Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77028
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 for 37 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 18 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 7 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.3407 (3 times, most recently Jul 8, 2026).
The state lists Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 08:00 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, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 37 violations at Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2, 7 fall under rules Texas weights High and 21 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 | 7 | 19% |
| Medium High | 21 | 57% |
| Medium | 9 | 24% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 had 37 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.8 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
5 rules were cited more than once at Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.3407 Medium High | 3 | The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, 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: Jul 8, 2026 · first: Jul 17, 2024 |
| 746.3701 Medium High | 3 | All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024 Most recent: Aug 25, 2025 · first: Jan 13, 2023 |
| 746.3427 Medium High | 3 | Pest Extermination Most recent: Aug 23, 2025 · first: Jan 13, 2023 |
| 746.3301 Medium High | 2 | The center must serve children who eat table food regular meals and morning and afternoon snacks that follow the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal patterns, and a child may not go more than three hours without being offered food unless asleep. Drinking water must always be available, sugary drinks are only for special occasions unless the program allows them, food may not be used as a reward, and a child may not be served any food listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Official rule text Most recent: Mar 11, 2026 · first: Aug 23, 2025 |
| 746.2421 Medium | 2 | For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text Most recent: Dec 3, 2024 · first: Jan 13, 2023 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 2025 | 7 | 8 | 12 |
| 2026 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
23 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Inspection | 308 | None |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Inspection | 7 | None |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Inspection | 570 | 7 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Inspection | 169 | 1 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 3 | None |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Inspection | 50 | None |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Inspection | 690 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Inspection | 4 | None |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Inspection | 7 | None |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Inspection | 3 | None |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Inspection | 5 | 5 |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 12 | 5 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Inspection | 531 | 9 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | 4 | 1 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Inspection | 731 | 1 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Inspection | 517 | 4 |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Inspection | 604 | 2 |
One rule cited at Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The operation has an open yard where the children's playground is not enclosed. CCR observed several hazards accessible to children, including fire ant killer, wet wipe boxes collecting water, unused sleeping cots, ladders, and gardening soil.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The director left the children unsupervised in the classroom to open the door for CCR to enter the building.
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
Medium High · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
CCR observed the director caring for 13 children, with the youngest being two months old and the oldest eight years old.
In plain English: In a center with 13 or more children in care, infants may be grouped with older children only if the oldest child in the group is no more than 18 months older than the youngest. Centers with 12 or fewer children in care may combine ages under a separate rule. Official rule text
High · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
A child who was diagnosed with a food allergy by their healthcare provider does not have an EpiPen stored at the daycare.
Official text of rule 746.3815
Medium High · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
CCR did not observe a diaper changing table in the toddler classroom where the infant was being cared for. Instead, the infant caregiver was using a sleeping mat labeled as a diaper changing mat, which had a hole and is no longer non-absorbent, to change the children's diapers.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
Medium · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
CCR did not observe the recent licensing inspection posted.
In plain English: The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text
High · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
Within three minutes, CCR observed an infant strapped in a baby swing, sleeping in the restrictive device.
In plain English: An infant may not sleep in a restrictive device unless the center has a completed Sleep Exception Form with a health-care professional's signed statement that it is medically necessary. Without that form, if an infant falls asleep in such a device, the caregiver must move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. Official rule text
Medium · Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection
Children were served a beverage with 8 grams of added sugar that consist of 15% juice for PM snack. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed all sugar added beverages.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Nov 21, 2025 · Inspection
The operation changed the operating hours, is opening at 5am and did not make notification of the change.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing before making certain changes, such as moving, adding or reducing indoor or outdoor space, adding a pool, changing the ages served or the hours of operation, or offering new services like transportation or field trips. Advance notice is also required for a planned closure of five or more days in a row (other than national holidays), going out of business, or a change in ownership. Official rule text
Medium · Nov 21, 2025 · Inspection
The director is missing 6 hours annual training in management/leadership/supervision.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
Two groups of children were not supervised during naptime when the caregivers stepped out of the classroom.
In plain English: Cots and mats must not block entrances or exits, must not be left out where they get in the way of other activities, and must leave enough room for caregivers to walk and work between them. Each child and caregiver must be able to reach a walkway without stepping on or over other children's cots or mats, and the setup must let the caregiver supervise every child in the group. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
The carbon monoxide detector indicated 1 "chirp" per minute, indicating to replace the battery.
In plain English: If the center uses electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors, it must test them monthly, put in new batteries at least once a year, and record the dates and the name of the employee who did the work. If the detectors are tied into an alarm system, the monitoring company or fire marshal must test the system at least once a year, and the center must keep the latest report and make any fixes it calls for. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
1 sleeping mat was being used by a child that was torn with exposed foam, making it impossible to sanitize. Note: the caregiver threw it away and replaced with a new one.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
The sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/4/25 and expires on 7/20/25. The report indicates non-compliance.
Official text of rule 746.3405
Medium High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
4 electrical fans were sitting on the floor within reach of children.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Aug 23, 2025 · Investigation (report)
There is the presence of rodent feces in the kitchen cabinets with a large hole in the wall inside the cabinet that is the suspected entry/exit of rodents.
Official text of rule 746.3427
Medium · Aug 23, 2025 · Investigation (report)
The operation failed to complete an incident report and share with CCR upon request.
In plain English: The center must fill out the state's Incident/Illness Report form (or one with the same information) when a child has an injury needing medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness needing hospitalization, or an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector not prescribed to the child. It must also fill one out when a child or employee gets a reportable disease, or when any unusual situation put a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 23, 2025 · Investigation (report)
The operation served an identified food to a child with food allergies, resulting in the use of an epi-pen and ambulance being dispatched.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Aug 23, 2025 · Investigation (report)
The operation failed to make notification to CCR as soon as possible, but no later than two days after an Injury to a child in your care that requires medical treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.
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
High · Aug 23, 2025 · Investigation (report)
The director failed to operate in compliance with minimum standards and failed to ensure all employees comply with the minimum standards.
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
Medium · Dec 3, 2024 · Inspection
The hand washing sink in the diaper-changing area in the infant room is out of service.
Official text of rule 746.4403
Medium · Dec 3, 2024 · Inspection
2 out of 2 infants not yet on table food requiring written feeding instructions were outdated.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Dec 3, 2024 · Inspection
Part of the fence is laying on the ground and needs to be stood back up or replaced.
In plain English: The outdoor activity space must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet high. Exceptions include programs that only offer after-school care in a public school classroom, programs that only offer alternate care or get-well care, and spaces used only by children five and older. Official rule text
High · Dec 3, 2024 · Inspection
Outdoor play equipment on the children's playground has two screws protrudiung from the structure.
In plain English: Indoor and outdoor play equipment must be arranged so caregivers can watch children at all times, used as the manufacturer directs, and anchored so it cannot tip or move. It may not have openings that can trap a child or catch clothing, or exposed pinch, crush, or shear points; climbing equipment and swings may not sit over bare asphalt or concrete, and raised platforms and steps need barriers or handrails as the rule specifies. Official rule text
Medium High · Dec 3, 2024 · Inspection
4 out of 4 infant bottles and cups are missing the required name label.
In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
Medium High · Dec 3, 2024 · Inspection
2 active ant beds are present on the playground near the active play equipment.
Official text of rule 746.3427
Medium · Dec 3, 2024 · Inspection
The children have not been outside since June 2024 for outdoor physical activity.
In plain English: The daily activity plan must include at least two chances for outdoor play each day when weather permits, with at least 60 minutes outdoors in total for infants 13 months and older, toddlers, and pre-K children (younger infants as tolerated), plus at least 60 minutes of active play for toddlers and 90 minutes for pre-K children. It must also include child-chosen and caregiver-led activities, regular meals and snacks, and supervised nap or rest time. Official rule text
Medium High · Dec 3, 2024 · Inspection
The director needs to complete 2 hour transportation training and keep the training certificate in the staff file and made available to CCR for review.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page)
Medium High · Dec 3, 2024 · Inspection
4 out of 4 infants is missing the daily report. Daily reports are made on Brightwheel, however the caregiver was not able to access the daily report for review by CCR.
In plain English: By the time an infant is picked up, the center must give the parent a written or electronic report for the day showing when the infant slept, when and how much the infant ate, when diapers were changed, the infant's general mood, and a short summary of activities. Official rule text
Medium High · Jul 17, 2024 · Inspection
The toddler room floor has multiple areas of ripped/ torn vinyl flooring that needs repair or replacement.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jan 4, 2024 · Inspection
A fire inspection has not been completed since October 27,2022..
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
Medium High · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
A large spiny cactus has grown up from the neighbors yard along the playground fence, made accessible to children during play.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
Two tricycles, one plastic see-saw, and one child chair located in the playground, were damaged with sharp edges. Note: this was corrected at time of inspection when the director removed it.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
Multiple active ant beds in the playground were observed.
Official text of rule 746.3427
Medium · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
One feeding instructions sheet for an infant on bottle food was last signed by the parent in August 2022.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jan 20, 2022 · Inspection
The loose fill is measuring at 3 inches out of the 6 inches.
In plain English: Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
Medium High · Jan 20, 2022 · Inspection
The use zone for the exit of the slide is measured at 3 1/2 ft from the barrier.
In plain English: The use zone in front of the entry and along the sides of a slide must extend at least six feet. In front of the slide exit it must extend at least six feet for slides six feet high or less, and for taller slides it must equal the platform's height above the surfacing, up to eight feet, without overlapping other equipment's use zones. Official rule text
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).