Freda Cartwright

5655 CONDON LN, Houston, TX 77053 · Fort Bend County

39cited violations

23serious

5inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Phone: (281) 437-8651
Regulated since: Aug 30, 1989
HHSC IDs: Operation 108592 · number 249347
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 7
Safety & premises 13
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 2
Other 12

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	16	10	Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (1), Other (6)
2024	7	5	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2022	16	8	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have any of the required trainings for the 2026 year.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-10-07.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The permit holder was not home when CCR arrived to the operation.
  
  HHSC 747.205 — Primary Caregiver Routinely Present During Operating Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-16.
- Other
  There were two children age two who were watching TV.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There were two play yard with loose fitting sheets.
  
  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 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
- Other
  The adhesive tape was missing from the first aid kit.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(2) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Adhesive Tape
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-16.
- Other Serious
  The playground checklist was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.4407(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There were pieces of broken play equipment on the playground.
  
  HHSC 747.4407(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire drills have not been conducted since 2025.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
- Other Serious
  The sheltering in place drills have not been conducted since 2025.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(2) — Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-16.
- Other Serious
  The lock down drills have not been conducted since 2025.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(3) — Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire extingusiher that was mounted on the wall had not been serviced since 2018.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-23.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One out of four children's files was missing the emergency medical care information.
  
  HHSC 747.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
- Other
  Two out of four children's files was missing their elementary school information.
  
  HHSC 747.605(13) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-16.
- Safety & premises
  The three children in care did not have permission for transpotation services.
  
  HHSC 747.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission, Including Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-16.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have the attendace record filled out for the month of September.
  
  HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-23. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have their up to date menu available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.801(4) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Documentation showing completion of the full 30 hours of annual training was not available for review upon request. Only 15.5 hours has been completed.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
- Staff background & training Serious
  Current CPR/First aid training was not available for review upon request.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operational Policies were not available for review upon request.
  
  HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The provider has not conducted any fire drills since September of 2022.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
- Other Serious
  A severe weather drill has not been conducted since September 2022.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(2) — Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
- Safety & premises Serious
  2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emegency medical attention.
  
  HHSC 747.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-03. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
- Other
  4 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies still did not contain the following information: (A)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor (B)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
  
  HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
- Safety & premises
  Admission information was still missing for 5 out of 5 children's records evaluated. Missing informaiton included addresses and phone numbers of emergency contact person, authorization for emergency medical treatment, missing special needs statements.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
- Records & paperwork
  3 out of 4 children's records evaluated still did not contain a health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Documentation of the full 30 hours of annual training was not available for review upon request. Only 8 hours has been completed.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  During the inspection there were 8 children in care with one caregiver. There were 2 children under 17 months old, and the other 6 children were all 2 years old. The maximum number of children allowed, who are 18 months and older is no more than 4 children. The provider was over ratio by 2 children.
  
  HHSC 747.1701 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies did not contain the following information: - Safe Sleep Policy for Infants under 12 months - Promotion of Physical Activities
  
  HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A 9 month old was observed in a crib that had blankets and toys in it.
  
  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 2022-09-01. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Other Serious
  Electricial outlets in the restroom used by children were not covered and was accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
- Other
  The first aid kit did not contain any gauze.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
- Other
  A child was observed sitting in a blue high chair that was missing safety straps. The high chair is supposed to be equipped with safety straps and the child could fall out of the chair.
  
  HHSC 747.4301(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There are several broken wood pieces with nails protruding in the outdoor play area that could injure a child.
  
  HHSC 747.4407(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The provider has not conducted any fire drills since 2020.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
- Other Serious
  A severe weather drill has not been conducted since 2020.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(2) — Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
- Safety & premises
  Admission information was missing for 5 out of 5 children's records evaluated. Missing informaiton included addresses and phone numbers of emergency contact person, authorization for emergency medical treatment, missing special needs statements. 1 child in care did not have any admission information available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Records & paperwork
  3 out of 4 children's records evaluated did not contain a health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Illness & medication
  3 out of 4 children's records evaluated did not contain immunizations.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 11, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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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 Freda Cartwright, 5655 CONDON LN, Houston, TX 77053-3503 (operation ID 108592, operation number 249347), 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.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.