Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr
3206 N SHEPHERD DR, Houston, TX 77018 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 204
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Christine Purvis
- Phone
- (713) 880-4622
- Regulated since
- Mar 3, 2008
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 324439 · number 878947
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2022 | 24 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Oct 27, 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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Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated sanitation inspection, the last one conducted was on 9/14/2023.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Illness & medication
CCR observed an expried EpiPen.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated sanitation inspection, the last one conducted was on 9/14/2023.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Illness & medication
CCR observed an expried EpiPen.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2022 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 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver stated they had 15 children in care, when I counted they were 14 children. Corrected: When the caregiver recounted children.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child is still missing information for emergency care authorizations.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Other Serious
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver stated they had 15 children in care, when I counted they were 14 children. Corrected: When the caregiver recounted children.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child is still missing information for emergency care authorizations.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Seven caregivers had online CPR training and not in person.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-05. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Other
They were 15 infants missing a updated feed instructions form.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
In the toddler two classroom two children were observed to be strap in a high chair for time out.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
After the two year old child was changed the caregiver did not wash his hands with soap and water.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Illness & medication
Children medication was not in the original container labeled with their name.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not maintain loose-fill surfacing materials they do not have a least six inches for the play area that is greater than five feet or less.
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 2022-12-05. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a updated gas inspection, the last inspection was conduct on 7/13/2020.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three children are missing information for emergency care authorizations.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Records & paperwork
Four caregivers are missing an affidavit in their file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Seven caregivers had online CPR training and not in person.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-05. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Other
They were 15 infants missing a updated feed instructions form.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
In the toddler two classroom two children were observed to be strap in a high chair for time out.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
After the two year old child was changed the caregiver did not wash his hands with soap and water.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Illness & medication
Children medication was not in the original container labeled with their name.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not maintain loose-fill surfacing materials they do not have a least six inches for the play area that is greater than five feet or less.
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 2022-12-05. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a updated gas inspection, the last inspection was conduct on 7/13/2020.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three children are missing information for emergency care authorizations.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Records & paperwork
Four caregivers are missing an affidavit in their file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2021 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 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver caring for 6 infants with a SAG of 12-17 months with a ratio of 1:5. The caregiver was over ratio by 1. And in another room I observed a caregiver caring for 8 infants with a SAG of 12-17 months with a ratio of 1:5. The caregiver was over ratio by 3. This was corrected when the director placed another caregiver in each room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver who did not wash an infant's hands after diapering.
HHSC 746.3421(a) — Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current inspection as required by minimum standards.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver caring for 6 infants with a SAG of 12-17 months with a ratio of 1:5. The caregiver was over ratio by 1. And in another room I observed a caregiver caring for 8 infants with a SAG of 12-17 months with a ratio of 1:5. The caregiver was over ratio by 3. This was corrected when the director placed another caregiver in each room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver who did not wash an infant's hands after diapering.
HHSC 746.3421(a) — Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current inspection as required by minimum standards.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 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.