Diana Lizbeth Cardenas

8923 WALD RD, Houston, TX 77034 · Harris County

62cited violations

6serious

14inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 10
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Phone: (832) 868-7245
Regulated since: Mar 30, 2015
HHSC IDs: Operation 1172899 · number 1560547
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 12
Safety & premises 18
Staff background & training 14
Records & paperwork 2
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	2	0	Other (2)
2024	48	6	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (16), Staff background & training (12), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2023	6	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Other (4)
2022	6	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)

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

Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The vaccinations for three dogs and one cat were not available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The vaccinations for three dogs and one cat were not available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 31, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hours of training. Training was last completed in 2022.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregivers first aid/ cpr card expired 12/2023.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The backyard was observed with animal feces on the ground.
  
  HHSC 747.3701(2) — Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain procedures on relocating children who are under 24 months of age. The emergency preparedness plan did contain how students will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain how essential documentation will be relocated.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the contuinty of care section.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain a reuinification plan.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a safe sleep for infants section.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a plan for extreme weather.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Illness & medication
  One of three records did not contain updated immunizations.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 31, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hours of training. Training was last completed in 2022.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregivers first aid/ cpr card expired 12/2023.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The backyard was observed with animal feces on the ground.
  
  HHSC 747.3701(2) — Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain procedures on relocating children who are under 24 months of age. The emergency preparedness plan did contain how students will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain how essential documentation will be relocated.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the contuinty of care section.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain a reuinification plan.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a safe sleep for infants section.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a plan for extreme weather.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Illness & medication
  One of three records did not contain updated immunizations.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One adult living in the home did not have an active background check. NOTE: Background check was submitted during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hours of training. Training was last completed in 2022.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregivers first aid/ cpr card expired 12/2023.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The backyard was observed with animal feces on the ground.
  
  HHSC 747.3701(2) — Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Other
  The statement of health was not available for three dogs and one cat.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain procedures on relocating children who are under 24 months of age. The emergency preparedness plan did contain how students will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain how essential documentation will be relocated.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the contuinty of care section.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain a reuinification plan.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a safe sleep for infants section.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a plan for extreme weather.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  One of three records did not contain release information. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-13.
- Illness & medication
  One of three records did not contain updated immunizations.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One adult living in the home did not have an active background check. NOTE: Background check was submitted during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hours of training. Training was last completed in 2022.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregivers first aid/ cpr card expired 12/2023.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The backyard was observed with animal feces on the ground.
  
  HHSC 747.3701(2) — Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Other
  The statement of health was not available for three dogs and one cat.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain procedures on relocating children who are under 24 months of age. The emergency preparedness plan did contain how students will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain how essential documentation will be relocated.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the contuinty of care section.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan did not contain a reuinification plan.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a safe sleep for infants section.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a plan for extreme weather.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  One of three records did not contain release information. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-13.
- Illness & medication
  One of three records did not contain updated immunizations.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The primary caregiver did not have an active background check. NOTE: Background check was submitted during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The primary caregiver did not have an active background check. NOTE: Background check was submitted during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-03.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  One primary caregiver was supervising a group of 7 children ( ages 8 mo, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 and 4 years old) which put the caregiver put of ratio by one child.
  
  HHSC 747.1701 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-10. Correction verified 2023-02-01.
- Other
  An 8 month infant was observed watching television.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-03.
- Other
  One infant feeding instruction was last updated 8/16/22.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  One primary caregiver was supervising a group of 7 children ( ages 8 mo, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 and 4 years old) which put the caregiver put of ratio by one child.
  
  HHSC 747.1701 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-10. Correction verified 2023-02-01.
- Other
  An 8 month infant was observed watching television.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-03.
- Other
  One infant feeding instruction was last updated 8/16/22.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver was lacking the required trainings: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication( if applicable) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction) Understanding building and physical premises safety, Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-11. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The primary caregivers operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
- Safety & premises
  Two of four records were lacking the required emergency contact address.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver was lacking the required trainings: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication( if applicable) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction) Understanding building and physical premises safety, Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-11. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The primary caregivers operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
- Safety & premises
  Two of four records were lacking the required emergency contact address.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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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 Diana Lizbeth Cardenas, 8923 WALD RD, Houston, TX 77034-3626 (operation ID 1172899, operation number 1560547), 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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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