Tree House Early Learning Academy
1476 WILCREST DR, Houston, TX 77042 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Dominique Davis
- Phone
- (713) 636-9449
- Regulated since
- Mar 23, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1387169 · number 1727499
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director did not have the complete 30 hours of training of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Staff background & training
Three employees reviewed did not have their annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The partition wall behind the door leading to the outdoor play area is broken with gaps.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Other
An outlet in the infant rooms was uncovered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-25. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Child was observed to be sleeping on a stack of sleeping cots.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Supervision & ratios
Classroom observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was watching six children with an age group of 12-17 months. Maximum allowed is 5.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Other Serious
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Jul 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregivers have been using screen time, snack, treats, and extra play time as either rewards or punishments for not taking naps or being disruptive if not sleeping.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three infants feeding on a table chair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected when caregiver placed the safety straps on the children.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-21.
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Food & allergies
One bottle milk given to one infant did not have the infant name on it. This was corrected when the director wrote the infant name on the bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-21.
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Records & paperwork
Health statement was missing on three out of five records checked.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-28. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Records & paperwork
Date of admission was missing on file for two out of five records checked. This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-21.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The bottom dirt of the outside play area use zones were observed. Six inch or required mulch was not provided.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregiver in charge of a child who received minor scratches while in their care failed to notify the incoming caregivers of child's injuries and provide information of how the injuries happened.
HHSC 746.1203(10) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-20.
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are placed in highchairs for discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-16.
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Other
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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver responsible for 9 children (22m-3y) did not know the number of children present in their classroom. Another caregiver responsible for 8 children (2y) also did not know the number of children present in their classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Other Serious
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Feb 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two of three children records evaluated were missing the following from their admission forms as specified in subchapter 746.605: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached; 13) A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
An infant bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observed a caregiver in the infant room rinse a child's bottle in the sink that is used for handwashing.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-30. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Observed a sand table filled with water and accessible to the children on the operation's playground. There were children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old playing on the playground. Note: This was corrected during the inspection by placing a top over the body of water, making the water inaccessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-30.
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Food & allergies
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