Gloria's Childcare

5506 POST OAK MANOR DR, Houston, TX 77085 · Harris County

12cited violations

1serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Director / administrator: Gloria Quintanilla
Phone: (832) 605-0343
Regulated since: Jun 5, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1297663 · number 1667895
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 5
Illness & medication 1
Safety & premises 1
Food & allergies 3
Staff background & training 1
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (4)
2025	3	1	Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (2)
2024	1	0	Staff background & training (1)
2022	3	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Food & allergies (1)
2021	1	0	Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Three bottles of Febreze and Clorox wipes were observed in the cabinet under the sink in the children's restroom. The cabinet was unlocked and accessible to children. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the items to a location not accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-28.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver was observed to only use hand sanitizer when changing diapers.
  
  HHSC 747.3211(4) — Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver was observed putting hand sanitizer on an infant and toddler after a diaper change.
  
  HHSC 747.3216(1) — Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing table in between changing the children's diapers. This was corrected during the inspection when I had a discussion with the caregiver about sanitizing the table. I then observed the table being sanitized after each diaper change.
  
  HHSC 747.3307(d) — Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-28.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  An infant was observed sitting baby walker that had wheels. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the equipment.
  
  HHSC 747.2315(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-16.
- Food & allergies Serious
  A four month old infant who is not able to hold their own bottle was observed sitting in a infant highchair with a blanket being used to prop the bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver bottle feeding the infant.
  
  HHSC 747.2319(2) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-16.
- Food & allergies
  An Infant not yet eating table food does not have an infant feeding instruction sheet available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The substitute caregiver is missing the follow training topics: Emergency preparedness, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  
  HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-09.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  A bottle stored on the counter in the kitchen was not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.2319(5) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-14.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  During the inspection, a box Lysol spray and other cleaning supplies were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the restroom. Note: The provider removed the cleaning supplies during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-14.
- Illness & medication
  2 out of 4 children's records evaluated did not contain completed immunization documentation.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  An outlet in the living room was not covered. This was corrected when the outlet was covered.
  
  HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-30.
HHSC inspection history

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Letter text

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 Gloria's Childcare, 5506 POST OAK MANOR DR, Houston, TX 77085-1135 (operation ID 1297663, operation number 1667895), 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.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.