 staff files evaluated.
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 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios
As of today, the operation has not submitted documentation to show there is a qualified center director to Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Staff background & training
As of today, the operation has not submitted documentation showing following information for 10 staff files that were evaluated: - Proof of Education - Photo ID - Proof of Background Check Request/Letter
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Annual training hours were missing or incomplete for 9 staff files evaluated.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
Documentation showing current CPR and First Aid training for 6 staff files was missing or expired.
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 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report a change of director to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Food & allergies
Food Allergy's were not posted in the classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-14.
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Other
Documentation showing monthly maintenance checklists were not available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
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Records & paperwork
Complete admission information was missing for 5 children's files.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
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Records & paperwork
Health statements were missing for 5 children's files evaluated.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Illness & medication
Immunization records were missing for 5 children's files evaluated.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
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Staff background & training
Personnel was evaluated and missing the following information for 10 staff files: - Proof of Education - Photo ID - Proof of Background Check Request/Letter
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
4 caregivers did not have proof of training received in the required topic areas during the most recently completed training year.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was not keeping 3 months of building and ground checklists available for review.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-01. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not made corrections to the fire marshall inspection and has not received a passing inspection report as a result.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Other
The gas leak inspection is expired and was last done 10/4/2021.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
1 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation of educational requirements being met.
HHSC 746.1039(a)(3) — Documentation for Directors - Verification of Meeting Educational Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Staff background & training
1 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation of current CPR and First aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Staff background & training
Documentation of the full 30 hours of annual training was not available for review during the inspection. An additional 7 hours is required.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies was missing the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor. (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire inspection has not been conducted by the local fire marshal since October 21st, 2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 6 children's files evaluated during the inspection did not contain documentation showing current immunizations have been completed.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Safety & premises
3 out of 6 children's files evaluated did not contain complete emergency contact information. The files were missing the name, address and telephone numbers of the emergency contacts.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Other
The sign in and out log for 4 out of 6 classrooms observed during the inspection did not show any children signed in for the day. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers signed all of the children in for the day.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-04.
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Other
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Jan 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Four caregivers were observed in the classrooms with direct access to children. The operation had not submitted an initial background check. One caregiver with direct access to children was observed in a classroom. The caregivers background check was pending requesting fingerprints.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-09. Correction verified 2022-01-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Rm 107, Rm 301, and Rm 304 did not have any children present signed in.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2022-01-07.
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Other
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