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Cora's Cottage Care For Kids

Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1701918

Cora's Cottage Care For Kids holds a Full Permit issued July 16, 2020. In the state's 60-month public window it has 17 inspections on record with 10 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 16, 2020
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
73 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
10851 Scarsdale Blvd Ste 700, Houston, TX 77089-5742
The 60-month record
17
Inspections
1
Assessments
1
Self reports
10
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 3 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Aug 7, 2026 Inspection 0
Aug 5, 2026 Report 0
Mar 5, 2026 Inspection 1
Oct 22, 2025 Inspection 0
Oct 14, 2025 Report 0
Sep 23, 2025 Inspection 0
Sep 15, 2025 Report 0
Jul 18, 2025 Inspection 0
Jun 13, 2025 Report 3
Apr 24, 2025 Inspection 0
Feb 4, 2025 Report 1
Nov 1, 2024 Inspection 0
Oct 25, 2024 Report 0
Oct 17, 2024 Inspection 0
Oct 11, 2024 Report 0
Jun 20, 2024 Inspection 0
Jun 19, 2024 Report 0
Jun 17, 2024 Report 0
May 23, 2024 Inspection 0
Jun 13, 2023 Inspection 0
Jan 3, 2023 Inspection 0
Dec 29, 2022 Report 1
Jul 7, 2022 Inspection 2
May 16, 2022 Inspection 0
May 4, 2022 Report 0
Apr 12, 2022 Inspection 0
Apr 1, 2022 Report 0
Mar 31, 2022 Inspection 1
Mar 16, 2022 Assessment 1
Feb 11, 2022 Report 0
Sep 1, 2021 Inspection 0
Jun 30, 2021 Report 0
Deficiency records
March 5, 2026 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector observed that one child that was normally being transported did not have the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copy of the enrollment form and put it in the binder.
Corrected: March 5, 2026
June 13, 2025 Standard § 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that the operation failed to provide an incident report for a child who was bitten on the hand.
Corrected: July 18, 2025
June 13, 2025 Standard § 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, at the time of the operation visit on 06/20/2025, CCI observed that no designated person in charge was present at the center.
Corrected: July 18, 2025
June 13, 2025 Standard § 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, roaches were observed in the building.
Corrected: July 18, 2025
February 4, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not intervene when a parent took the child out of the classroom to another classroom, even though she was not on the pick-up list for that child.
Corrected: March 24, 2025
December 29, 2022 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline. The caregiver took 2 children outside of the building to scold them.
Corrected: January 27, 2023
July 7, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children does not have cotton balls,scissors., and thermometer. The operation's director included all required items in the first aid kits during the inspection.
Corrected: July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Out of the eight children's records evaluated, one did not have immunization records available for review and one did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
Corrected: July 22, 2022
March 31, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
Corrected: March 31, 2022
March 16, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There were broken toys, small hole along the sidewalk and unsecured fencing present in the playground area.
Corrected: March 25, 2022
About these records

These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.

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