Gayle Benjamin Childcare

3010 DALVIEW ST, Houston, TX 77091 · Harris County

42cited violations

2serious

14inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Gayle Benjamin
Phone: (713) 401-8751
Regulated since: Nov 5, 2010
HHSC IDs: Operation 644388 · number 1133306
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 10
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 12
Records & paperwork 4
Other 10

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	14	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6)
2024	6	0	Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2)
2023	10	0	Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (6)
2022	2	0	Supervision & ratios (2)
2021	10	0	Supervision & ratios (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 14, 2026 Inspection

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 14, 2026 Inspection

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The CPR and First Aid certification for the provider has expired.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The CPR and First Aid certification for the provider has expired.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The feeding sheet for the three infants was not available during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  CCR observed the cleaning products in the restroom were stored under an unlocked cabinet, making them accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
- Records & paperwork
  The most recent licensing inspection was not posted on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the inspection form that was left at the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-16.
- Other
  CCR did not see "Keeping Children Safe" displayed on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the Keeping Children Safe posted on the parent board.
  
  HHSC 747.401(a)(3) — Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-16.
- Other
  The carbon monoxide detection system is not working, and the batteries need to be replaced.
  
  HHSC 747.5337(a)(1) — Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
- Staff background & training Serious
  The operation has a pending background check fee that have not been paid since 12/02/2024.
  
  HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The feeding sheet for the three infants was not available during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  CCR observed the cleaning products in the restroom were stored under an unlocked cabinet, making them accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
- Records & paperwork
  The most recent licensing inspection was not posted on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the inspection form that was left at the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-16.
- Other
  CCR did not see "Keeping Children Safe" displayed on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the Keeping Children Safe posted on the parent board.
  
  HHSC 747.401(a)(3) — Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-16.
- Other
  The carbon monoxide detection system is not working, and the batteries need to be replaced.
  
  HHSC 747.5337(a)(1) — Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
- Staff background & training Serious
  The operation has a pending background check fee that have not been paid since 12/02/2024.
  
  HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three children over the age of 14 years old were present without an orientation.
  
  HHSC 747.1401(a)(2) — Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
- Safety & premises
  Canister of ant killer in backyard play area.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-18.
- Safety & premises
  The present fire extinguisher is a 2A-40BC.
  
  HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three children over the age of 14 years old were present without an orientation.
  
  HHSC 747.1401(a)(2) — Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
- Safety & premises
  Canister of ant killer in backyard play area.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-18.
- Safety & premises
  The present fire extinguisher is a 2A-40BC.
  
  HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During review of safety for HASA the primary caregiver ans assistant caregiver was found to not have current first aid and CPR.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
- Staff background & training
  During review of training hours for HASA the assistant caregiver was found to not have completed 24 hours of annual training as required.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
- Staff background & training
  During the review of the primary caregivers trainings for HASA the primary caregiver was found to not have obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included safe sleep for infants.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included promotion of physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During review of safety for HASA the primary caregiver ans assistant caregiver was found to not have current first aid and CPR.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
- Staff background & training
  During review of training hours for HASA the assistant caregiver was found to not have completed 24 hours of annual training as required.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
- Staff background & training
  During the review of the primary caregivers trainings for HASA the primary caregiver was found to not have obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included safe sleep for infants.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included promotion of physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The rubbing alcohol had an expiration date of June 2017. NOTE: The deficiency was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-29.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The rubbing alcohol had an expiration date of June 2017. NOTE: The deficiency was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation didn't have their fire drills.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation didn't have safety sleep in their operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
- Records & paperwork
  Two children that have been enrolled for a year did not have a health statement from the doctor.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
- Other
  One child file didn't have their doctor information.
  
  HHSC 747.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
- Other
  One child file didn't have an address or phone number. Corrected: When the permit holder wrote in the address and phone number.
  
  HHSC 747.605(2) — Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-25.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation didn't have their fire drills.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation didn't have safety sleep in their operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
- Records & paperwork
  Two children that have been enrolled for a year did not have a health statement from the doctor.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
- Other
  One child file didn't have their doctor information.
  
  HHSC 747.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
- Other
  One child file didn't have an address or phone number. Corrected: When the permit holder wrote in the address and phone number.
  
  HHSC 747.605(2) — Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Gayle Benjamin Childcare, 3010 DALVIEW ST, Houston, TX 77091-2930 (operation ID 644388, operation number 1133306), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

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