Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Bell's Little Angels for 6 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 10 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The last 8 routine inspections found no violations.
223Licensed capacity
10Routine inspections, 5 yrs
6Violations, 5 yrs
3High-weight violations
0.2Violations per inspection
8Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Bell's Little Angels as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 6 violations at Bell's Little Angels, 3 fall under rules Texas weights High and 2 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
Weight
Violations
Share
High
3
50%
Medium High
2
33%
Medium
1
17%
Medium Low
0
0%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
Bell's Little Angels had 6 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
No single rule was cited twice at Bell's Little Angels between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026.
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2021 (from Oct 20)
0
0
0
2022
1
1
0
2023
1
2
2
2024
1
1
0
2025
3
4
4
2026
4
6
0
Every state visit
14 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Sep 24, 2026
Inspection
4
None
Aug 26, 2026
Inspection
—
None
Aug 13, 2026
Investigation (self-report)
3
Pending with the state
Aug 3, 2026
Inspection
—
None
Jul 31, 2026
Investigation (self-report)
1
None
Jan 27, 2026
Inspection
2
None
Dec 29, 2025
Inspection
716
None
Dec 19, 2025
Investigation (report)
5
4
Dec 19, 2025
Inspection
—
None
Jan 17, 2025
Inspection
549
None
Jan 23, 2024
Inspection
714
None
Jan 26, 2023
Inspection
467
2
Show 2 earlier visits
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Jan 19, 2023
Investigation (report)
2
None
Feb 8, 2022
Inspection
638
None
“Pending”: the state has not posted the outcome.
All 6 violations, newest first
High · Dec 19, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the investigation the director confirmed in November 2025, a child being left outside and the incident was not reported to Licensing.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Jan 27, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
High · Dec 19, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
During the investigation the Director admitted the child was left outside unsupervised and did not communicate the information to the parent until December 2025.
In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Jan 27, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
High · Dec 19, 2025 · Investigation (report)
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 activity
Based on the information obtained, it was determined child in care was left unsupervised in playground during transition time.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 19, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 29, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium · Dec 19, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
The director failed to ensure the employees complied with the standards when a child in care was left unsupervised. In addition, the director did not comply with the standards by failing to inform the parent that child was left unattended and by not reporting the incident to Licensing.
In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Jan 27, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Jan 26, 2023 · Inspection
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram not posted in PreK 5 room. Note: corrected at inspection.
In plain English: The center must keep an emergency diagram on file showing its floor plan, two exit paths from each room (unless the room opens straight outside at ground level), the outdoor meeting spot, and the indoor spot for sheltering from severe weather. A copy must be posted near the entrance or exit of every room children use, where children and staff can easily see it. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Jan 26, 2023 · Inspection
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
The on-line CPR recertification training obtain did not include use of a CPR manikin.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 9, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
What to ask on a visit
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Bell's Little Angels:
Licensing, postings, and management
Do you carry liability insurance?
Where are your license and most recent inspection report posted?
Emergency drills and plans
How often do you practice fire, severe-weather, and lock-down drills?
Where would the children go if the building had to be evacuated, and how would you reach me?
Policies and communication with parents
How and when will you tell me if my child is hurt or gets sick?
Can I visit during the day without an appointment?
Incident reports and notices to the state
When do you fill out an incident report, and will I get a copy?
What kinds of events do you report to the state licensing office?
This page reports the state’s records for Bell's Little Angels; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).