Sweet Hearts Home Daycare
9009 SHARPCREST ST, Houston, TX 77036 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Alina Zambrano Avello
- Phone
- (832) 541-5137
- Regulated since
- Jul 7, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1366402 · number 1714619
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies were missing these sections: (8)Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan). [Medium] Your policies must include: (A)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor (B)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time. (9)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (10) Instructions on how a parent may access the (A)Minimum standards online; (B)Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; (C)HHSC website; (13) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, if your licensed child-care home is not located in your own residence. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?747.3411 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?)
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-09. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Canned food was not covered in refrigerator and food left on stove.
HHSC 747.3117(7) — Food Service and Preparation - Cover All Stored Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-26.
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Records & paperwork
The following items were missing from posting requirements: Keeping children safe poster A list of your employees, which must be printed on paper at least 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches in size and must include each employee's first and last name
HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-09. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Discipline & child guidance
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Assistant caregiver is missing training on SIDS, emergency planning, handling of hazardous materials.
HHSC 747.1305(a) — Caregivers Annual Training-counted in ratio more than 10 times in a training year
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Records & paperwork
Child records were missing the signed health statement from a licensed medical professional.
HHSC 747.601(a) — Children's Records Accessible - to Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Safety & premises
One child was missing the emergency contact.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Records & paperwork
Caregiver and assistant are missing 2985, caregiver assistant is missing translated education requirement. both are missing employee info form 2935.
HHSC 747.901 — Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One person was present around children in care without an eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-30. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Primary caregiver current CPR/AED training was done online and not hands on.
HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was observed to be over ratio. There were 12 children between 8mo-4yrs old. The home was over ratio by 1.
HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was observed to be over ratio. Due to the ages of the children present, one caregiver may only supervise 7 children between 0-5yrs old. The primary caregiiver was over ratio by 10 children.
HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon arrival, 17 children were observed to be present. The operation exceeded capacity by 5 children
HHSC 747.207(10) — AP Never exceed capacity of the home
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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