Crossing Borders International Preschool
2353 RICE BLVD, Houston, TX 77005 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 249
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Zeina Saleh
- Phone
- (281) 465-0899
- Regulated since
- Jan 26, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 723989 · number 1196966
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Staff background & training (1) |
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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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 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 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Caregivers had to step over and across mats and children for walking space.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It has been determined through investigation that the operation did not create an incident report when it was determined that an incident occurred.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It has been determined through investigation that the operation did not create an incident report when it was determined that an incident occurred.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 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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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff members need a Pre-Employment Affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-19.
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Staff background & training
During this inspection it was determined the center director needed eight hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning wipes were observed in the cabinet accessible to children. Note: The operation removed the wipes and placed them in an area inaccessible to children.
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 2024-11-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper cream was observed in a drawer accessible to children. Note: The director removed the diaper cream to an area inaccessible to children during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed during inpsection did not include a policy regarding parental rights.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff members need a Pre-Employment Affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning wipes were observed in the cabinet accessible to children. Note: The operation removed the wipes and placed them in an area inaccessible to children.
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 2024-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed during inpsection did not include a policy regarding parental rights.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During this inspection I observed expired medication.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Sep 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 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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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During this inspection a four year old was observed unsupervised in the restroom.
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 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-09-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have documentation of training certificates for the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Responding to Food Allegies Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC 746.1317(c)(4) — Training Criteria - Certificate
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-12. Correction verified 2023-01-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Lysol spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet in one of the classrooms during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the spray during the inspection.
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 2022-12-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Lysol spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet in one of the classrooms during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the spray during the inspection.
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 2022-12-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Spray bottles with cleaning solution inside was observed in reach out children in the bathroom area. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection.
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 2022-01-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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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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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.