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Talents Child Care Center

Licensed child care center

8103 Creekbend Dr Ste K
Houston, TX 77071

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-1671431-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Houston, TX
Record Period
2021–2026
Source Documents
17
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 16 licensing visits from December 2021 to September 2026, HHSC cited 18 deficiencies at Talents Child Care Center; 18 have a recorded correction.

Visits
16
2021–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
18
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
18
Of 18 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
5
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 0 deficiencies across 1 visit020211 visit2022: 2 deficiencies across 3 visits; of which, high risk: 1220223 visits2023: 0 deficiencies across 2 visits020232 visits2024: 1 deficiency across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 1120242 visits2025: 9 deficiencies across 6 visits; of which, high risk: 5920256 visits2026: 6 deficiencies across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 162026*2 visits2021: 0 deficiencies across 1 visit020211 visit2022: 2 deficiencies across 3 visits; of which, high risk: 1220223 visits2023: 0 deficiencies across 2 visits020232 visits2024: 1 deficiency across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 1120242 visits2025: 9 deficiencies across 6 visits; of which, high risk: 5920256 visits2026: 6 deficiencies across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 162026*2 visits

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021100
2022321
2023200
2024211
2025695
2026261

What the Record Shows

  • 18 of 18 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
  • HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
  • 5 visits in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
  • The latest inspection, September 29, 2026, recorded 2 deficiencies (most serious: High risk).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

  1. 2026

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.4907(d)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 20, 2026
    • 746.2419(3)Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop BottlesHigh riskCorrected Sep 29, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117179

  2. 2026

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.1315(b)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 5, 2026
    • 746.603(a)Children's Records MaintainedMedium riskCorrected Feb 5, 2026
    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Feb 5, 2026
    • 746.5205(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected Feb 5, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117178

  3. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117177

  4. 2025

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.5603(c)Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained SafelyMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 22, 2025
    • 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Aug 22, 2025
    • 746.5625(c)Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in careHigh riskCorrected Aug 22, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117176

  5. 2025

    Investigation

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Aug 15, 2025
    • 746.2805(1)Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentHigh riskCorrected Aug 15, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905225554

  6. 2025

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.4907(d)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedMedium-high riskCorrected May 29, 2025
    • 746.3317(8)Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored FoodMedium-high riskCorrected May 15, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117175

  7. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117174

  8. 2025

    Investigation

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.5605(4)AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child UnattendedHigh riskCorrected May 23, 2025
    • 746.5607(b)Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accidentMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 24, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905225553

  9. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117173

  10. 2024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Jun 6, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117172

  11. 2023

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905225552

  12. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117171

  13. 2022

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905225551

  14. 2022

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 21, 2022
    • 746.4601(6)Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing SurfaceHigh riskCorrected Jul 11, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117170

  15. 2022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117169

  16. 2021

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905225550

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Citation 746.1205(a)(4), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1205(a)(4) in June 2024 and August 2025. The agency describes it this way: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    21222222232324242525252525252626746.1205(a)(4) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Citation 746.4907(d), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.4907(d) in May 2025 and September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    21222222232324242525252525252626746.4907(d) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 746.1205(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.1205(a)(4): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

  2. 02

    What changed after 746.4907(d) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.4907(d): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  3. 03

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  4. 04

    Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

    HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

  • Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1671431

    Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905225550

    Visit Dec 30, 2021 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905117169

    Visit Jan 12, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905117170

    Visit Jul 7, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905225551

    Visit Dec 20, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905117171

    Visit Jun 9, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905225552

    Visit Dec 8, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905117172

    Visit Jun 6, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905117173

    Visit Jun 18, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905225553

    Visit Apr 24, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905117174

    Visit Apr 28, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905117175

    Visit May 15, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905225554

    Visit Jul 10, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905117176

    Visit Aug 22, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905117177

    Visit Sep 5, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905117178

    Visit Jan 22, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905117179

    Visit Sep 29, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗

Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

  • This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
  • Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
  • HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives
Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions
HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated
Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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