Norma Garcia Coureaux
Houston, TX 77042 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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La Petite Briar Forest is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 14, 1985, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout®) |
| Licensed capacity | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
La Petite Briar Forest 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
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 22 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 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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746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Observed 2 infants without an updated infant feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Observed the playground areas without the proper amount of loose-fill.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director did not have a current driver transportation certificate available for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Observed 2 infants without an updated infant feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Observed the playground areas without the proper amount of loose-fill.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director did not have a current driver transportation certificate available for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 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
“A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 3 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 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
“A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 3 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The nap mats were not properly label in the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There were brown spots on the ceilings in the infant room. I observed cracked tiles and dips in the floorings in the Prek room flooring.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Several tree branches are hanging over the playground equipment. The branches are low enough where they are in the children faces as they play on the play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The nap mats were not properly label in the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There were brown spots on the ceilings in the infant room. I observed cracked tiles and dips in the floorings in the Prek room flooring.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Several tree branches are hanging over the playground equipment. The branches are low enough where they are in the children faces as they play on the play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The nap mats were not properly label in the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There were brown spots on the ceilings in the infant room. I observed cracked tiles and dips in the floorings in the Prek room flooring.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Several tree branches are hanging over the playground equipment. The branches are low enough where they are in the children faces as they play on the play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver slammed a door closed that led to a child in care getting their finger caught between the door, resulting in the child's finger being broken. A caregiver submitted a falsified incident report about what actually happened regarding the child's broken finger.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/18/23.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the director is aware of the caregivers not complying with standards and not addressing the issue.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that children are being forced to sleep by holding their heads down to the mat.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that classrooms are going out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Two emergency medications observed was not in the original packaging.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Two out of four children files reviewed did not have a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill on the playground depth was not properly maintained.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“FA kit was still missing the following: FA guide, scissors, thermometer, tweezers, and adhesive tape.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2023
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“2 baby bottles were not labeled during the follow up.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“1 child record with known food allergy still did not have a food allergy emergency plan available to during follow up”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There was dead roaches throughout the operation that have not been properly disposed of.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“1 child record with known food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“4 out of 8 children's record did not contain complete admission information. The following information was incomplete: the special needs statement, emergency contact information, release contact information, and the authorization for emergency medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“3 out of 8 caregivers records did not the following available to review: proof of education, affidavit and orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“5 baby bottles was not labeled with child's first name and last initial in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Director was not able to provide a monthly checklist with dates.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“A 6 inch metal bar was protruding at the bottom of playground equipment. There is no protective barrier around the protruding bar.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“1 out of 5 employees files evaluated did not have pre service training of understanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Nap cots were not properly labeled in multiple classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out of 8 children did not have a current immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“FA kit was missing the following: FA guide, antiseptic wipes, scissors, thermometer, tweezers, and adhesive tape.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills was missing for months January 2023 and February 2023. Exit time for March 2023 fire drill exceeded the 3 minutes limit by 2 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There was dead roaches throughout the operation that have not been properly disposed of.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“1 child record with known food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“4 out of 8 children's record did not contain complete admission information. The following information was incomplete: the special needs statement, emergency contact information, release contact information, and the authorization for emergency medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“3 out of 8 caregivers records did not the following available to review: proof of education, affidavit and orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“5 baby bottles was not labeled with child's first name and last initial in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Director was not able to provide a monthly checklist with dates.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“A 6 inch metal bar was protruding at the bottom of playground equipment. There is no protective barrier around the protruding bar.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“1 out of 5 employees files evaluated did not have pre service training of understanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Nap cots were not properly labeled in multiple classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out of 8 children did not have a current immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“FA kit was missing the following: FA guide, antiseptic wipes, scissors, thermometer, tweezers, and adhesive tape.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills was missing for months January 2023 and February 2023. Exit time for March 2023 fire drill exceeded the 3 minutes limit by 2 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver stated there were 19 children in care and when counting the number of children there were 20 children in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“There was no written activity schedule posted for the school age children. The caregiver was not following the activity schedule.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not set appropriate behavior expectations for school-age children.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support the seat belts in the buses do not secure and are not in safe operating condition.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained a caregiver failed to practice good judgment by loading the daycare bus that is designed to seat 14 children with 15 children while transporting to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that a child was not secured in a passenger safety seat system due to the daycare bus being overloaded.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the number of children in their group during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 19 children. After counting there were 15 children outside on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 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
“Upon arrival to the operation, 9 school age children were observed lined up at the door unsupervised while the caregiver was inside the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Caregiver did not know the children ages she was supervising.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Two ant beds were observed on the playground which are accessible to the children play area”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 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
“Upon arrival to the operation, 9 school age children were observed lined up at the door unsupervised while the caregiver was inside the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Caregiver did not know the children ages she was supervising.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Two ant beds were observed on the playground which are accessible to the children play area”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 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
“Upon arrival to the operation, 9 school age children were observed lined up at the door unsupervised while the caregiver was inside the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Caregiver did not know the children ages she was supervising.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Two ant beds were observed on the playground which are accessible to the children play area”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“Based on the information obtained, the operation did not notify CCR when they became aware that a child enrolled at the facility contracted COVID.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
“Based on the information obtained the operation did not notify parents that a child enrolled at the facility had contracted COVID.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“The dead insects have not been disposed of.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to notify licensing after allowing a child to wander away from the caregiver unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“A child's parent was not told the truth about a situation that placed their child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The incident report was not shared or signed by the child's parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“A child was left alone inside a classroom while the caregiver was on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“The infant feeding instructions for 1 infant has not been updated since 05/31/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“There was no documentation of the carbon monoxide, smoke detector or fire extinguisher checks for this year.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.613(c)(1) - Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
“1 child who was enrolled 08/01/22 did not have an immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One child did not have a current Hep B immunization.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“During an investigation it was determined that a child in care was injured and required medical attention, but the incident was never reported to Childcare Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At a follow up inspection the operation still does not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The wall in the 2's classroom has chipped paint.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“I observed the caregiver in the PreK class telling the kids that there was a cockroach in the room and to not step on it on the carpet. The caregiver killed the roach and disgarded it.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“During an investigation inspection 2 children from the PreK class was observed in another classroom unsupervised. Note: I notified the assistant immediately and she walked one of the children back to the restroom with his class. The other child saw me and went back to the area with the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“During an investigation inspection an infant's bottles were not labeled. Note: The caregiver labeled the bottles during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver gave an infant another child's bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Documentation showing the operation has a current fire inspection was not available for review during this inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 03/31/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“During an investigation inspection an infant's bottles were not labeled. Note: The caregiver labeled the bottles during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver gave an infant another child's bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Documentation showing the operation has a current fire inspection was not available for review during this inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 03/31/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“During an investigation it was determined that a child in care was injured and required medical attention, but the incident was never reported to Childcare Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishments.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2022
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“During the walkthrough of the investigation inspection 2 toddlers were observed in restrictive devices while other children were in regular chairs seated at the table. When asked why the 2 children were in restrictive devices, the caregiver stated the children bite and fight the other chldren. Prohibited punishment was discussed with the caregiver and acting director and the children were removed from the restrictive devices.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 14, 1985.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 11 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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.
110, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 496-4400 to ask.
(281) 496-4400.
11803 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77077. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Feet Child Care, 0.9 miles away.