Cora's Cottage Care For Kids
10851 SCARSDALE BLVD STE 700, Houston, TX 77089 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 73
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Constance Taylor
- Phone
- (832) 717-1722
- Regulated since
- Jul 16, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1346043 · number 1701918
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2022 | 10 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 22, 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-24. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-24. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-07.
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Illness & medication
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-07.
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Illness & medication
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
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 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
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 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 16, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 16, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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