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LIPP- Babble

1210 N Post Oak Rd Ste 150, Houston, TX 77055 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

LIPP- Babble is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 96 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 29 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 29). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 21% 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
5High risk
19Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
29 citations from 12 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 1, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Food & feeding4
Records & paperwork4
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications3
Sleep safety2
Supervision2
Other standards2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 1, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
During review of children's records 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2026
Medium HighApr 1, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
During the walkthrough of the infant room I observed rubber bibs in the hand washing sink. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bibs.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 1, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
During review of children's records 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not include an address for the emergency contact as required.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 28, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
A five month old infant was asleep in a bouncer. The caregiver removed the five month old child and placed the child in a crib.
Correction verified May 14, 2025
Medium HighApr 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) §746.4813(a)
The two rotating and rocking play equipment overlap each other, which it is only 4 1/2 ft of use zone between the two play equipment.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
Medium HighApr 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less §746.4805(b)
The toddler slide does not have 6ft in front of it, the slide is 4ft away from the gate.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
MediumApr 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required §746.4307
One of the gates on the front playground will not open, the playground only has one working entrance/exit.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
Medium HighApr 10, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
During nap time the operation was found to not have adequate space for caregivers to walk between nap time mats.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
Medium HighApr 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the inspection I observed the ceiling in a classroom to be in need of repair. There was also evidence of a leak in the ceiling.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
MediumApr 10, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The two infant classrooms are not updating the infant feeding instructions as required.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
Medium HighSep 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
During the inspection I observed the playground loose-fill material not to be maintained at the proper depth.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium HighAug 25, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
During my walkthrough the teacher in the Infant Room did not know the ages of the children in care. The cargiver caring for the children in the library did not know the ages of the chidlren in care.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
Medium HighAug 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During the walk through I observed five infants not strapped into their highchairs at the table. Corrected: The caregiver strapped the kids into their highchair properly.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 18, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Release of Children §746.4101
The director did not confirm that the person was designated by the parent to pick up the child.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
HighAug 18, 2023Found 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)
The child's safety was jeopardized when the director released the child to an unknown/unauthorized person.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2023
Medium HighAug 18, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification Plan §746.4103(c)
The director did not verify the identity of a person who picked up a child.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
Medium HighAug 18, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person §746.4103(b)
The director did not take any measures to record the identity of the unknown person when she released a child.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
MediumMay 11, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The director and other administrative staff are not documenting the days and hours worked. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 19, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
Correction verified May 11, 2023
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 7 lacked signed documentation by either the employee or trainer. that an orientation was completed covering food allergires, adminsitering medications and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how children under 2 years old and with limited mobility will be evacuated.
Correction verified May 11, 2023
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan §746.5202(5)
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how children will be reunited with the parent once the emergency is over.
Correction verified May 11, 2023
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 3 completed a CPR training on-line. CPR training must be taken in-person.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
There were uncovered outlets in a Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 4 staff have not completed the 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Food allergy plans have not been signed by the doctor and/or parent.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
Medium HighOct 25, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During the inspection two infant caregivers stated they did not wash infants hands after changing their diapers.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2021
Medium LowOct 25, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours §746.501(b)(1)
Although the operational policies included the topic it did not clearly inform parents that they could visit without securing prior approval.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 25, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The operation did not have current feeding instructions for 2 infants not yet ready for table food.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity96 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 20, 2021
DirectorJocelyn Leal
Phone7132392900
State operation #1713431

Common questions

Does LIPP- Babble take infants?

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

What are LIPP- Babble’s hours?

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

Does LIPP- Babble accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has LIPP- Babble had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 1, 2026: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does LIPP- Babble 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 LIPP- Babble last inspected?

Apr 1, 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 1713431 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.