The Nest Of Grace Childcare
4405 BROOKWOODS DR, Houston, TX 77092 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Soto
- Phone
- (713) 569-8389
- Regulated since
- Jan 5, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1520045 · number 1827183
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Records & paperwork (8), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The provider s permit allows care for infants and Pre-K children. During the inspection, an 8-year-old and an 11-year-old child, who are not related to the provider, were observed in care during operational hours.
HHSC 747.301(4) — Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
CCR observed lotion, diaper rash cream, gel, and baby wipes below the diaper changing table, which was open and accessible to the children. Correction made: The provider removed the diaper supplies from underneath the diaper changing table.
HHSC 747.3301(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-02.
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Safety & premises
The provider has not been practicing fire drills every month.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Other
The provider has not been practicing sheltering drills for severe weather.
HHSC 747.5005(2) — Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Other
The provider has not been practicing lock-down drills.
HHSC 747.5005(3) — Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Records & paperwork
During the inspection, the assistant caregiver brought two children into care without completed admission file.
HHSC 747.801(1) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, safety documentation for emergency drills was not provided.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The provider s permit allows care for infants and Pre-K children. During the inspection, an 8-year-old and an 11-year-old child, who are not related to the provider, were observed in care during operational hours.
HHSC 747.301(4) — Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
CCR observed lotion, diaper rash cream, gel, and baby wipes below the diaper changing table, which was open and accessible to the children. Correction made: The provider removed the diaper supplies from underneath the diaper changing table.
HHSC 747.3301(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-02.
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Safety & premises
The provider has not been practicing fire drills every month.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Other
The provider has not been practicing sheltering drills for severe weather.
HHSC 747.5005(2) — Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Other
The provider has not been practicing lock-down drills.
HHSC 747.5005(3) — Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Records & paperwork
During the inspection, the assistant caregiver brought two children into care without completed admission file.
HHSC 747.801(1) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, safety documentation for emergency drills was not provided.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detector is malfunctioning and requires new batteries to be replaced. Correction made: The provider replaced the smoke detector with new batteries.
HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-10.
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Illness & medication
CCR reviewed four children s files and found that one child was missing immunization records in the file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Records & paperwork
The date of hire for the substitute caregiver was not documented on file.
HHSC 747.901(1) — Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
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Records & paperwork
The Affidavit form for the substitute caregiver was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 747.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
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Records & paperwork
The Pre-Employment Affidavit form for the substitute caregiver was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detector is malfunctioning and requires new batteries to be replaced. Correction made: The provider replaced the smoke detector with new batteries.
HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-10.
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Illness & medication
CCR reviewed four children s files and found that one child was missing immunization records in the file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Records & paperwork
The date of hire for the substitute caregiver was not documented on file.
HHSC 747.901(1) — Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
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Records & paperwork
The Affidavit form for the substitute caregiver was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 747.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
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Records & paperwork
The Pre-Employment Affidavit form for the substitute caregiver was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan does not address how children under 24 months with limited mobility will be evacuated.
HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2025-12-28.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan is missing details on how the children will continue care at the alternate shelter until all children have been released to their parents.
HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2025-12-28.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan is missing details on how the children will be reunited with their parents in the event of an emergency evacuation, relocation, or after sheltering/lockdown.
HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2025-12-28.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan does not address how children under 24 months with limited mobility will be evacuated.
HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2025-12-28.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan is missing details on how the children will continue care at the alternate shelter until all children have been released to their parents.
HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2025-12-28.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan is missing details on how the children will be reunited with their parents in the event of an emergency evacuation, relocation, or after sheltering/lockdown.
HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2025-12-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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