DePelchin Children's Center Campus at Today's Harbor

Childcare Center|514 BAYRIDGE RD, La Porte, TX 77571|(713) 730-2335|depelchin.org

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1773956
Expires: July 31, 2026
Licensed Capacity: 30 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

51 records

February 17, 2026routine#862314529
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 8, 2026routine#862314528
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Food Preparation-Food items must be covered & stored off the floor
Medium
A large bag of rice was observed open and stored on the floor in the kitchen pantry.
748.3443(a)(1)Corrected 2026-01-09
Tools-Dangerous tools & equipment stored so they are inaccessible to children; children use these with caregiver supervision as appropriate
High
Sharp utensils and cooking objects were located in the kitchen drawers.
748.3021Corrected 2026-01-09
December 4, 2025routine#862314527
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 25, 2025complaint#862389289
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 21, 2025self-report#862389288
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 7, 2025routine#862314526
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 6, 2025routine#862314525
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 3, 2025complaint#862389287
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 29, 2025complaint#862389286
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 17, 2025routine#862314524
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 12, 2025routine#862314523
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 6, 2025routine#862314522
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean
High
During the inspection, the bathrooms were visibily dirty with items on the counter and floor, as well as trash and hair visibily sitting out and not thrown away.
748.3391(a)Corrected 2025-08-13
Food Preparation-Food and drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, and served under sanitary & safe conditions
High
During the inspection, all three of the homes where the children reside contained opened bags and opened cans of food in the fridge, pantry, and freezer.
748.3445(a)Corrected 2025-08-13
July 19, 2025routine#862314521
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 18, 2025self-report#862389285
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Administration of prescription medication-must not borrow or administer prescription medication to a child that is prescribed to another person
High
A child in care was administered medication that was prescribed to another child.
748.2003(b)(10)Corrected 2025-08-11
Pre-Service Training- Caregivers who administer medication must have psych medication training before administering psych meds.
High
A psychotropic medication was administered to a child in care by an employee who has not taken or completed the required medication administration training.
748.863(a)(5)Corrected 2025-08-11
June 3, 2025routine#862314520
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 30, 2025complaint#862389284
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 28, 2025routine#862314519
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 15, 2025routine#862314518
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 15, 2025routine#862314517
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 3, 2025complaint#862389283
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 1, 2025complaint#862389282
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 27, 2025routine#862314516
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 26, 2025complaint#862389281
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
High
Child was left unattended.
748.685(a)(4)Corrected 2025-05-06
March 25, 2025self-report#862389280
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 13, 2025complaint#862389279
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 27, 2025routine#862314515
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 23, 2025complaint#862389278
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 20, 2025complaint#862389277
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 20, 2025complaint#862389276
2 violations found (2 high severity).
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Caregiver does not have out-of-stated background check completed.
745.641Corrected 2025-04-07
Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
High
Staff member uses profane language around children in care.
748.2307(9)Corrected 2025-04-09
February 18, 2025complaint#862389275
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
High
A Child in care was able to leave the cottage without staff knowing his whereabouts.
748.685(a)(3)Corrected 2025-04-22
February 13, 2025routine#862314514
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 2, 2025self-report#862389274
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 17, 2025routine#862314513
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 7, 2025routine#862314512
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 24, 2024self-report#862389273
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 23, 2024routine#862314511
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 17, 2024complaint#862389272
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 26, 2024complaint#862389271
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 28, 2024complaint#862389270
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 26, 2024complaint#862389269
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 30, 2024complaint#862389268
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 14, 2024complaint#862389267
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 20, 2024routine#862314510
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 1, 2024routine#862314509
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 30, 2024complaint#862389266
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 24, 2024self-report#862389265
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 12, 2024routine#862314508
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 28, 2023routine#862314507
8 violations found (5 high, 3 medium severity).
Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
High
During a review of the records and interview of staff it was determined that the child care administrator does not maintain full time hours.
748.151(1)Corrected 2023-12-28
Admission Assessment-must include current mental health & substance abuse status, including available results of evaluations or assessments
Medium
During a review of records it was observed that a child in care had mental health diagnosis missing from their admission assessment.
748.1217(b)(7)Corrected 2024-01-12
Suicide Screening- A screening tool must be administered at admission for each child 10 years of age or older.
Medium
During a review of child files it was observed that a child in care did not a screening tool administered at the time of admission.
748.125(d)(4)(A)Corrected 2024-01-12
Unauthorized Absence-After a child returns from unauthorized absence, foster parent must conduct debriefing w/child no later than 24 hrs after return
High
The child went AWOL and staff failed to conduct a debriefing with the child when they returned to the facility.
748.455(a)Corrected 2024-01-12
A PLSP must meet with a child within 24 hours of their return to an operation post hospitalization.
High
During a review of the records, it was observed that a child in care did not meet with a PLSP within 24 hours of being released from the hospital after the child returned to the home.
748.125(f)(1)Corrected 2024-01-12
Medication record - must include medication name, strength and dosage
High
I was observed that the dosage was not provided on the medication logs to ensure child was administered the prescribed dosage per physician.
748.2151(c)(4)Corrected 2023-12-28
Preliminary Service Plan-For child receiving treatment services, include a description of child's immediate educational, medical, and dental needs
Medium
During a review of records it was determined that a child in care did not have a list of medications recorded in their preliminary service plan.
748.1331(b)(2)Corrected 2024-01-12
Medication record-must include reasons for administering psychotropic medication or non-prescription medication/supplement for a child under 5 years
High
I was observed that the dosage was not provided on the medication logs to ensure child was administered the prescribed dosage per physician.
748.2151(c)(8)Corrected 2024-01-12
November 15, 2023routine#862314506
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 16, 2023routine#862314505
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 7, 2023routine#862314504
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Interior Space-Provide living space, appropriate furnishings, & bathroom facilities that are safe, clean and maintained in good repair
High
During the walkthrough of the operation, a hanging rod was observed not properly secured in the closet. This is a hazard to the children. The rod can easily be removed and can be used as a weapon.
748.3351(1)Corrected 2023-07-18
First Aid Kits-Each one must contain thermometer
Medium
During observation of the first aid kit, the thermometer was missing. Corrected at inspection.
748.3273(8)Corrected 2023-07-18

Availability

30 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$900 – $1,250/mo

By age group

Infant$1,150 – $1,550

Toddler$1,000 – $1,400

Preschool$900 – $1,250

School-age$500 – $800

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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