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SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces

Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1647752

SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces holds a Full Permit issued September 27, 2017. In the state's 60-month public window it has 15 inspections on record with 48 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 27, 2017
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
118 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
13147 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77044-5391
The 60-month record
15
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
48
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 15 · Medium High 25 · Medium 8 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jan 7, 2026 Inspection 0
Nov 7, 2025 Inspection 0
Sep 9, 2025 Inspection 0
Mar 20, 2025 Inspection 0
Dec 30, 2024 Inspection 0
Dec 23, 2024 Inspection 1
Dec 20, 2024 Report 2
Aug 27, 2024 Inspection 0
Aug 13, 2024 Inspection 8
May 24, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 18, 2024 Inspection 25
Aug 22, 2023 Inspection 0
Jun 7, 2023 Inspection 8
Apr 21, 2023 Inspection 1
Apr 19, 2023 Report 0
Jun 16, 2022 Inspection 3
Nov 8, 2021 Inspection 0
Oct 28, 2021 Report 0
Deficiency records
December 23, 2024 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High
Verbatim from the agency record
One child's file did not have emergecny medical authorization.
Corrected: January 6, 2025
December 20, 2024 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was found that a child in care managed to run out the front doors and into the shopping strip where the operation is located.
Corrected: December 23, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A self-report was not received regarding a child in care who wandered away from the operation.
Corrected: December 23, 2024
August 13, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The afterschool restroom ceiling panel is missing and found behind the toilet.
Corrected: August 27, 2024
August 13, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The wooden fence surrounding the big playground has a wooden board that has fallen and has exposed nails accessible to children in care.
Corrected: August 20, 2024
August 13, 2024 Standard § 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A 5 month infant was placed and found sleeping on their tummy who is unable to roll over independently. There is no sleep exception form for the infant.
Corrected: August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A mop bucket with water was found in the hallway accessible to children. This was corrected when the bucket was removed from thhe hallway.
Corrected: August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
In the toddler room, sharp and hazardous office supplies such as hole punchers, staple remover, adult scissors, and a letter opener were found on the children shelving accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed.
Corrected: August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024 Standard § 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The big slide on the big playground has an opening at the top of the slide that could potentially trap a child's hand or clothing when sliding down the equipment.
Corrected: August 27, 2024
August 13, 2024 Standard § 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the director's absence, a caregiver was left in charge at naptime who did not have access to all essential information and records. This was corrected when the designee and second person in command arrived at the operation.
Corrected: August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024 Standard § HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Three children's records did not have a statement or proof that the parent's received a copy of parents' rights.
Corrected: August 20, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
3 children observed sitting in a bean shaped table with straps were not observed to be strapped in. One of the seats did not have straps.
Corrected: April 25, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver did not have the training in abuse and neglect and building and premise safety training.
Corrected: April 25, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A cleaning solution Lemon Plus was not being used according to manufacture instructions. According to the director, an unknown amount of solution is mixed with a bottle of water. The solutiion is used to sanitize table tops According to the instrcutions, the product is not to be used on surfaces that come into contact with food.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two cribs in the infant room was were observed to have two mattresses in the crib. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the second mattresses were removed during the inspection.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
High
Verbatim from the agency record
2 children being transported did not have parent or emergecy contact information. NOTE:Corrected at inspection,parent contact forms were provided during the inspection
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
3 cribs used in the infant room were observed to have loose fitted sheets.
Corrected: April 25, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A 6 mo old not yet on table food did not have feeding instructions completed by the parent
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Emergency medical authorization was not available for 2 children being transported. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the medical authizations forms were provided during the inspection
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
3 children with listed diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy plan of file and available for review,
Corrected: May 2, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Several bottles in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
3 gallons of milk dated 4/15, 4/16 and 4/16 was observed to be in the refrigerator. One of the gallon with the 4/16 exppiration date was served to children for breakfast. NOTE: Corrected at the inspection. All expired milk was disposed of during the inspection.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The fire extinguisher on one of the vans used was not observed to be secured. NOTE: The fire extinguisher was observed to be in the box and under the passenger front seat.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
In the infant and toddler rooms. diaper rash creams were observed to be on top of the diaper changing table in reach of children.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
In the bathroom of the toddler room, the ceiling was observed to missing a panel.
Corrected: May 2, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
An emergency evacution diagram was not posted near all exits used. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, diagrams were posted during the inspection.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The child safety alarm on one of the vehicles being used for transportation was not operational during the inspection NOTE: The operation was informed the van may not be used until the safety alarm has been repaired
Corrected: May 16, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
5 car seats located on both vans used were observed to be expired. Expiration years were 2016,2017,2018,2020,2022 NOTE:Corrected at inspection. All expired carseats were removed and dissposed during the inspection
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A catipliller toy on the playground was observed to be broken and had exposed shear points.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A television on top of a rolling shelf was not observed to be properly anchored.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregivers purse and uncovers electrical outlets were observed in the toddler room. Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the pre-k room
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
In the toddler room on the diaper changing table disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer was observed in reach. In the pre-k room a bottle of disinfectant spray way observed in reach.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The children product safety certificate was last completed 2/1/23
Corrected: April 25, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A 2lb roll of ground beef was observed to be open and uncovered in the freezer.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3317(10) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two bottles of cleaning chemicals were observed to be stored next to boxed of snack crackers and a jar of jelly
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two vehicles used for transportation did not have have completed first aid kits. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Missing items were replaced during the inspection.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
June 7, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules.
Corrected: June 9, 2023
June 7, 2023 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One of four children records did not have a current immunization record.
Corrected: June 14, 2023
June 7, 2023 Standard § 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
All six of the classrooms did not have activity plans available.
Corrected: June 14, 2023
June 7, 2023 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms were torn, exposing the underlying foam.
Corrected: June 9, 2023
June 7, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The floor in the infant room was sticky and needs to be cleaned.
Corrected: July 24, 2023
June 7, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the Director disposed of the torn mats.
Corrected: June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising during naptime.
Corrected: July 24, 2023
June 7, 2023 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two of the bucket seats at the toddler table did not have safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the Director removed the seats from the classroom.
Corrected: June 7, 2023
April 21, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was using a personal cellphone while caring for children.
Corrected: April 27, 2023
June 16, 2022 Standard § 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
An11 month old non-walking infant in the toddler room was asleep on a mat. Note: This was corrected when the director placed the infant in a crib.
Corrected: June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
In the afterschool room, there were cleaning supplies located near the handwashing sink. Note: This was corrected when the director moved the supplies to a higher place.
Corrected: June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
On the playground, there are two pieces of wood missing from the fence.
Corrected: July 8, 2022
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