Gateway Baptist Child Development Center

2930 RAYFORD RD, Spring, TX 77386 · Montgomery County

18cited violations

6serious

14inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 399
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Johnna Darnell
Phone: (281) 363-4500
Regulated since: Jan 10, 2008
HHSC IDs: Operation 322389 · number 877648
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 3
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 2
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2023	4	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1)
2022	9	3	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)
2021	5	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Based on the information obtained, the Director CPR/First-aid certification was dated 10/10/2019 and expired in October of 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
- Staff background & training
  A total of 23 out the required 30 annual training topics/hours were observed.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's file observed did not have an updated health statement. The health statement was signed by the parent 09/21/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a caregiver did not follow the proper procedures for transitioning children and a preschool-aged child was left on the playground without adult supervision.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  I did not observe documentation of current certification in SIDS, Shaken baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma for two caregivers who work with infants.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
- Staff background & training
  I did not observe documentation of current certification in first aid for two caregivers.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
- Staff background & training
  I did not observe documentation of current transportation safety training for a staff member who transports children.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  I observed that the center's operational policies did not include information concerning the following: 1. Promotion of Indoor and Outdoor Activity. 2. Procedures for parents to speak with the director about questions or concerns. 3. The contact information for the local Child Care Regulation office needs to be updated.
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
- Safety & premises
  I observed that the parent had not signed the emergency action plan for a child with food allergies.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
- Other
  I did not observe cotton balls in the first aid kit.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  I observed that the fire inspection on file for the operation expired in November of 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-25. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Procedures were evaluated and documentation was evaluated. Interviews were also conducted with operation staff. It was determined that a caregiver had started working with children before her fingerprint check had cleared. NOTE: The caregiver is no longer employed at 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 2022-08-12.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 3, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  The number of employees who had left their employment in 2021 was not reported to HHSC - Child Care Regulation by the 1-15-22 deadline. NOTE: This deficiency has been corrected.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 12, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  I did not observe evidence that a preschool group had washed their hands before afternoon snack. Follow up was not provided by the compliance date.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  I observed that the center's operational policies didn't include information concerning the following: 1. Procedures for breastfeeding parents 2. Staff vaccinations NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-04.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  I did not observe evidence that a preschool group had washed their hands before afternoon snack.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
- Safety & premises Serious
  I did not observe documentation of emergency medical authorizations on the bus for the children being transported.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-05.
- Safety & premises
  I evaluated 10 children's records and observed the following: 1. There wasn't an address documented for the emergency contact person in 3 records. 2. There wasn't an emergency action plan for a child who has a diagnosed food allergy. 3. An Emergency Action plan for a child with a food allergy had not been signed by the child's parent. 4. There was not vision and hearing screening for a child who turned 4 before 9-1.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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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 Gateway Baptist Child Development Center, 2930 RAYFORD RD, Spring, TX 77386-1740 (operation ID 322389, operation number 877648), 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.

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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.