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Mother's Heart Academy

Licensed Child-Care Home in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 20, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
16107 DARWOOD CT, HOUSTON, TX 77083 5064
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
April 20, 2023
Operation number
1755393
Licensed capacity
12 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 record9
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record0
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,974
Citations recorded30
Record coversOctober 11, 2022 – April 1, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

Medium High12
Medium18

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 1, 20264 citations recorded4 of 812 standards cited at this visit
747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High
The AC unit located in the backyard area was observed to be uncovered and accessible to children in care. Note: The operation has a fence installed around the AC unit.

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

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
The immunization record for one child was missing .

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2026.

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
The records of two childtren were missing the health statement from a health care professional.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2026.

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
Two fence boards in the backyard were found broken. Note: The operation has already fixed the broken boards.

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

InspectionMay 16, 20257 citations recorded7 of 103 standards cited at this visit
747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework CompletionRisk level: Medium High
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hoursRisk level: Medium
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2025.

747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium
One child's file did not have the updated admission form updated; the outdated form was not filled out. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.

Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2025.

745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjectsRisk level: Medium
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director. This was completed during the inspection with the inspector's assistance.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

747.301(2) - Notification of Change in SpaceRisk level: Medium
The outdoor play area was changed from between the homes to the home's backyard without notification to Child Care Regulation (CCR). The director stated she had decided to move and keep the outdoor play area in the backyard and not the side of the home.

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

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2025.

747.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Medium
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2025.

InspectionApril 14, 202511 citations recorded11 of 1,062 standards cited at this visit
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute CaregiversRisk level: Medium High
The primary caregiver/director first aid and CPR were obtained online. The assistant caregiver's first aid and CPR were expired.

Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restrictionRisk level: Medium
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the assistant caregiver. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2025.

747.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Medium
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2025.

747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hoursRisk level: Medium
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ans 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework CompletionRisk level: Medium High
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2025.

747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium
One admission form used was outdated. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023. One child's file had an admission form on file not filled out.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2025.

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2025.

747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High
The outdoor activity space fence area was less than 4 feet.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2025.

747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of IssuanceRisk level: Medium
The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2025.

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One child's record did not have an immunization record on file.

Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2025.

745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjectsRisk level: Medium
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 16, 20242 citations recorded2 of 495 standards cited at this visit
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have the 24 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2024.

747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
The primary caregiver is missing 27 hours of training for year 2023-2024.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024.

InspectionOctober 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 541 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 350 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 422 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 219 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 11, 20226 citations recorded6 of 970 standards cited at this visit
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
There was no fire extinguisher in the home.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeRisk level: Medium
There were no individual nap mats available in the home.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High
The outdoor area designated for the children's use did not have an enclosed fence around the area.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Release of ChildrenRisk level: Medium
There was no operation policy available for viewing.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022.

747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
Electrical outlets in the room designated for the children use were not covered.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and InaccessibleRisk level: Medium High
There were cleaning supplies in the restroom cabinet. The cabinet did not have a safety lock.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.

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