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Monica Zapata

Registered Child-Care Home · Pasadena, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1742129

Monica Zapata holds a Registered issued July 19, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 15 inspections on record with 58 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Registered
Issued
July 19, 2022
Operation type
Registered Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
710 Pampa St, Pasadena, TX 77504-1533
The 60-month record
15
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
58
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 17 · Medium High 27 · Medium 11 · Medium Low 3 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jul 14, 2026 Inspection 0
Apr 8, 2026 Inspection 2
Mar 25, 2026 Inspection 1
Jan 22, 2026 Inspection 0
Jan 9, 2026 Inspection 4
Dec 12, 2025 Inspection 13
Mar 12, 2025 Inspection 0
Feb 21, 2025 Inspection 1
Jan 28, 2025 Inspection 0
Jan 16, 2025 Inspection 4
Jan 3, 2025 Inspection 4
Dec 20, 2024 Inspection 16
Dec 19, 2024 Inspection 9
Jul 27, 2023 Inspection 0
Jun 14, 2022 Inspection 4
Deficiency records
April 8, 2026 Standard § 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One childs record did not contain the required emergency contact address.
Corrected: April 10, 2026
April 8, 2026 Standard § 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One childs record did not contain the updated immunization record.
Corrected: April 17, 2026
March 25, 2026 Standard § 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two dogs observed at the operation did not have the required documenation of vaccinations.
Corrected: April 3, 2026
January 9, 2026 Standard § 747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers were observed with seven students ages 8 months, 2,3,3,3, 4 and 4 years old. The registered home is out of ratio by one student.
Corrected: January 9, 2026
January 9, 2026 Standard § 747.5417(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the required list of children transported for January 7th, 2026. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected: January 9, 2026
January 9, 2026 Standard § 747.5417(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency medical information and authorization was not provided forthree out of four students transported.
Corrected: January 9, 2026
January 9, 2026 Standard § 747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The sign in log was observed with four students out of seven students signed in.
Corrected: January 9, 2026
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.2105(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The television was observed on while students participated in table top activities.
Corrected: December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers were observed with seven students ages 17 months, 2,2,3,3,3 and 5 years old. The registered home is out of ratio by one student.
Corrected: December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Three dogs observed at the operation did not have the required documenation of vaccinations.
Corrected: December 29, 2025
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.5007 - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a emergency and evacuation diagram availabile. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected: January 5, 2026
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two student records did not contain the required health statement.
Corrected: January 5, 2026
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The sign in log was observed not completed. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected: December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Sheltering weather drills were not documented for the month of November. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected: January 5, 2026
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Students were not observed washing hands before participating in activity with cheerios.
Corrected: December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One student records did not contain the required immunizations.
Corrected: January 5, 2026
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operations pathway to the backyard was observed with hazards. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected: January 5, 2026
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.5417(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency medical information and authorization was not provided for students transported.
Corrected: December 22, 2025
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a number/child assignment map available.
Corrected: January 5, 2026
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.2105(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A five year old student was observed on youtube during activity time.
Corrected: December 12, 2025
February 21, 2025 Standard § 747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver had seven students ages 5 years, 5 years,4 years,3 years,3 years,2 years and 2 years old. The operation was over ratio by one student.
Corrected: February 21, 2025
January 16, 2025 Standard § 747.2319(2) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A six month old infant was observed with blankets propped for feeding.
Corrected: January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025 Standard § 747.2319(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A 6 month old infant was observed sleeping with a bottle in a restrictive device. Note: Pictures were taken.
Corrected: January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025 Standard § 747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver were observed with twelve students ages 6 months,21 month, 23 months, 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, 3 years, 4 years, 4 years,5 years, 5 years and 5 years.
Corrected: January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025 Standard § 747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A six month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: Picture was taken.
Corrected: January 16, 2025
January 3, 2025 Standard § 747.4807(a) - Pool Inaccessible to Children by Wall, Fence or Other Barrier at Least 4' High
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A pool was observed in the backyard without a four feet high fence.
Corrected: January 10, 2025
January 3, 2025 Standard § 747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The assistant caregiver was observed with nine students ages 22 months, 2 years, 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 4 years, 4 years and 5 years.
Corrected: January 3, 2025
January 3, 2025 Standard § 747.3501(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
An above the ground pool was observed accesible to students.
Corrected: January 10, 2025
January 3, 2025 Standard § 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The playground entry was observed without a four foot fence.
Corrected: January 10, 2025
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver were observed with nine students ages 5 months, 20 months, 21 months, 22 months, 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years and 6 years old.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
An assistant caregiver did not have the required affidavit.
Corrected: December 27, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.901(1) - Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
The assistant caregivers record did not contain dates of employment.
Corrected: December 27, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Seven students were observed having screen time during lunch and nap time.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024 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
One assistant caregiver was observed supervising 7 students alone. The caregiver was allowed access to students without a background check. Note: The background check was submitted during the inspection.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
An unmounted electric heater was observed on top of a shelf. Note: pictures were taken.
Corrected: December 27, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A five month old was observed in a play yard with a blanket.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The playground entry was observed without a four foot fence. Note: Pictures were taken.
Corrected: January 3, 2025
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.301(3) - Notification of Addition of Swimming Pool
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
An above the ground pool was observed in the backyard of the operation. Note: Pictures were taken.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.3501(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
An above the ground pool was observed accesible to students.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
An assistant caregiver did not have the required affidavit.
Corrected: December 27, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.4807(a) - Pool Inaccessible to Children by Wall, Fence or Other Barrier at Least 4' High
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A pool was observed in the backyard without a four feet high fence. Note: Pictures were taken.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A five month old was observed having screen time.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.3303(c)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment- If Above Floor Level Must Use Safety Mechanism
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Students were observed being changed on a table without raised sides.
Corrected: December 27, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.207(9) - Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the inspection conducted, the primary caregiver is not operating the RCCH in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the home.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024 Standard § 747.901(2) - Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
An assistant caregiver did not have the required proof of education.
Corrected: December 27, 2024
December 19, 2024 Standard § 747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the smoke detector testing date documented.
Corrected: January 2, 2025
December 19, 2024 Standard § 747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver did not have the required transportation training.
Corrected: January 2, 2025
December 19, 2024 Standard § 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The assistant caregiver did not have the required hands on portion of the CPR training.
Corrected: January 2, 2025
December 19, 2024 Standard § 747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The sign in sheet was observed with only two students signed in.
Corrected: December 26, 2024
December 19, 2024 Standard § 747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers were observed with 11 students in care.
Corrected: December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024 Standard § 747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the fire extingusher inspection date documented.
Corrected: January 2, 2025
December 19, 2024 Standard § 747.4305 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have adequate storage for the twelve students enrolled.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
December 19, 2024 Standard § 747.2317(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High
Verbatim from the agency record
One five month old infant was observed in a swing for more than 15 minutes.
Corrected: December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024 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
One caregiver was allowed access to students without a background check.
Corrected: December 19, 2024
June 14, 2022 Standard § 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
High
Verbatim from the agency record
In two rooms where children utilize did not have a smoke dectection system.
Corrected: June 24, 2022
June 14, 2022 Standard § 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not include infant safe sleep.
Corrected: June 24, 2022
June 14, 2022 Standard § 747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a completed emergency preparedness plan.
Corrected: June 24, 2022
June 14, 2022 Standard § 747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation policy did not include infromation about the animal on premises.
Corrected: June 24, 2022
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