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Crimson Early Learning Center

10101 Bissonnet St Ste T, Houston, TX 77036 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Crimson Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 82 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 32 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (10 of 32). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston
8High risk
12Medium High risk
11Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
32 citations from 13 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 23, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundJun 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications10
Records & paperwork5
Building & playground safety4
Caregiver conduct4
Health & medication3
Other standards2
Staff ratios2
Child protection1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 5, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials §746.1303(9)
Director and one caregiver did not have current hazardous materials training.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
MediumFeb 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Operation did not have a current signed product certification page. NOTE: Director printed and signed the page at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 5, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Director did not have current CPR/First Aide Training.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
MediumFeb 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Records were reviewed for 7 children enrolled. 3 wwere observed to be missing a completed emergency contact. 1 did not have authorized release persons. 2 did not have a health statement, 2 did not have special needs statement, and 1 did not have their schools information
Correction verified Feb 28, 2025
Medium LowJan 22, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025
Medium HighMay 4, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There was an ant mound outside during the investigation inspection.
Correction verified May 17, 2023
Medium HighMay 4, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
During the investigation it was observed electrical outlets uncovered in the toddlers room.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 4, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, staff has not been using positive methods of discipline when they are yelling at the children.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2023
MediumMay 4, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation has not been sharing with parents the children's incident forms.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2023
MediumFeb 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Records were reviewed for 5 caregivers. 1 caregiver with an annual period of 9/2021-9/2022, only had 9.25 hours of annual training
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
Medium HighFeb 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two caregivers did not have updated training in First aid and CPR. Training expired 12/22. One caregiver did not have training available for review.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
MediumFeb 8, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Records were reviewed for 5 children enrolled. 2 did not have an address listed for the emergency contact. I did not have an immunization record and one did not have a health statement signed by the health care professional.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
MediumFeb 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Annual training for the director was reviewed, the director was observed to only have 10.25 hours in training for the 2021-2022 training year
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
HighAug 11, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A staff member with conditions on their background check failed to follow their conditions. The caregiver was observed to be unspervised with a group of children. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, another caregiver was added to the group to supervise the caregiver
Correction verified Aug 11, 2022
MediumAug 11, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Two children were observed on tablets watching Youtube videos during naptime.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 23, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was observed to be working at the operation without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022
HighJun 17, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A staff member with conditions on their background check failed to follow their conditions
Correction verified Aug 11, 2022
HighJun 17, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver failed to use good judgement when putting rubber bands in a child's hair
Correction verified Aug 11, 2022
HighJun 17, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation §746.1201(5)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation the operation failed to report suspected neglect of a child.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2022
Medium HighJun 17, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to used positive methods of discipline after a child was removed from the class after making a comment that was seen as disrespectful
Correction verified Aug 11, 2022
MediumJun 17, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was no file available for review for a caregiver in charge of children
Correction verified Aug 11, 2022
HighJun 17, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a child was inappropriately disciplined when pulled by the arm by a caregiver.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2022
Medium HighFeb 24, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The director did not have training available for review in early brain development
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022
Medium HighFeb 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
One caregiver in charge of children under 17 months did not have training available for review in the following topics: Sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS) Shaken baby syndrome Early brain development (EBD)
Correction verified Feb 24, 2022
Medium HighFeb 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Training for 3 caregivers including the director was reviewed. The director and 1 caregiver did not have training in pediatric CPR NOTE: Training for the director stated "adult"
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022
Medium HighFeb 8, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
The sign-in/out log was reviewed. 14 children were signed in but only 9 children were present. NOTE Corrected at inspection, the school-age children that left were signed out.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 8, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Upon arrival, a TV was observed to be on and playing the movie Coco while the children were napping. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the caregiver turned the TV off.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 8, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Two infants 12mo old were observed sleeping in baby bouncers.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2022
HighFeb 8, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was observed to be present without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2022
MediumFeb 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The Chilren products safety certificate (CPSC) was not observed to be updated. The last update was 9/2020. Corrected at inspection: The CPSC was updated during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The director did not have training available for review in early brain development
Correction verified Feb 24, 2022
Medium HighFeb 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Training for 3 caregivers including the director was reviewed. The director and 1 caregiver did not have training in pediatric 1st aid. NOTE: Training for the director stated "adult"
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity82 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-08:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 2, 2017
DirectorCathryn Shobo
Phone7137268902
State operation #1632953

Common questions

Does Crimson Early Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Crimson Early Learning Center’s hours?

6 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Crimson Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Crimson Early Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Crimson Early Learning Center 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 Crimson Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 11, 2022: “AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Crimson Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Crimson Early Learning Center last inspected?

Feb 5, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1632953 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.