Sugar Babies
5522 W AIRPORT BLVD, Houston, TX 77035 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Micole Wells
- Phone
- (832) 259-5555
- Regulated since
- Aug 2, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1282221 · number 1656543
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Although caregiver does have thirty annual hours of training she is missing training for recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding early childhood brain development
HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Staff background & training
Although caregiver does have her thirty annual hours, she is missing trainings for emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The parent handbook is missing information regarding parent rights.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
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Illness & medication
Three out of four student files reviewed were missing updated immunization records.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Three of four children's records reviewed were lacking a health statement signed by a health professional.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The lighting in the nap room was too dark. Upon entering the room the children could not be seen. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection by opening the curtains providing more light.
HHSC 747.2811 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-13.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection dog feces was observed in the outdoor play area. Note: The provider removed all of the dog feces during the inspection.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-13.
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Other
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Documentation of training in the following topics was not available for review: Handling Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases
HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-25. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Safety & premises
There was a baby walker equipped with wheels in the room used by children. Note: The provider removed it during the inspection.
HHSC 747.2315(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
3 infants were observed in cribs with blankets. Note: Discussed risk of suffocation with infants under 12 months.
HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-18. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Illness & medication Serious
2 out of 6 children's files reviewed did not contain immunization records.
HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Staff background & training
Documentation of orientatioon to the home was not available for 2 household members.
HHSC 747.905(2) — Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed in the crib with a blanket which was also covering their head entirely. Note: It was discussed infants cannot have blankets covering their heads due to risk of suffocation.
HHSC 747.2329 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-18. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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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.