Lipp- Babble
1210 N POST OAK RD STE 150, Houston, TX 77055 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 96
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jocelyn Leal
- Phone
- (713) 239-2900
- Regulated since
- Apr 20, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1364532 · number 1713431
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Safety & premises (3), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 16 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2), Other (5) |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough of the infant room I observed rubber bibs in the hand washing sink. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bibs.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
During review of children's records 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-08. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Safety & premises
During review of children's records 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not include an address for the emergency contact as required.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A five month old infant was asleep in a bouncer. The caregiver removed the five month old child and placed the child in a crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One of the gates on the front playground will not open, the playground only has one working entrance/exit.
HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Other
The toddler slide does not have 6ft in front of it, the slide is 4ft away from the gate.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Safety & premises
The two rotating and rocking play equipment overlap each other, which it is only 4 1/2 ft of use zone between the two play equipment.
HHSC 746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The two infant classrooms are not updating the infant feeding instructions as required.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios
During nap time the operation was found to not have adequate space for caregivers to walk between nap time mats.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection I observed the ceiling in a classroom to be in need of repair. There was also evidence of a leak in the ceiling.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
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Other
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Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection I observed the playground loose-fill material not to be maintained at the proper depth.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Other
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During my walkthrough the teacher in the Infant Room did not know the ages of the children in care. The cargiver caring for the children in the library did not know the ages of the chidlren in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Safety & premises
During the walk through I observed five infants not strapped into their highchairs at the table. Corrected: The caregiver strapped the kids into their highchair properly.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-25.
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Other
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Aug 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The child's safety was jeopardized when the director released the child to an unknown/unauthorized person.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Other Serious
The director did not confirm that the person was designated by the parent to pick up the child.
HHSC 746.4101 — Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Records & paperwork
The director did not take any measures to record the identity of the unknown person when she released a child.
HHSC 746.4103(b) — Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Other
The director did not verify the identity of a person who picked up a child.
HHSC 746.4103(c) — Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The director and other administrative staff are not documenting the days and hours worked. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-11.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 7 lacked signed documentation by either the employee or trainer. that an orientation was completed covering food allergires, adminsitering medications and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Staff background & training
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 4 staff have not completed the 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Staff background & training
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 3 completed a CPR training on-line. CPR training must be taken in-person.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Other
There were uncovered outlets in a Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-19.
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Safety & premises
Food allergy plans have not been signed by the doctor and/or parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Safety & premises
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how children under 2 years old and with limited mobility will be evacuated.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Safety & premises
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how children will be reunited with the parent once the emergency is over.
HHSC 746.5202(5) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have current feeding instructions for 2 infants not yet ready for table food.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection two infant caregivers stated they did not wash infants hands after changing their diapers.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
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Supervision & ratios
Although the operational policies included the topic it did not clearly inform parents that they could visit without securing prior approval.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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