Space City Child Care
6211 BARKER CYPRESS RD STE 103, Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 119
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 AM
- Director / administrator
- Tiara Smith
- Phone
- (281) 861-4465
- Regulated since
- Sep 7, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1439540 · number 1768296
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 17 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (7) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
8 out of 10 staff did not have the pre employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
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Safety & premises
In the PreK room, the base boards have come off of the wall.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 10 children did not have immuniztion records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A 3 month old infant did not have feeding instructions on file. Note: This was corrected when the parent completed the form.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-12.
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 10 children did not have a health statment on file in the admission section.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Other
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Aug 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the infant room 6 cribs were not labeled with the infants name. This was corrected when the director placed the names and dates of birth on the crib.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the toddler room, a teacher did not wash her hands after wiping a childs nose. This was corrected when the teacher was told to wash their hands.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
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Other
In the Preschool classroom there were no mats labeled with names.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
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Supervision & ratios
There is no documentation of fire drills. Director stated that fire marshall took there form operation.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted 02/16/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-11. Correction verified 2024-03-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Upon arrival, it was determined a qualified caregiver was not left in charge in the directors absence.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Other
During this inspection the children in the PreSchool class was observed fighting and running around the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Other Serious
A caregiver in Toddler I classroom was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated twelve children were present however thirteen were counted in the room.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
During this inspection a mirror was observed in the crib of a five-month-old.
HHSC 746.2415(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 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Other Serious
An eight week old infant was observed laying on their tummy. The infants caregiver stated the child was not able to completely roll over without assistance.
HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Other Serious
During today's inspection I observed the preschool caregiver forcefully grab a child by the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were stored under a cabinet in areas accessible to children. During this inspection I observed a child in the Preschool class open a cabinet containing cleaning supplies.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
During this inspection I attempted to enter the Toddler I classroom however the door was blocked, preventing entrance into the room.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios
During this inspection the sign in and out information via the ProCare app was not immediately available for review. Once reviewed the sign in and out log it showed the following: None of the children in the Senior Infant room were signed in. Eight of thirteen children in the Toddler I class was signed in. Eight of fifteen children in the preschool room was signed in. The sign in and out log also showed eleven school age children were signed in but none were present at the operation.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Other
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Feb 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One infant caregiver was observed caring for five children ages 8 weeks, 5 months, 5 months, 5 months, and 10 months. The specified age group is 0-11 which allows the caregiver to supervise a maximum group of four children. The caregiver was over ratio by one child. The caregiver in the Toddler I classroom was observed caring for 13 children. The specified age group for the classroom was 2 years old which allows the caregiver to supervise a maximum of 11 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to put a new diaper on a child after changing him.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During walk through it was observed infant was sleeping in the bouncer. Note: Caregiver immedaitely removed the infant from bouncer and placed infant inside the crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire exthingusher inside the bus transportation was laying on the floor behind the driver/passeger seat, and not mounted on the passenger side Note: Correction were made at inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is chipped Paint on the wall inside the Schoolers Room 116. (Corrections) The Chip Paint on the wall was made during inspections.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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