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Unity Child Care

827 Turney Dr, Houston, TX 77038 · Harris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Unity Child Care is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 49 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2002. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 5 times. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (6 of 14). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston
2High risk
6Medium High risk
1Medium risk
4Medium Low risk
1Low risk
14 citations from 5 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 29, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 6, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundDec 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork6
Other standards2
Transportation1
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1
Building & playground safety1
Health & medication1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 6, 2026InspectionOther standards
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure §746.4701(c)
A composite structure with swings is being used on the playground.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
Medium HighDec 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(12)
Of the 6 children's records evaluated, 3 lacked the requirdd infformation regarding special needs.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
Medium HighDec 29, 2025InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident §746.5607(b)
All of the booster and sfaety seats on both vehicles used for transportation are expired.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
HighDec 29, 2025InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
Two children were observed napping with strings attached to their pacifiers. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowDec 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Parent right to receive contact information for CCR §746.521(7)
Parents have not been pr]provided with the correct contact information for the local Child Care Regulation Office.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
Medium HighDec 29, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food §746.2431(2)
The amount of food eaten is not being documented on the daily report sheet. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
LowDec 29, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
Of the 6 children's records evaluated, 1 lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
Medium LowDec 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Parent right to receive information access compliance history §746.521(5)(B)
Parents have not been provided with the correct website to review the center's compliance history online.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
Medium LowDec 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Of the 6 personnel records evaluated, 2 lacked the pre-employment affidavit. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The handle to the passenger door of one van is missing.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
MediumDec 29, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
Of the 6 children's records evaluated, 1 lacked a parent signed health statement that includes the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the last 12 months.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
HighDec 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. A suspension and expulsion policy. 2. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months and younger. 3. The type of indoor and outdoor activities the children will participate in. 4. The setting of indoor and outdoor physical activities. 5. The criteria used when weather prevents outdoor play. 6. The plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 7. Inform mother's of a comfortable place to breastfeed and they have the right to provide breast milk. 8. Annual staff training requirements in child abuse and neglect. 9. Steps the center will take to increase staff and parent awareness and prevention techniques regarding child abuse and neglect. 10. Community organizations the center will partner with. 11. Actions a parent of a ch8ild who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 12. Staff vaccination policy. 13. Inform parents the center is in a gang free zone.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The number of employees leaving employment was not reported by the deadline.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025
Medium HighJan 3, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One caregiver did not have current tranining in pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity49 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 11, 2002
DirectorSarita Flores
Phone2819993271
State operation #823760

Common questions

Does Unity Child Care take infants?

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

What are Unity Child Care’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 Unity Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Unity Child Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 29, 2025: “Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Unity Child Care compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Unity Child Care last inspected?

Dec 29, 2025. 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 823760 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.