Treehouse Learning Center
5204 SPRUCE ST, Bellaire, TX 77401 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ayana Williams
- Phone
- (832) 516-7677
- Regulated since
- May 5, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1261926 · number 1639988
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when initiating a conversation with a parent of a child not enrolled in their classroom during class time.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation it was determined that this child has left the classroom before on their own. Based on this information care was not consistent with this child's habits.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence showing a caregiver did not maintain supervision of a three-year-old child as the child was able to leave the operation unsupervised for approximately ten minutes
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 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Other Serious
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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 01/13/2023.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Other
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Oct 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted 4/12/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Three toilets in the school age room are in need of repairs.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A three month old was observed sitting at a four seat table. The safety straps were not used.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Other
Updated feeding instructions is needed for one infant enrolled.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Staff background & training
Personnel records were evaluated for six staff members were reviewed and the following was determined: One staff member needed photo identification. Three staff members needed trainings in all special topics. The director needed transportation training. One staff member needed 11 hours of annual training. Two staff member needed proof of educational qualifications.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver responsible for 14 children between the ages of 18m-2 years old did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Other
A caregiver responsible for 14 children between the ages of 18m-2 years old did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Other
The electrical outlet in the infant room are missing outlet covers. The outlet was accessible to the children. Note: The caregiver placed covers in the outlet during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-18.
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Other Serious
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Nov 17, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted 01/12/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-11. Correction verified 2022-04-19.
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Illness & medication
The following admissions information is needed for two children in care: Two children need updated immunization records. One child needs a special needs statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-11. Correction verified 2022-04-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the follow up inspection the following was observed: Two infants age 12 months and 16 months were observed sitting at a four seat table. The safety straps were not used. Two infants age 11 months and 14 months were observed sitting in high chairs. The safety straps were not used.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver needed training in all special topics.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers needed skills based CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Other Serious
I observed a ten month old sleeping in a play yard with a pacifier attachment.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The infant caregiver did not wash her hands after diapering.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver in the infant classroom did not wash the child's hands after diaper changing.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted 01/12/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the following: -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. -How children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter. -How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: (A)Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care. (B)Authorization for emergency care for each child in care. (C)The child tracking system information for children in care. -How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. -How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
HHSC 746.5202(2) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Illness & medication
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Two needed updated immunization records. One needed a special needs statement. One needed the emergency contact's address. One needed release persons.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Staff background & training
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