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Pals Activity Center

Pasadena, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

12 state inspections, last 2 years
27 deficiencies on the state’s summary
18 high or medium-high risk
September 29, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued January 15, 2019
Capacity
133 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1684772

Where

1007 Burke Rd
Pasadena, TX 77506

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 9
  • Medium-high 9
  • Medium 6
  • Medium-low 3
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 27.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
September 29, 2026Medium High746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
State’s note: “During inspection I observed two feeding bottles and one training cup that was missing child's name or other identifying information.Note - this was corrected when caregiver labeled all items.”
At the inspection
September 29, 2026Medium746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License
State’s note: “Two personnel records evaluated did not have current driver license on file.”
October 6, 2026
March 3, 2025Medium746.5537(b)(1) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Tested Annually by Company or State or Local Fire Marshal
State’s note: “There was no documentation to confirm the carbon monoxide detectors are serviced annually.”
March 17, 2025
February 19, 2025Medium746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
State’s note: “Fire drills were not documented. This was corrected when licensing staff asked operation staff to conduct a fire drill and document it.”
At the inspection
February 6, 2025High746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
State’s note: “During the review of records 3 of 10 records were missing the doctors name, address, and phone number.”
February 17, 2025
February 6, 2025Medium Low746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
State’s note: “During the personal record review four staff were missing the required pre-employment affidavit.”
February 17, 2025
February 6, 2025Medium High746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
State’s note: “During the investigation one staff member had an expired transportation certificate.”
February 11, 2025
February 6, 2025Medium746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
State’s note: “During the review one record was missing the schools name and phone number.”
February 17, 2025
February 6, 2025High746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
State’s note: “During the investigation the director did not operate the daycare in compliance.”
June 12, 2026
February 6, 2025Medium746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
State’s note: “This standard was evaluated in regard to report received and compliance was not met. The oeprational policies does not inform parents of their rights as a parent of a child who is enrolled in child care.”
February 17, 2025
February 6, 2025Medium High746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
State’s note: “During the investigation walkthrough inspection the booster seats in the vans were expired as of 2015.”
February 24, 2025
February 6, 2025Medium Low746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
State’s note: “During the review five staff were missing the required notarized affidavit in the file.”
February 17, 2025
February 6, 2025Medium High746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
State’s note: “During the walkthrough the crib in the infant room was not snug it was lose fitted.”
February 24, 2025
December 4, 2024High746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
State’s note: “An eight month old infant was observed with a blanket in their crib with them.”
December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024Medium High746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State’s note: “During the inspection it was observed that both caregivers in the toddler classroom were on their cell phones rather than directly supervising and interacting with the children in their care.”
December 4, 2024
October 15, 2024Medium High746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
State’s note: “During the inspection it was found that one out of the four staff who provide transportation was overdue on their annual transportation training by 7 months. Their last completed transportation training was on 03/10/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver took the training required.”
At the inspection
October 15, 2024High746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
State’s note: “During the inspection it was found that the first aid kits kept in the transportation vehicles all had expired antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when new antiseptic wipes were added to each vehicle first aid kit.”
At the inspection
October 15, 2024Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “During the inspection it was observed that the toilets used by the children had visible signs of dirt and did not appear to be effectively clean behind the toilets.”
October 15, 2024
September 18, 2024High746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
State’s note: “During an investigation it was found that a child was left on the daycare van, sleeping and unattended.”
October 4, 2024
September 18, 2024High746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
State’s note: “During the DFPS investigation it was found that safety precautions were not taken when unloading children from the daycare van, and a name to face check was not completed.”
October 4, 2024
September 18, 2024High746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
State’s note: “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”
November 22, 2024
September 18, 2024High746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
State’s note: “The driver did not conduct a walkthrough of the vehicle this resulted in a child being left alone in the van.”
October 4, 2024
December 22, 2021Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “During the follow up inspection it was found that the infant classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 5 infants (3m,7m,11m,16m,18) to one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months.”
December 22, 2021
December 17, 2021High746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
State’s note: “During the inspection an infant (3 month) was observed sleeping wearing a bib. A soft stuffed toy was also observed inside the crib. Note: Pictures were taken.”
At the inspection
December 1, 2021Medium Low746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
State’s note: “One out of ten personnel files reviewed is missing the affidavit on file.”
December 17, 2021

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Pals Activity Center?

Texas HHSC's file lists 12 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on September 29, 2026. 6 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Pals Activity Center have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 27: 9 high-risk, 9 medium-high-risk, 6 medium-risk, 3 medium-low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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