The Bridge For Kids Childcare Center

685 FAIRMONT PKWY, Pasadena, TX 77504 · Harris County

17cited violations

14serious

10inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 223
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Octavia Taulton
Phone: (713) 797-2222
Regulated since: May 6, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1463496 · number 1787585
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 3
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	3	3	Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)
2025	13	10	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (3)
2024	1	1	Supervision & ratios (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork Serious
  The infant daily report is written on the classrooms white board.
  
  HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-05-22.
- Other Serious
  A fan was observed in use on top of a shelf in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected when removed from the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-22.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operations fire inspection was last conducted 1/24/25.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The infant classroom was observed with one caregiver and six students ages 2 mo, 9 mo, 12 mo, 12 mo,12 mo, and 12 mo, The classroom was over ratio by one student. Note: This was corrected when a second caregiver entered the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-10. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
- Other Serious
  A nine month old infant was observed sleeping in a sleep sack with their arms restricted.
  
  HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-17. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  The infant daily report is written on the classrooms white board.
  
  HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-17. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
HHSC inspection history
May 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Six of six records did not contain the required annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Staff background & training Serious
  The transportation training for the listed director and caregivers is dated 7/18/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
- Other Serious
  Three infants were observed sleeping in sleep sacks with their arms restricted. Note: Photos were taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  The infant daily report is written on the classrooms white board. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
- Other Serious
  Two vans did not have the working alarm.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One record did not contain a emergency contact.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
- Illness & medication Serious
  One record did not contain the required immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operations emergency drill sheet was unavailable during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2025.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operations fire inspection expired 7/21/24.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-02-05.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operations fire inspection expired 7/21/24.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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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 The Bridge For Kids Childcare Center, 685 FAIRMONT PKWY, Pasadena, TX 77504-2801 (operation ID 1463496, operation number 1787585), 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]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.