Gayle Benjamin Childcare
Licensed Child-Care Home · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1133306
Gayle Benjamin Childcare holds a Full Permit issued November 5, 2010. In the state's 60-month public window it has 6 inspections on record with 21 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
November 5, 2010
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
3010 Dalview St, Houston, TX 77091-2930
The 60-month record
6
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
21
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 11 · Medium 9 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Inspection | 6 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Inspection | 5 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Inspection | 5 |
Deficiency records
October 6, 2025 Standard § 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The CPR and First Aid certification for the provider has expired.
Corrected: October 20, 2025
September 16, 2025 Standard § 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The feeding sheet for the three infants was not available during the inspection.
Corrected: September 30, 2025
September 16, 2025 Standard § 747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The most recent licensing inspection was not posted on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the inspection form that was left at the inspection.
Corrected: September 16, 2025
September 16, 2025 Standard § 747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
CCR did not see "Keeping Children Safe" displayed on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the Keeping Children Safe posted on the parent board.
Corrected: September 16, 2025
September 16, 2025 Standard § 747.5337(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The carbon monoxide detection system is not working, and the batteries need to be replaced.
Corrected: September 30, 2025
September 16, 2025 Standard § 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
CCR observed the cleaning products in the restroom were stored under an unlocked cabinet, making them accessible to children.
Corrected: September 30, 2025
September 16, 2025 Standard § HRC42.054 - Required Fees
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has a pending background check fee that have not been paid since 12/02/2024.
Corrected: September 30, 2025
September 18, 2024 Standard § 747.1401(a)(2) - Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three children over the age of 14 years old were present without an orientation.
Corrected: October 2, 2024
September 18, 2024 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Canister of ant killer in backyard play area.
Corrected: September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024 Standard § 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The present fire extinguisher is a 2A-40BC.
Corrected: October 2, 2024
September 21, 2023 Standard § 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During review of safety for HASA the primary caregiver ans assistant caregiver was found to not have current first aid and CPR.
Corrected: September 29, 2023
September 21, 2023 Standard § 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the review of the primary caregivers trainings for HASA the primary caregiver was found to not have obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.
Corrected: October 5, 2023
September 21, 2023 Standard § 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During review of training hours for HASA the assistant caregiver was found to not have completed 24 hours of annual training as required.
Corrected: October 5, 2023
September 21, 2023 Standard § 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included promotion of physical activity.
Corrected: September 29, 2023
September 21, 2023 Standard § 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included safe sleep for infants.
Corrected: September 29, 2023
September 29, 2022 Standard § 747.3803(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The rubbing alcohol had an expiration date of June 2017. NOTE: The deficiency was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
October 25, 2021 Standard § 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation didn't have their fire drills.
Corrected: October 29, 2021
October 25, 2021 Standard § 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation didn't have safety sleep in their operational policies.
Corrected: October 29, 2021
October 25, 2021 Standard § 747.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One child file didn't have an address or phone number. Corrected: When the permit holder wrote in the address and phone number.
Corrected: October 25, 2021
October 25, 2021 Standard § 747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child file didn't have their doctor information.
Corrected: October 29, 2021
October 25, 2021 Standard § 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children that have been enrolled for a year did not have a health statement from the doctor.
Corrected: November 5, 2021
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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