Northchase Learning Center
14400 W SYLVANFIELD DR, Houston, TX 77014 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 115
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tula Wesley
- Phone
- (281) 440-4916
- Regulated since
- Jun 30, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 665568 · number 1149866
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2021 | 19 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (8), Other (2) |
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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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were 6 infants with one caregiver in the infant room. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom with the infants.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-28.
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Safety & premises
There was child takin a nap and laying in front of the exit door area. This was correct when the child was moved from in front of the exit door.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four lacked signed documentation that they completed orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Staff background & training
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four did not receive the required number of annual training hours. Caregiver A: For the August 2020-August 2021 training year, the caregiver received 6 clock hours of annual trainng. The caregiver will need to receive 18 clock hours of make-up training. Caregiver b: For the February 2020-February 2021 training year, the caregiver received did not receive any clock hours of annual trainng. The caregiver will need to receive 24 clock hours of make-up training. Caregiver C: For the Macrh 2020-March 2021 training year, the caregiver received 12 clock hours of annual trainng. The caregiver will need to receive 12 clock hours of make-up training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
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Staff background & training
The director did not receive the required 30 clock hours of annual training for the August 2020-August 2021 training year. The director will need to receive 30 clock hours of make-up training, The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
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Other
The infant written feeding instructions for three infants has not been updated within the last 30 days. The infants written feeding instructions must be reviewed, updated and signed by the parent every 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Records & paperwork
Daily report sheets are not being completed for infants that are 12 months and older. A daily report must be provided to the parent for all infants, An infant is defined as a child age 0-17 months.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Food & allergies
The amount of food is not being written on the infant daily report sheets.
HHSC 746.2431(2) — Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-31.
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Other
The center does not have a current health inspection. The date of the last inspection was 9/21/20.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
A list of children being transported is not in the vans.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
The required emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms are not on the vans used for transportation.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguishers in the van are both on red which means they are empty. New fire extinguishers are needed for the van.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Records & paperwork
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, six lacked the date of admission to the child care center.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Safety & premises
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked the address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Records & paperwork Serious
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked the names and telephone numbers of people the child can be released to.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Records & paperwork
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked a health care statement,
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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Records & paperwork
The director and one caregiver are not keeping a record of the days and hours worked. All staff must document their work hours.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-20. Correction verified 2021-10-31.
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Records & paperwork
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, three lacked a hire date.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Records & paperwork
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, three lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirement.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four lacked signed documentation that a copy of the operational policies were received.
HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Records & paperwork
Of the nine personnel records evaluated, four lacked signed documentation that a copy of the personnel policies were received.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Staff background & training
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.