Daycare Safety RecordState inspection files for licensed child care, presented plainly

Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON

Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 25, 2014

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
8250 CREEKBEND DR, HOUSTON, TX 77071 1136
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
March 25, 2014
Operation number
1521725
Licensed capacity
72 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record0
Assessments on record5
Standards evaluated across those visits3,288
Citations recorded27
Record coversSeptember 19, 2022 – September 8, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High8
Medium High8
Medium7
Medium Low4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 8, 20262 citations recorded2 of 795 standards cited at this visit
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib PlacementRisk level: Medium High
4 cribs in the infant room were observed to be touching and did not provide adequate space to prevent infants from being able to reach into other cribs. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the cribs were rearranged during the inspection to provide more space.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
An infant and toddler eating in high chairs were not observed to be strapped in. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. Both children were strapped into the high chairs.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionSeptember 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 8, 20256 citations recorded6 of 511 standards cited at this visit
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2025.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
In one of the restrooms designated for children, 2 cans of cleaning spray was observed sitting on top of a toilet in reach of children. In the corner of the floor, 4 cans of paint and paint thinner were observed to be in reach. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, all paint, thinner, and spray was placed in a locked shelf.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
2 infants not on table food did not have feeding instructions available for review

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2025.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
1 caregiver was observed with 6 infants 8-15 months old. The specified age group was 0-11months. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2025.

746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping EquipmentRisk level: High
An infant was observed being placed on a bean bag. NOTE: The operation was informed the equipment was prohibited and the bean bag was removed from the room

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High
Documentation of the operations most recent fire inspection was not made available for review. The most recent documentation made available was dated 11/2023.

Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2025.

AssessmentJanuary 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024, revealed the center has not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2025.

InspectionSeptember 6, 20242 citations recorded2 of 757 standards cited at this visit
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%Risk level: Medium High
The director was not observed to be present during the inspection. According to the caregiver in charge, the director works at Valley West Elementary School and comes to the operation around 4:30 daily.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2024.

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium
Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2024.

AssessmentFebruary 1, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024.

AssessmentJanuary 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Correction verified by the state on February 1, 2024.

InspectionSeptember 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 506 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentJanuary 27, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023 as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2023.

AssessmentNovember 10, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing MaterialsRisk level: Medium
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2022.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
A play structure with the highest height of approx. 4ft did not have unitary surfacing installed appropriately. NOTE: Unitary surfacing was observed to be removed

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2022.

InspectionOctober 6, 20222 citations recorded2 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing MaterialsRisk level: Medium
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
A play structure with the highest height of approx. 4ft did not have unitary surfacing installed appropriately. NOTE: Unitary surfacing was observed to be removed

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 19, 20229 citations recorded9 of 702 standards cited at this visit
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
A play structure with the highest height of approx. 4ft did not have unitary surfacing installed appropriately. NOTE: Unitary surfacing was only observed at the base of the slide.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing MaterialsRisk level: Medium
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022.

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildRisk level: High
Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
Records were reviewed for 5 children currently enrolled, 2 children did not have an address listed for the emergency contact, 2 did not have an emergency contact listed, one did not have doctor's information listed and one did not have a special needs statement completed.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High
A 3 mo old infant was observed in a baby bounce. When asked how long the infant was in the bouncer, the caregiver stated one hour.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High
The fire extinguisher was observed to be on the floor of the front passenger seat and not secured. NOTE: The fire extuniguisher was secured in the door during the inspection

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
Multiple bottles of cleaning chemicals including glass cleaner, fabuloso, bleach, and other hazardous materials like paint and paint thinner was observed in a bathroom designated for children. The chemicals were accessible to the children in care.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High
Records for 8 children being transported was received. All 8 children being transported did not have emergency medical authorization.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High
First aid kit was reviewed and missing the following: tweezers antiseptic solution/wipes cotton balls first aid guide themometer gloves NOTE: The following were added to the first adi kit during the inspection. antiseptic solution/wipes cotton balls first aid guide themometer gloves

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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