Coloring My World LLC
23161 MORTON RANCH RD STE 100, Katy, TX 77449 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 62
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Verde
- Phone
- (346) 387-6929
- Regulated since
- Oct 11, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1474407 · number 1794325
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2024 | 30 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (8), Records & paperwork (4), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 15, 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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Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While reviewing Personnel Files it was observed that one caregiver did not have a high school diploma on file.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Staff background & training
The director did not complete the annual training during the inspection, .
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-30. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios
While conducting a walkthrough of the operation, it was observed that there was a 3 year old child present in the infant classroom with the youngest infant age 10 months old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Illness & medication
An Epi-Pen was observed expired since 2024 for a child that has a food allergy on file at the operation.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While reviewing Personnel Files it was observed that one caregiver did not have a high school diploma on file.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Staff background & training
The director did not complete the annual training during the inspection, .
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-30. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios
While conducting a walkthrough of the operation, it was observed that there was a 3 year old child present in the infant classroom with the youngest infant age 10 months old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Illness & medication
An Epi-Pen was observed expired since 2024 for a child that has a food allergy on file at the operation.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 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 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 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 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained, the parent did not sign the incident report.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-09. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
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Illness & medication
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Dec 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained, the parent did not sign the incident report.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-09. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Nov 5, 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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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 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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Sep 23, 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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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 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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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a movable slide less than 5 feet in height with no surfacing. The slide was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a movable slide less than 5 feet in height with no surfacing. The slide was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-16.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregiver's file lacked the educational qualifications.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Other
One caregiver's educational document was in a foreign language. It was not available in English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's file lacked the documentation for pre-service.
HHSC 746.1305(a)(1) — Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's records lacked the updated review by the parent. Both were over 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-06. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Food & allergies
There was no postings of the children whose parents identified had food allergies. This was corrected at the inspection when a form was created and posted.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child's record lacked the emergency medical authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Safety & premises
A child's record indicated a food allergy. There was no emergency care/food allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregiver's file lacked the educational qualifications.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Other
One caregiver's educational document was in a foreign language. It was not available in English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's file lacked the documentation for pre-service.
HHSC 746.1305(a)(1) — Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's records lacked the updated review by the parent. Both were over 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-06. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Food & allergies
There was no postings of the children whose parents identified had food allergies. This was corrected at the inspection when a form was created and posted.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child's record lacked the emergency medical authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Safety & premises
A child's record indicated a food allergy. There was no emergency care/food allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were no written feeding instructions forms for the infants in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-24. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Illness & medication Serious
An over the counter medicine was in a ziplock on top of a highchair in an empty classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the person in charge removed it and stored it.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-17.
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Other
A list of the current list of employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director posted it. .
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were no written feeding instructions forms for the infants in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-24. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Illness & medication Serious
An over the counter medicine was in a ziplock on top of a highchair in an empty classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the person in charge removed it and stored it.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-17.
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Other
A list of the current list of employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director posted it. .
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-17.
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Other
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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The applicant lacks 6 months of licensed chld care center experience in the USA.
HHSC 746.1015 — Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Staff background & training
The director lacked the first aid 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 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were incomplete and/or lacked all the required information, reference standard 746.501. The operational policies lacked and/or required clarity 746.501(a) ( 6, 8, 11, 12, 13 , 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 30) (b)(2).
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Records & paperwork
The admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The applicant lacks 6 months of licensed chld care center experience in the USA.
HHSC 746.1015 — Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Staff background & training
The director lacked the first aid 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 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were incomplete and/or lacked all the required information, reference standard 746.501. The operational policies lacked and/or required clarity 746.501(a) ( 6, 8, 11, 12, 13 , 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 30) (b)(2).
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Records & paperwork
The admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Staff background & training
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