Connect Early Learning Center
4405 Crenshaw Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504 · Harris County
11 high-risk citations in last 12 months
Connect Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, TX, licensed for up to 120 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (8 of 21). 19 citations came in the last 12 months, including 11 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #32 of 36 centers in Pasadena and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#32 of 36 centers in Pasadena
11High risk
7Medium High risk
1Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
21 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 30, 2026
Every state visit
Citation foundNo citation
What inspectors cited most
Caregiver conduct8
Building & playground safety5
Other standards3
Records & paperwork2
Supervision1
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1
Citations, newest first
Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
The twos caregiver did not know the ages of the youngest and oldest student in care.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
An unmounted fan was observed in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked §746.4309
The playground fence was observed with a broken lock. Note: A photo was taken of the fence.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2026
Medium HighJun 26, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
The prek classroom was observed napping without the required walking space between the mats.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
HighJun 23, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operations Fire Inspection expired 4/2/2026.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
HighMay 15, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
There was no current fire inspection available for review during the inspection. Fire Inspection was observed expired 4/2/2026.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2026
HighMay 13, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, the directors assistant did not demonstrate good judgement when interacting with another caregiver while children were in care.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2026
HighMay 13, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children are placed into highchairs as a form of timeout.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2026
LowMay 13, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Change in Designee or Governing Body Address §746.303(a)(3)
The operation did not report a change in designee that occurred.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
Medium LowJan 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
Medium HighJan 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition §746.2505(2)
Twelve toddlers were observed without adequate furnishings to play with in the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
Medium HighJan 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The operations playground was observed with climbing structures without the required six inches of surfacing. Note: Photos were taken of the playground.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
HighOct 20, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support students remain in time out longer than the students age.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
HighOct 20, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
HighOct 20, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver yelling at students.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
HighOct 20, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulls students by their arm.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
HighOct 20, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room §746.2805(7)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was placed into a restroom with the door closed as a form of punishment.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
HighOct 20, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement to redirect a child.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
HighOct 20, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver popping a student on the bottom.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
MediumSep 10, 2025InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Two students were observed seated in highchairs without the required straps.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025
Medium HighJul 9, 2025InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
A fan was observed plugged in on top of a counter in the school age classroom. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
About this center
Licensed capacity120 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 11, 2025
DirectorAmanda Johnson
Phone8325304608
State operation #1814913
Common questions
Does Connect Early Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Connect Early Learning Center’s hours?
6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Connect Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Connect Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 23, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Connect Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Pasadena?
It is #32 of 36 centers in Pasadena by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Connect Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jun 30, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1814913 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.