Play Palace
4814 1/2 ANDERSON RD, Houston, TX 77053 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 78
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Claudia Lamas-Salinas
- Phone
- (713) 433-0797
- Regulated since
- Nov 13, 2002
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 206672 · number 817622
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 11 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection on file is expired.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Staff was seen on video using their feet to redirect children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-11.
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Other
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-11.
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Other Serious
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Jan 20, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report the number of employees who left during 2025.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five out of six employees had CPR cards that were expired. One employee also did not have CPR card on file.
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 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Other
There were no activity plans posted or in the classrooms.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The children in three of four classrooms were eating snacks on the bare table. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers put napkins on the table.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-30.
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Records & paperwork
The sanitation record on file was expired.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
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Other
There was a broom and a can of OFF bug spray found on the playground.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Other
Three out of six children's files were missing the date of admission.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Safety & premises
Two out of six children's files had parents listed as emergency contacts.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Safety & premises
Two out of six children were missing consent for transportation.
HHSC 746.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Other
Two out of six children's files were missing the consent for field trips.
HHSC 746.605(9) — Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Records & paperwork
There were no playground maintenance checklists made available.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
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Staff background & training
Six of six employee files were missing the annual trainings.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 9, 2025 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
4 out of 6 staff members did not have current CPR Training.
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 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
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Safety & premises
During the walkthrough of the playground. I observed broken, shear, and sharp points exposed on the playground fence.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
PreK-4 caregiver did not know how many children there were. Caregiver stated there were 20 children, but there were 19 three-year-olds.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The three year old classroom had 19 children to one caregiver. The caregiver was over ratio by 1 child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A trash can was full of food wrappers, food containers and was accessible to the children in the Prek-4 classroom. There were two bottles of cleaning wipes accessible to children in the Prek-4 class near the entrance to the bathrooms. A trash can in the hallway by the bathrooms had dirty wipes and plastic gloves from changing diapers accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
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Illness & medication Serious
A bottle of medication was sitting on a counter approximately 4 feet tall, in the PreK-3 classroom. Children were in the PreK-3 classroom at that time.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
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Other
The gas inspection was last conducted October 1, 2021, and has been expired for 6 months.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-23. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
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Other Serious
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Mar 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The television was on at the inspector's arrival. It remained on when a 15 month old arrived and was sat on a highchair for breakfast. The television was turned off when the inspector spke to the caregivers.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-08.
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Other
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were 14 children in care between 4 months -11 years in care. A caregiver stepped out of the operation to the parking lot when the inspector arrived. The other caregiver was at the operation's front door. There were 2 infants in care age 4 and 15 months old. The cook was in the kitchen.
HHSC 746.1615 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Other
The television was on at the inspector's arrival and remained on for another 45 minutes. One infant was in the stroller, and another infant was sitting on a highchair facing the television.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there is sufficient evidence to determine deficiencies related crib placement. The cribs were close enough to where an infant when awake may reach into another crib or in close proximity when sleeping.
HHSC 746.2403(4) — Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2022 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
5 infants were observed with one caregiver in the infant room. The specified age group at the time was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been two caregivers to 5 infants. Note: Discussed importance of following the procedure of calling another caregiver in for help when caregivers need to leave the room to ensure ratio is maintained at all times.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-25. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Other
A television was placed on a book shelf and was not mounted or anchored and could tip over and injure a child.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
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Safety & premises
Loos fill material was installed over concrete in the outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.4907(b) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not contain the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) ; your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play ; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor ; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation ; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place ; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities ; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. [
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The Operational Policies did not contain a Safe Sleep Policy for Infants under 12 months.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
Documentation of the annual fire inspection was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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