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Dimples A* Cat *A *Me ChildCare & Learning Center

Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 400003

Dimples A* Cat *A *Me ChildCare & Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued June 25, 1990. In the state's 60-month public window it has 13 inspections on record with 36 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 25, 1990
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
85 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
165 Zachary St, Houston, TX 77029-4835
The 60-month record
13
Inspections
4
Assessments
0
Self reports
36
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 22 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 4 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jul 1, 2026 Inspection 1
Mar 26, 2026 Assessment 1
Jan 29, 2026 Inspection 0
Jan 14, 2026 Inspection 1
Dec 19, 2025 Inspection 2
Aug 22, 2025 Inspection 0
Jul 29, 2025 Inspection 4
Apr 29, 2025 Inspection 2
Jan 29, 2025 Inspection 0
Jan 17, 2025 Assessment 1
Jan 6, 2025 Inspection 16
Jan 23, 2024 Inspection 1
Jan 18, 2024 Assessment 1
Feb 15, 2023 Inspection 4
Jan 31, 2023 Assessment 1
Mar 10, 2022 Inspection 0
Sep 2, 2021 Inspection 1
Aug 31, 2021 Report 0
Deficiency records
July 1, 2026 Standard § 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The daily building and grounds checklist was not completed for 2 days in the week of June 8; 4 days for week of June 15; 5 days for week of June 22; and 2 days for week of June 29, 2026.
Corrected: July 8, 2026
March 26, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.
Corrected: June 3, 2026
January 14, 2026 Standard § 746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two children were doubled up in a seat belt.
Corrected: January 14, 2026
December 19, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A child under 2 years old was watching tv. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The last fire inspection was completed on 8/30/2024.
Corrected: March 19, 2026
July 29, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 4 children's records is missing the health statement.
Corrected: August 12, 2025
July 29, 2025 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A utility line from the pole to the building behind the playground is sagging over the children's play space; measured at 4 feet 3 inches above the ground.
Corrected: August 12, 2025
July 29, 2025 Standard § 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Loose fill for the composite play structure with a slide measured at 4 inches, short by 2 inches. Loose fill for spinning equipment measured at zero inches, short 6 inches.
Corrected: August 22, 2025
July 29, 2025 Standard § 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Multiple pieces of equipment, rotating and rocking, overlap the use zone of other equipment on the playground. 3 pieces of equipment is less than 6 feet from the perimeter fence. The use zone for 1 rotating equipment on which the child stands measured 6 feet 4 inches from rocking equipment.
Corrected: August 22, 2025
April 29, 2025 Standard § 746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation had two non-working carbon monoxide detectors and needs to install one according to manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected: May 2, 2025
April 29, 2025 Standard § 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Three active ant beds were found on the playground.
Corrected: May 2, 2025
January 17, 2025 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
Corrected: January 24, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough inspection seven staff cprtrainings expired as of 8/1/2024.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection walkthrough the operation fence in the play area is not the required height.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection records reviewed two caregivers did not have the annual 24 hours training.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection time period the children watched television more then an hour.
Corrected: January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough inspection the emergency evacautaion diagram was not posted in all active rooms.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough inspection the evacuation plan was not posted in all active rooms.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough inspection the required activity plan for each age group was not posted.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough inspection the employee list was not current nor posted.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough a classroom became unsafe to use and licensing was not made aware at inspection.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough inspection there was not a rocking chair present in the infant room.
Corrected: January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection two of seven staff records had expried first aid trainnings as of 8/1/2024.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.3701(2) - Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough inspection all electrical outlets were not all covered.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough inspection cleaning supplies under the infant changing station and kitchen were seen.
Corrected: January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough inspection the children have access to the air conditioner outside.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough inspection the playground materials have a missing board, protruding nails, and water in sand stand.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 6, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough inspection a child under 2 was watching television.
Corrected: January 6, 2025
January 23, 2024 Standard § 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Proof or documentation for liability coverage was not made available during the inspection.
Corrected: January 30, 2024
January 18, 2024 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
t was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2023 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/24.
Corrected: January 20, 2024
February 15, 2023 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One toddler room did not have an outlet cover on an outlet. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an outlet cover was placed.
Corrected: February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023 Standard § 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that a TV in the toddler room was not mounted. Note: Pictures taken and this was corrected when it was moved out of the classroom.
Corrected: February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies is missing information on the following sections: Release of children Medication discipline Promotion of physical activity Sunscreen/bug repellent Transportation
Corrected: February 24, 2023
February 15, 2023 Standard § 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two classrooms did not have the exit diagrams. Note: This was placed at inspection and corrected.
Corrected: February 15, 2023
January 31, 2023 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation failed to report the number of employees that left the previous year.
Corrected: February 3, 2023
September 2, 2021 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have in the transportation binder emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Several of the information forms 2935 that was included in the transportation binder are for children who is no longer enrolled at the daycare.
Corrected: September 6, 2021
About these records

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