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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77085

Lawanna Katrice Haley

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1446386.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Lawanna Katrice Haley for 20 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 8 routine inspections; 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.603 (2 times, most recently Sep 25, 2026).

The state lists Lawanna Katrice Haley as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care.

What rules a registered child care home follows

Registered child care homes in Texas care for up to 6 children in the caregiver’s own residence, plus up to 6 more school-age children after school (12 at most). They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get an unannounced state inspection at least once every two years. The state lists Lawanna Katrice Haley with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 20 violations at Lawanna Katrice Haley, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 10 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High210%
Medium High1050%
Medium735%
Medium Low15%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Lawanna Katrice Haley had 20 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 2.5 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Lawanna Katrice Haley 20, Houston five-year median 6This daycare20Houston median6

Repeat issues

4 rules were cited more than once at Lawanna Katrice Haley in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.603
Medium		2The child-care home must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the home, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
Most recent: Sep 25, 2026 · first: Nov 21, 2022
747.2105
Medium		2Child-care homes may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text
Most recent: Oct 3, 2025 · first: Oct 7, 2024
747.3203
Medium High		2The child-care home must clean, repair, and maintain the home, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
Most recent: Oct 3, 2025 · first: Oct 23, 2023
747.5105
Medium High		2Fire extinguishers must be mounted on the wall with a hanger or bracket, with the top no higher than five feet and the bottom at least four inches above the floor, unless the fire marshal or manufacturer gives different instructions. They must be readily available for immediate use by household members and caregivers. Official rule text
Most recent: Oct 3, 2025 · first: Oct 7, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Lawanna Katrice Haley, 2021 to 2026102021242022212023152024152025152026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)110
2022224
2023221
2024115
2025115
2026115

Every state visit

8 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 25, 2026Inspection10415
Oct 3, 2025Inspection10495
Oct 7, 2024Inspection10605
Oct 23, 2023Inspection11
Oct 13, 2023Inspection1035None
Dec 19, 2022Inspection1None
Nov 21, 2022Inspection9704
Dec 1, 2021Inspection970None

All 20 violations, newest first

Medium High · Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

For the past six months the fire drill exit time is not within three minutes.

In plain English: The child-care home must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the home within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 25, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 25, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

One out of four children did not have a health statement available for review

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 9, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection

747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

The primary caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing there diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver went to wash the child's hands.

Official text of rule 747.3213

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 25, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection

747.4401(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

A see-saw was observed in the play area and not anchored This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver removed the play see-saw and placed them in the shed

Official text of rule 747.4401

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 25, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection

747.3211(4) - Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child

The primary caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver went to wash there hands

Official text of rule 747.3211

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 25, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection

747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

There is a hole on the lower part of the wall located in the main room. The hole is exposing installation and accessible to children During the inspection the caregiver did block the area making it inaccessible to the children

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection

747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Children under the age of two were observed watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned off the TV

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection

747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

The infant safe sleep policy is not written in the operations parent handbook

In plain English: The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection

747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguisher was not mounted and sitting on the floor.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection

747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

One infant who is not eating table food does not have a written feeding instruction available for review.

In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the home must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The home must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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High · Oct 7, 2024 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

The primary caregiver does not have a background check on a relatives that lives in the home.

In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 7, 2024 · Inspection

747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

The primary caregiver has the fire extinguisher sitting on the floor in a closet and not bracketed on the wall.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 7, 2024 · Inspection

747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Children under two years old were watching T.V. Corrected: When the Primary caregiver turned the T.V. off.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 7, 2024 · Inspection

747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

Children's Products form was not provided during the inspection.

In plain English: The child-care home must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the home, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 7, 2024 · Inspection

747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

The primary care giver received 5 clock hours out of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for May 2023-May 2024 training. The primary caregiver needs to receive 25 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.

In plain English: The primary caregiver of a child-care home must complete at least 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children in care, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six hours must be instructor-led, and homes caring for children under 24 months must include one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 23, 2023 · Inspection

747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The backyard wooden fence was damage and torn down.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 27, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 21, 2022 · Inspection

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

1 out of 4 children's records evaluated did not contain a health statement.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 28, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 23, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 21, 2022 · Inspection

747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR

The CPR and First Aid training for the primary caregiver expired in March 2022.

In plain English: The primary caregiver of a registered child-care home must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have completed the state's pre-application course within the year before applying, meet the background check rules, and hold current pediatric first aid and CPR certificates. The caregiver must also show proof of training in set topics, including recognizing and reporting child abuse, shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, child development, emergency preparedness, and giving medication. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 2, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 23, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Nov 21, 2022 · Inspection

747.1315(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate

The training certificates for 10 hours of annual training for the primary caregiver was not available for me to review during the inspection.

Official text of rule 747.1315

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 2, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 23, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 21, 2022 · Inspection

747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home

During the inspection the child to caregiver ratio was 7 to 1. It should be 6 to 1. The operation was over in ratio by 1 child.

In plain English: Not counting children five or older in care after school hours, a registered child-care home may care for no more than six children at a time, at most four of them under 18 months; adding those after-school children, the total may reach 12, counting children related to the caregiver. The total cap falls as the number under 18 months rises: 10 with one, 8 with two, 7 with three, and 6 with four. Official rule text (single-rule page)

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 28, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Lawanna Katrice Haley:

Building, equipment, and products

Daily activities and screen time

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Fire inspections and fire equipment

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Lawanna Katrice Haley; 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).