Koala Cubs

1033 FAIRMONT PKWY, Pasadena, TX 77504 · Harris County

8cited violations

0serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 103
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Shehla Merchant
Phone: (713) 943-7993
Regulated since: Feb 11, 2016
HHSC IDs: Operation 1195438 · number 1581856
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	0	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2)
2023	2	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  One food allergy plan for a student enrolled on 12/8/2025 did not contain a signature by the parent.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operations last documented fire drill listed on the emergency practices was 5/13/2026.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operations emergency practices did not contain the severe weather, sheltering and lock down drill documented.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  One food allergy plan for a student enrolled on 12/8/2025 did not contain a signature by the parent.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operations last documented fire drill listed on the emergency practices was 5/13/2026.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operations emergency practices did not contain the severe weather, sheltering and lock down drill documented.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was torn, exposing the underlying material. This was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was torn, exposing the underlying material. This was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-12.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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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 Koala Cubs, 1033 FAIRMONT PKWY, Pasadena, TX 77504-2903 (operation ID 1195438, operation number 1581856), 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.