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Play Palace

4814 1/2 Anderson Rd, Houston, TX 77053 · Harris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Play Palace is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 78 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2002. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 33 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 33). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston 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
Tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston
7High risk
14Medium High risk
10Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
33 citations from 15 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 20, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 9, 2025 · Assessment · no citationNov 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2022 · Assessment · no citationSep 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Staff ratios6
Records & paperwork5
Other standards4
Training & qualifications3
Health & medication2
Caregiver conduct1
Transportation1
Supervision1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection on file is expired.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2026
HighMay 15, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Staff was seen on video using their feet to redirect children.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2026
MediumMay 15, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
Correction verified Jun 11, 2026
Medium LowJan 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the number of employees who left during 2025.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
MediumSep 30, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission §746.605(8)
Two out of six children were missing consent for transportation.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The sanitation record on file was expired.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2025
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
The children in three of four classrooms were eating snacks on the bare table. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers put napkins on the table.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 30, 2025InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
There were no activity plans posted or in the classrooms.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
MediumSep 30, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
Six of six employee files were missing the annual trainings.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
There was a broom and a can of OFF bug spray found on the playground.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two out of six children's files had parents listed as emergency contacts.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Five out of six employees had CPR cards that were expired. One employee also did not have CPR card on file.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
Medium LowSep 30, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
Three out of six children's files were missing the date of admission.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
MediumSep 30, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission §746.605(9)
Two out of six children's files were missing the consent for field trips.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
MediumSep 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
There were no playground maintenance checklists made available.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2025
HighNov 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2024
Medium HighNov 14, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
4 out of 6 staff members did not have current CPR Training.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2025
Medium HighNov 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the walkthrough of the playground. I observed broken, shear, and sharp points exposed on the playground fence.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2024
HighApr 9, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children §746.3807(1)
A bottle of medication was sitting on a counter approximately 4 feet tall, in the PreK-3 classroom. Children were in the PreK-3 classroom at that time.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
HighApr 9, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
PreK-4 caregiver did not know how many children there were. Caregiver stated there were 20 children, but there were 19 three-year-olds.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
Medium HighApr 9, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The three year old classroom had 19 children to one caregiver. The caregiver was over ratio by 1 child.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
Medium HighApr 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A trash can was full of food wrappers, food containers and was accessible to the children in the Prek-4 classroom. There were two bottles of cleaning wipes accessible to children in the Prek-4 class near the entrance to the bathrooms. A trash can in the hallway by the bathrooms had dirty wipes and plastic gloves from changing diapers accessible to children.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
Medium HighApr 9, 2024InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The gas inspection was last conducted October 1, 2021, and has been expired for 6 months.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
MediumMar 8, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
The television was on at the inspector's arrival. It remained on when a 15 month old arrived and was sat on a highchair for breakfast. The television was turned off when the inspector spke to the caregivers.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 15, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing §746.1615
There were 14 children in care between 4 months -11 years in care. A caregiver stepped out of the operation to the parking lot when the inspector arrived. The other caregiver was at the operation's front door. There were 2 infants in care age 4 and 15 months old. The cook was in the kitchen.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
MediumFeb 15, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
The television was on at the inspector's arrival and remained on for another 45 minutes. One infant was in the stroller, and another infant was sitting on a highchair facing the television.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
Medium HighDec 22, 2023Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant Care Area - Crib Placement §746.2403(4)
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there is sufficient evidence to determine deficiencies related crib placement. The cribs were close enough to where an infant when awake may reach into another crib or in close proximity when sleeping.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
Medium HighAug 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
5 infants were observed with one caregiver in the infant room. The specified age group at the time was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been two caregivers to 5 infants. Note: Discussed importance of following the procedure of calling another caregiver in for help when caregivers need to leave the room to ensure ratio is maintained at all times.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022
Medium HighAug 25, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
A television was placed on a book shelf and was not mounted or anchored and could tip over and injure a child.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2022
MediumAug 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies did not contain the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) ; your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play ; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor ; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation ; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place ; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities ; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. [
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
HighAug 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
The Operational Policies did not contain a Safe Sleep Policy for Infants under 12 months.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
Medium HighAug 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt §746.4907(b)
Loos fill material was installed over concrete in the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2022
HighAug 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Documentation of the annual fire inspection was not available for review upon request.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity78 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 13, 2002
DirectorClaudia Lamas-salinas
Phone7134330797
State operation #817622

Common questions

Does Play Palace take infants?

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

What are Play Palace’s hours?

6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Play Palace accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Play Palace had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 28, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Play Palace compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston 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 Play Palace last inspected?

Sep 22, 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 817622 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.