Tlw Childrens Development Center

225 PENNBRIGHT DR, Houston, TX 77090 · Harris County

28cited violations

8serious

28inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 153
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Kristi Keys
Phone: (346) 300-8816
Regulated since: Dec 7, 2021
HHSC IDs: Operation 1380064 · number 1722816
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 8
Records & paperwork 6
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Staff background & training (2)
2025	2	0	Records & paperwork (2)
2024	2	0	Records & paperwork (2)
2023	6	2	Staff background & training (6)
2022	10	6	Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2021	6	0	Safety & premises (2), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One staff file observed did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-04-08. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One staff file observed did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-04-08. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 31, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  You failed to submit the number of employees who left in 2024 by the deadline of 1/15/25.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-03-09.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 31, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  You failed to submit the number of employees who left in 2024 by the deadline of 1/15/25.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-03-09.
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  You failed to report the number of employees who left in 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-20. Correction verified 2024-01-30.
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  You failed to report the number of employees who left in 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-20. Correction verified 2024-01-30.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  There were 2 caregivers, present and caring for children, that did not have a completed initial background check. One of the caregivers's background check was inactive since 10/12/22. This was corrected when both caregivers left the operation.
  
  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 at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-01.
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers did not have documentation showing the orientation training was completed.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
- Staff background & training
  Two of the caregivers did not have documentation showing that preservice training was completed.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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May 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  There were 2 caregivers, present and caring for children, that did not have a completed initial background check. One of the caregivers's background check was inactive since 10/12/22. This was corrected when both caregivers left the operation.
  
  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 at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-01.
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers did not have documentation showing the orientation training was completed.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
- Staff background & training
  Two of the caregivers did not have documentation showing that preservice training was completed.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Three of the four children's file reviewed did not have a health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One of the four children's files reviewed did not have the medical authorization information filled out on the admissions form.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Three of the four children's file reviewed did not have a health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One of the four children's files reviewed did not have the medical authorization information filled out on the admissions form.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Nov 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the evidence obtained by CCI, a childcare center employee was found Reason to Believe for Physical Abuse of a child.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-28. Correction verified 2023-01-10.
- Other Serious
  Based on the evidence received during the DFPS investigation, a childcare center employee used her hand to discipline a child for wetting on themselves.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-28. Correction verified 2023-01-11.
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Nov 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the evidence obtained by CCI, a childcare center employee was found Reason to Believe for Physical Abuse of a child.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-28. Correction verified 2023-01-10.
- Other Serious
  Based on the evidence received during the DFPS investigation, a childcare center employee used her hand to discipline a child for wetting on themselves.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-28. Correction verified 2023-01-11.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  During the investigation, the owner admitted that she forgot to notify licensing that staff and children had tested positive for covid-19.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-28.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  During the investigation, the owner admitted that she forgot to notify licensing that staff and children had tested positive for covid-19.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-28.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The children were not given two opportunities for outdoor activities. Toddler children must have 60 minutes of outdoor activities daily.
  
  HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
- Other
  A child under the age of 2 was watching a video. Screen time is not allowed for children under the age of 2. This was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
- Other
  A slide was placed on the playground without the proper amount of loose-fill surfacing being installed in the use zone. This was corrected at inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The children were not given two opportunities for outdoor activities. Toddler children must have 60 minutes of outdoor activities daily.
  
  HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
- Other
  A child under the age of 2 was watching a video. Screen time is not allowed for children under the age of 2. This was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
- Other
  A slide was placed on the playground without the proper amount of loose-fill surfacing being installed in the use zone. This was corrected at inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for TLW Childrens Development Center, 225 PENNBRIGHT DR, Houston, TX 77090-5915 (operation ID 1380064, operation number 1722816), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
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I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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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.