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As We Grow Learning Center - East

12355 Wood Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77013 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

As We Grow Learning Center - East is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 117 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 34 citations, 5 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston
5High risk
16Medium High risk
13Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
34 citations from 25 inspections and 13 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards7
Building & playground safety6
Health & medication6
Training & qualifications5
Staff ratios5
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Supervision1
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighJan 14, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
A caregiver used an object to hit a child.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
Medium HighJul 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides §746.4805(a)
The play structure's did not have a use zone of six feet, the play structure is only 3 ft and 3 inches from the barrier.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
MediumJul 2, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One caregiver with a hire date of 2/5/24 was missing 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/24 to 2/5/25. One caregiver with a hire date of 7/24/23 was missing 8 hours of training for training year 7/24/23 to 7/24/24. One caregiver with a hire date of 5/1/24 is missing 3 hours of training for training year 5/1/24 to 5/1/25. Corrected: When using 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/25 to2/5/25, using 8 hours for training year 7/24/25 to 7/24/26 and using 3 hours for training year 5/1/25 to 5/1/26.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The play strructure on the playground had broken parts.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
MediumJul 2, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operational polices did not have information on Parent Rights.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2025
Medium HighJul 2, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Three caregivers did ot have CPR training.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025
MediumJul 2, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website §746.501(a)(23)
The operation did not have the most updated information on how parents can access the Minimum standards online or the HHS web site.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2025
Medium HighJul 2, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Three caregivers did not have first aid training.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2025
HighApr 4, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to make a report when a child was placed at risk.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2025
MediumApr 4, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
The operation did not provide an incident report when a parent made an allegation that a child was place at risk.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2025
HighApr 4, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
The caregiver did not intervene when a child was seen choking from a string wrapped around their neck.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2025
Medium HighApr 4, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver was using a cell phone while tasked with supervision of children.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2025
Medium HighMar 4, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During the inspection it was observed that a child's diaper was changed and the caregiver did not wash their hands afterwards.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
MediumMar 4, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
During the inspection it was observed that 4 infants were having screen time, using their caregiver's tablet, sitting in highchairs.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
Medium HighMar 4, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
During the inspection it was observed that the changing pad was not sanitzed between each diaper change.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
MediumMar 4, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Location of Handwashing Sink §746.4405
During the inspection it was observed that the toddler sink was not equipped with soap and the school age toilet was not equipped with toilet paper.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
Medium HighMar 4, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves §746.3415(13)
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver removed their gloves after changing a diaper and did not wash their hands before moving on to the next child.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
Medium HighMar 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was not able to show records that they have been conducting their daily or monthly inspections to ensure the safety of the building and grounds for the children present.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
MediumMar 4, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
During the inspection it was observed that parents were not being allowed access into the main part of the operation while picking up their children. They were stopped in the front office and their children were brought out to them.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
HighMar 1, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the investigation it was found that the operation had been deficient in supervision when caregivers were unaware of some of the school age children's behaviors and actions.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
During the inspection dead roaches were observed in the building and garbage was observed on the playground.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the investigation it was found that the operation is sometimes out of compliance with state required caregiver to child ratios. One caregiver will be left responsible for a higher number of children than they should have by themselves. This has occurred with the infants, toddlers, and school age children at different times in the past month.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly §746.3407(10)
During the investigation it was found that there was a 2-3 day period in February 2025 in which the operation did not have their air conditioner running and this caused the operation to be too hot inside for ideal and/or safe conditions for the children present.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation had a broken toilet lid, with broken porcelain, accessible to the children in care. It was also found that the changing table in the infant room has a broken strap and is unstable, causing the potential of a baby sliding off. In it's current state, it is not suitable for use and presents a safety hazard.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
HighDec 18, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
During the follow-up inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024
MediumDec 18, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were having screen time on the caregiver's cell phone.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024
Medium HighDec 18, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the inspection it was observed that the infants had one caregiver with seven infants present. This classroom was over ratio by two infants. It was also observed that there was one caregiver with 12, two year olds. This classroom was over ratio by one toddler.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024
MediumDec 9, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
During the inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were watching a children's show on the classroom's tablet.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024
Medium HighDec 9, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child's diaper and then sat them at the table and served them a cup of milk without washing their hands or the child's hands first.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024
MediumDec 9, 2024InspectionOther standards
Location of Toilets §746.4409
During the inspection it was observed that the toilet in the toddler classroom was not equipped any toilet paper as required for independent use.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024
Medium HighJun 24, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There are photographs that show pests in the director's office.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
MediumMar 15, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement §746.3309(a)
There was no proof that there was a written agreement between the parent and operation that food would be brought from home.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
There were 3 expired aspirin observed in the kit. Note:corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit was incomplete on the transportation van. The kit was missing tweezers and a thermometer. The first aid kit in the building was missing tape. Note:corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity117 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:00 AM-09:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJan 19, 2022
DirectorTaresa Ben
Phone7138166132
State operation #1723963

Common questions

Does As We Grow Learning Center - East take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are As We Grow Learning Center - East’s hours?

5 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does As We Grow Learning Center - East accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does As We Grow Learning Center - East cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask As We Grow Learning Center - East for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has As We Grow Learning Center - East had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 14, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does As We Grow Learning Center - East compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was As We Grow Learning Center - East last inspected?

Feb 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1723963 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.