Ashford Child Enrichment Center

2201 S DAIRY ASHFORD RD, Houston, TX 77077 · Harris County

28cited violations

4serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 118
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Rachel Makondekwa
Phone: (281) 497-6901
Regulated since: Jan 8, 1987
HHSC IDs: Operation 102591 · number 221074
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 8
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 10
Records & paperwork 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	12	0	Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2)
2024	2	0	Safety & premises (2)
2023	4	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (2)
2022	10	2	Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers did not have the required HASA training topics: 1. Responding to emergencies due to food allergies 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. 3. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. 4. Administering medications
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
- Staff background & training
  The director were missing HASA topic administering medication from annual training hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy were missing the promotion for outdoor and indoor physical activities.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
- Discipline & child guidance
  The operational policy were missing the area for preventing and responding to abuse and neglect.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy were missing the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers did not have the required HASA training topics: 1. Responding to emergencies due to food allergies 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. 3. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. 4. Administering medications
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
- Staff background & training
  The director were missing HASA topic administering medication from annual training hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy were missing the promotion for outdoor and indoor physical activities.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
- Discipline & child guidance
  The operational policy were missing the area for preventing and responding to abuse and neglect.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy were missing the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 was conducted. 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 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Jan 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 was conducted. 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 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  One child with a known food allegry did not have a signed food allegry emergency plan available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  One child with a known food allegry did not have a signed food allegry emergency plan available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
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Dec 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three out of the four caregivers files reviewed lacked HASA annual training topics.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2024-01-10.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Cleaning products were observed accessible to children behind an unlock cabinet in the children's restroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the items.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-14.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three out of the four caregivers files reviewed lacked HASA annual training topics.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2024-01-10.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Cleaning products were observed accessible to children behind an unlock cabinet in the children's restroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the items.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-14.
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Dec 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Ten operational staff were review. Two out of ten operational staff do not have their high school diploma on file for licensing review.
  
  HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
- Staff background & training
  Ten operational staff were review. Two out of ten operational staff do not have their CPR and First Aid Certification for licensing review.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
- Other
  The first aid kit had items that were expired.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection since 09/15/2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-23. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
- Supervision & ratios
  Ten operational staff were review. Two out of ten operational staff do not have their notarized affidavit on file for licensing review.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Ten operational staff were review. Two out of ten operational staff do not have their high school diploma on file for licensing review.
  
  HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
- Staff background & training
  Ten operational staff were review. Two out of ten operational staff do not have their CPR and First Aid Certification for licensing review.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
- Other
  The first aid kit had items that were expired.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection since 09/15/2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-23. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
- Supervision & ratios
  Ten operational staff were review. Two out of ten operational staff do not have their notarized affidavit on file for licensing review.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 16, 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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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 Ashford Child Enrichment Center, 2201 S DAIRY ASHFORD RD, Houston, TX 77077-5705 (operation ID 102591, operation number 221074), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
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3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
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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.