Epifania Molina
Does Epifania Molina have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 72 child-care citations for Epifania Molina in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 12 are recorded at the High level and 42 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 12 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detector was last tested 12/13/2025.
- High
747.207(9) - Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules
The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies. Several follow ups have been conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
- High
747.2705(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During today's inspection the primary caregiver was observed hitting a child on the head.
Show 69 earlier citations
- High
747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
The home was not equipped with a working carbon detector.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A request for background check is needed for one household member who has direct access to the children.
- High
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The permit holder did not conduct monthly tests of the smoke detection system.
- High
747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
As of January 15th, 2024, the provider has not submitted requested documentation to CCR showing an authorized release contact person that was missing for 5 children's files evaluated during the follow up inspection.
- High
747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
As of December 19th, 2023 the provider has not submitted requested documentation to CCR showing an authorized release contact person that was missing for 5 children's files evaluated during the follow up inspection.
- High
747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
An authorized release contact person was not listed for 5 children's files evaluated during the follow up inspection.
- High
747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents signature to authorize for emergency medical treatment and the physicians phone # was missing.
- High
745.621(a)(6) - AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years
A 15 year old residing in the home has not obtained an eligiblity notification letter from CBCU stating they can be present.
- High
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detectors have not been tested on a monthly basis. Note: The provider tested the smoke detectors during the inspection which were working properly.
- Medium High
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill was conducted on 12/13/2025.
- Medium High
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguisher was last inspected 12/13/2025.
- Medium High
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
An address for the emergency contact is needed for one child enrolled.
- Medium High
747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
The carbon detection system was last tested on 12/13/2025.
- Medium High
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: Discipline and Guidance Infant Safe Sleep Promotion of Indoor and Outdoor Physical Activities Parent Rights Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Medium High
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: A discipline and guidance policy that is consistent with Subchapter L of this chapter. Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in Subchapter H. Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F. Parent's Rights. Instructions on how a parent may access the minimum standards online, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, HHS website. An emergency preparedness plan.
- Medium High
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver needs 28 clock hours of annual training.
- Medium High
747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
A ten month old was observed sleeping in a stroller covered with a blanket.
- Medium High
747.1501(c)(5) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
During today's inspection a three year old child was observed in a playyard with toys and a blanket. The permit holder stated the child is placed in the playyard because they are too active.
- Medium High
747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
The permit holder has not completed monthly carbon detection checks.
- Medium High
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
The permit holder has not completed any lock down drills.
- Medium High
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
The permit holder has not completed any sheltering for severe weather drills.
- Medium High
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The permit holder has not completed monthly inspections of the fire extinguishers.
- Medium High
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The permit holder has not conducted any fire drills.
- Medium High
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The permit holder has not completed monthly inspections of the fire extinguishers.
- Medium High
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The permit holder has not conducted any fire drills.
- Medium High
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
The permit holder has not completed any sheltering for severe weather drills.
- Medium High
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
The permit holder has not completed any lock down drills.
- Medium High
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Various cleaning supplies were observed in a cabinet in the restroom accessible to children. Medication was also stored in an area accessible to children.
- Medium High
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver did not complete the required 30 clock hours of annual training.
- Medium High
747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
The permit holder has not completed monthly carbon detection checks.
- Medium High
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were not available for review during today's inspection.
- Medium High
747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
I observed unlabeled bottles during today's inspection.
- Medium High
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The primary caregivers pediatric CPR and First Aid training expired 12/2024.
- Medium High
747.1303(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
As of December 19th, 2023, the provider has not submitted the requested documentation to CCR for one caregiver who only completed 2 out of the 15 clock hours of annual training.
- Medium High
747.3603(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
As of December 19th, 2023 the provider has not submitted requested documentation to CCR showing signed authorization from the parent giving the primary caregiver of the home permission to administer medication to a child.
- Medium High
747.3603(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Signed authorization from the parent was still not available for review and the primary caregiver of the home has administered medication to a child.
- Medium High
747.1303(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
One caregiver has only completed 2 out of the 15 clock hours of annual training.
- Medium High
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Only 4 out of 5 children in care were signed in during the follow up inspection. Note: The provider signed the child in during the inspection.
- Medium High
747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were not labeled properly during the follow up inspection. Note: The provider labeled the bottles during the inspection.
- Medium High
747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were not labeled properly during the inspection.
- Medium High
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire and Severe Weather drills have not been conducted on a monthly basis.
- Medium High
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
A bottle of Bleach and Awesome cleaner were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the restroom and was accesible to children.
- Medium High
747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain documentation of current immunizations
- Medium High
747.3603(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Signed authorization from the parent was not available for review and the primary caregiver of the home has administered medication to the child.
- Medium High
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
There were 5 children in care who had not been signed in for the day. The attendance log was reviewed at 9:40 AM and the children arrived at approximately 7 AM.
- Medium High
747.1303(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
One caregiver has not completed 15 clock hours of annual training.
- Medium High
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver is lacking 6 hours of annual training.
- Medium High
747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector has not been tested on a monthly basis. Note: The provider tested the carbon monoxide detector during the inspection which was working properly.
- Medium High
747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The caregiver did not have a child was their hands after diapering. Note: The provider washed the child's hands during the inspection.
- Medium High
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drills are not being conducted in the home. No log was available upon request.
- Medium High
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
Operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan available at the time of the inspection.
- Medium
747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
Personnel records were not available for review during today's inpsection.
- Medium
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission information was not available for one child enrolled.
- Medium
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
- Medium
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A child was observed sleeping on the floor. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the permit holder provided the child with a sleeping mat.
- Medium
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Updated immunization records are needed for two children enrolled. A health statement signed by a medical professional is needed for one child enrolled.
- Medium
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Three of nine admission records needed were provided for review during the follow up inspection.
- Medium
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The operation did not have feeding instructions for one child in care.
- Medium
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The permit holder has not completed the annual certification.
- Medium
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The permit holder has not completed the annual certification.
- Medium
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The operation did not have feeding instructions for one child in care.
- Medium
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Admission records were not available for nine children enrolled.
- Medium
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual Children's Product Certification has still not been completed since November 22, 2021.
- Medium
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual Children's Product Certification has not been completed since November 22, 2021.
- Medium
747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Admission forms for 2 out of 4 children in care were not available for review upon request.
- Medium
747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
The first aid kit did not contain gloves or scissors.
- Medium
747.601(a) - Children's Records Accessible - to Caregiver
Another individual had taken admission forms for children enrolled at the daycare home. The admission forms were not available for review upon request. Note: The individual arrived and provided the admission forms during the inspection.
- Medium
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Primary caregiver did not have annual training hours available upon request.
- Medium
747.801(4) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
Documentation for the daily menu was not available for review at the time of the inspection. November 22-26
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