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Crossing Borders International Preschool

2353 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX 77005 · Harris County
Conditions on permit

Crossing Borders International Preschool is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 249 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (3 of 12). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #402 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #402 of 882 centers in Houston
4High risk
2Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
12 citations from 10 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 31, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding3
Health & medication2
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 6, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway §746.2909(4)
Caregivers had to step over and across mats and children for walking space.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
MediumMar 5, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
It has been determined through investigation that the operation did not create an incident report when it was determined that an incident occurred.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2026
LowNov 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
Five staff members need a Pre-Employment Affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2024
MediumNov 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
During this inspection it was determined the center director needed eight hours of annual training.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2024
HighNov 7, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning wipes were observed in the cabinet accessible to children. Note: The operation removed the wipes and placed them in an area inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 7, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
Diaper cream was observed in a drawer accessible to children. Note: The director removed the diaper cream to an area inaccessible to children during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 7, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operational policies reviewed during inpsection did not include a policy regarding parental rights.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
MediumDec 19, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
During this inspection I observed expired medication.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
HighAug 22, 2023InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During this inspection a four year old was observed unsupervised in the restroom.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2023
HighDec 22, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Lysol spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet in one of the classrooms during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the spray during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowDec 22, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Criteria - Certificate §746.1317(c)(4)
The operation did not have documentation of training certificates for the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Responding to Food Allegies Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Correction verified Jan 24, 2023
HighJan 3, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Spray bottles with cleaning solution inside was observed in reach out children in the bathroom area. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity249 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 26, 2011
DirectorZeina Saleh
Phone2814650899
State operation #1196966

Common questions

Does Crossing Borders International Preschool take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Crossing Borders International Preschool’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Crossing Borders International Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Crossing Borders International Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Crossing Borders International Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $40.80 a day for toddlers, $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Crossing Borders International Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 7, 2024: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Crossing Borders International Preschool compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #402 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Crossing Borders International Preschool last inspected?

Mar 31, 2026. No violations were found 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 1196966 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.