Walkers Day Care
8432 LIVINGSTON ST, Houston, TX 77051 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- James C Walker Jr
- Phone
- (713) 734-3583
- Regulated since
- Oct 15, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 97753 · number 156491
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2021 | 10 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were two active ant beds on the playground.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-10-28.
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Other
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that supervision was not maintained when a nine-year-old child was able to leave the operation unattended, and ride a city bus to their grandmother's home.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that CCR was not notified within the required two-day time frame, when a nine-year-old child was able to leave the operation unattended, and ride a city bus to their grandmother's home.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that parents were not notified immediately when their nine-year-old child was able to leave the operation unattended.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were two children ages 14 and 18 months playing on iPads.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-14. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill was approximately two inches deep.
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 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Other
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Jan 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-19. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was standing in the upper crib with the drop gate in the down position.
HHSC 746.2409(c) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-20. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Safety & premises
Three large and active ant beds were observed on the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-04. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Three of Five Children's records did not have evidence of parent signed operational policies.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Records & paperwork
Three of Five Children's records did not have physician's health care statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Illness & medication
Two of five children's immunization records were not up to date.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Safety & premises
Two of Five Children's Records did not have addresses for emergency contacts.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Records & paperwork
Four of Five employees did not have signed affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Written daily plans posted did not have information identifying dates used or classroom used in.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Other
Children were observed using tablets in the pre-k room and cell phones in the school aged room that did not pertain to the activity plan or homework. Both of these were corrected when the caregivers removed the electronic devices from the children.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-13. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Safety & premises
The light bulb in the school aged room was out, there was a patch of peeling wall in the pre-k room, there were broken toys cluttered in a corner of the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observed a changing pad with open cracks in the pre-k room and a changing pad with straps in the infant room.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-13.
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Other
Two slides did not have loose fill under them. Three platforms did not have loose fill under them.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Other
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of three caregivers were missing training in the following required topics; Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic; Understanding building and physical premises safety; Handling storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The directors present at the operation was missing training in the following topics; Emergency preparedness,Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations,Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reacton,Understanding building and physical premises safety and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-21. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a few broken fence boards and 3 active ant piles on the playground. The director treated the ant piles during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were several broken/cracked or missing tiles in the infant room.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-10. Correction verified 2022-12-28.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that physical abuse occurred in the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was inappropriately disciplined when they would not lay down on their nap cot.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver responsible for the 3y to 6y old group did not know the correct number of children present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there were 11 children present. There were 12 children present during the inspection after counting.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-07. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
In the infant room, inspector observed an 8 month old, laying in a crib with a pacifier and pacifier attachment.
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 2021-12-07. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Staff background & training
Four children ranged from 18m to 2 years old were observed during nap time. One child was observed sleeping with a bottle and three were observed sleeping with training/sippy cups.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-07. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a building and grounds checklist on file at the operation for review.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policy handbook is missing the safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is missing how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments from their emergency preparedness plan.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not practiced a severe weather drill. There is no documentation on file at the operation for review.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not practiced a lock down drill. There is no documentation on file at the operation for review.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Records & paperwork
A childs record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Safety & premises
A childs record evaluated was missing the name, address, and phone number for their emergency contact person on their admission form. Another childs record evaluated was missing the address for their emergency contact person on their admission form.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Other Serious
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