Cindy's In Home Child Care
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Home Sweet Home Childcare is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 8, 2023, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | Experienced & Certified staff |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Home Sweet Home Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“3 out 8 children did not have immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The owner removed the infant from the rocker.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
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
“While waiting for someone to open the door a child was observed walking to their classroom unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“The television in the Two's & Threes room was sitting on a table not anchored. Note: The TV was moved during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“5 out of 8 files reviewed did not have the health statement section completed on the admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
“5 out of 8 of the staff files reviews did not have the dates of when trainings were completed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“Operation did not report the number of employees who left in 2024”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“4 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
“1 out 8 children did have a current immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.4601(11) - Active Play Safety Requirements for After-school Care in A Public Facility
“There were two play equipment in the outside play area that was broken. Note: One play equipment was repaired during the inspection and the other one was removed from the play area.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Based on the investigation and information obtained there were sufficient evidence to conclude a highchair and a seat at the toddler table had missing safety straps.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The Director is missing 13 hours of required annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“A 17 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 15 minutes before being moved to a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
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
“A 5 year old child was left in the office for 10 minutes with the Licensing Inspector, then the child woke up and walked out to the front lobby entrance and stood by the front door until the Director intervened approximately 5 minutes later.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A 5 month old infant was not strapped in a bouncer during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Fire inspection was last conducted November 3, 2022 and is now expired.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“2 caregivers CPR/First Aid training has expired. 2 caregivers have invalid CPR training taken online only.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“The emergency preparedness plan is missing how the child care staff will continue to care for the children after the emergency occurs and how they will reunify the children with their parents.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“2 caregivers FA/CPR expired. 2 caregivers CPR is invalid becuase it was completed online.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: The operation was still missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported and a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal, secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the adult occupants.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
“The written operational policy does not have transportation included. Note: The written operational policy does not have transportation included.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The electronic child safety alarm on the vehicle used to transport children was not working during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
“2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport. Note: 4 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“I observed 9 infants in the classroom with one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
“The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of Services added such as: Transportation and Drop In Care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“I observed the director and a caregiver who transports, have no transportation training available upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“During the inspection I observed, a tall pole on the playground, large holes in both fenecs, a bungee cord, no lock on the outdoor storage box, no padding around the poles.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
“2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
“The written operational policy does not have transportation included.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“I observed a caregiver on a personal laptop device while supervising children in care. Note: During the inspection the caregiver removed the device.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“I observed 24 children in a classroom including infants with one caregiver. The youngest child in the room was 17 months. The oldest child in the room was 5 years old. Note: A caregiver showed up to relieve the other teacher and the children were all put back in the correct classes, according to ages.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a personal device. Note: Supervision was discussed, however the citation was recited. I observed two sharp objects accessible to children in the kitchen. I also observed a caregiver leave a classroom with 9 children in care, ages 2-3 years of age.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a pesonal device.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“I observed ten children ages 18 months through 23 months and a 3 year old being supervised by one caregiver in the rear classroom. The maximum number of children in this age group that one caregiver may supervise is nine.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“I observed while outdoors standing water, tarp that covers the play equipment in need of repair, the gate to the the electric box open and the back gate open.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“I observed two cribs in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“I observed three play yards in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background results caring for 22 children ages 2-3 years old.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection I observed a electrical box that was lifted out of the wall exposing wires, Broken fence boards on the playground as well as a wooden deck with the astro turf covering ripped and torn, broken plastic toys as well as debris on the ground.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022
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Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4223 Jura Dr, Houston, TX
Houston, TX 77084 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 8, 2023.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 19 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 656-2273 to ask.
(281) 656-2273.
16618 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Leaders Academy, 0.4 miles away.