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Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON

Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 2, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
802 RANKIN RD STE B3, HOUSTON, TX 77073 4602
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
April 2, 2019
Operation number
1680277
Licensed capacity
62 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record7
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits3,253
Citations recorded31
Record coversOctober 7, 2021 – October 5, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High14
Medium High9
Medium7
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 2, 20264 citations recorded4 of 11 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Based on the video observed the caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and or self-control when raising their voice and used a harsh, inappropriate tone and using taunting language while attempting to redirect a child behavior.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
Based on the video observed children were left unsupervised in a classroom.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
Based on the video observed a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and dragged the child across the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee AssignmentsRisk level: High
The director failed to provide appropriate guidance or intervene when a caregiver yelled at, pursued, and dragged a child into the classroom while refusing to allow the child to enter. The director reported inaccurate details concerning a child's injury without conducting appropriate observation or clarification of the incident.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 31, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
Classroom with 8 toddlers was left napping unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 28, 20261 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
Based on information gathered during investigation it was determined caregivers uses highchairs to restrain children in to correct behavior.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 21, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
Based on information provided, this standard is found to be deficient by yelling at children in care as a form of discipline.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Based on information gathered, this standard is found to be deficient. A caregiver was allowed to care for children without an active background check.

Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 21, 20265 citations recorded5 of 567 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High
Caregiver did not know age of child in classroom during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
Feeding instructions for 9month could not be oberved during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
Caregivers folders was observed missing several required documentation.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
A child of age 2yrs was observed getting diaper change in a classroom by a caregiver were other children were present.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium
A infant child in care enrollemnt folder and several children files were observed to be missing required docuementation.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 31, 20254 citations recorded4 of 717 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
One of the five caregivers files reviewed did not have documentation showing the required completed 24 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
There were two children placed in a high chair as result of them actibt "bad".

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letterRisk level: High
A caregiver was present and caring for children with an ineligible background check status. The operation was notified of the ineligible status on 5/13/2025.

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

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
The sheets in the cribs in the infant were loose and not snug fit.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2025.

AssessmentJanuary 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.

Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 9, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never UnsupervisedRisk level: High
During the walk through in the Infant room 5 children ages 2-14months observed in the classroom without a caregiver supervising children in care. The caregiver came from the Toddler room back into the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 5, 20243 citations recorded3 of 558 standards cited at this visit
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or ExitsRisk level: Medium High
Children were observed sleeping blocking the entrance and exit doors of the classroom. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children blocking the exit doors.

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

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
2 children observed ages 2yrs old sleeping in high chairs during nap time. CI: caregiver removed children and placed them on sleeping mates.

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

746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work SpaceRisk level: Medium High
Children were observed napping on mats closely to each other with no walk space on either sides of their mats. Caregiver were unable to walk between cots. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children sleeping arrangement.

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

InspectionMarch 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 118 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 30, 20234 citations recorded4 of 788 standards cited at this visit
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
Caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents and trainings.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
Caregivers cpr licenses was observed to be expired. 3 caregivers cpr licenses could not be observed.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High
Caregivers annual 24hr trainings could not be observed.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
First aid licenses was observed exipred for 1 caregiver 3 other caregivers cpr/first aid licenses could not be observed.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 31, 20223 citations recorded3 of 441 standards cited at this visit
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby WalkersRisk level: Medium High
4 baby walkers with wheels were observed with infants in them.

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

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
4 of the 5 children records observed did not have a completely filled out admission form, immunizations and health statement information.

Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
All four caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents.

Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 15, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 7, 20212 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Based on the attendance log from 09/28/2021-09/30/2021, a total of 6 infants were signed in, 0-12 months of age with one caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Based on information obtained throughout the investigation, it was found that one operation staff may supervise two classrooms during pick-up time. It was found that one caregiver stands in the doorway to supervise 2 age groups.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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