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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77071

Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy

8250 CREEKBEND DR, Houston, TX 77071 · (713) 995-6000 · State permit no. 1521725

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy for 27 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 8 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.303 (4 times, most recently Jan 21, 2025).

The state lists Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy 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, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 27 violations at Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy, 8 fall under rules Texas weights High and 8 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High830%
Medium High830%
Medium726%
Medium Low415%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy had 27 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 3 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy 27, Houston five-year median 11This daycare27Houston median11

Repeat issues

5 rules were cited more than once at Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.303
Medium Low		4The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
Most recent: Jan 21, 2025 · first: Jan 27, 2023
746.5617
High		4Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text
Most recent: Sep 19, 2022 · first: Sep 19, 2022
746.4901
Medium High		3The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text
Most recent: Nov 10, 2022 · first: Sep 19, 2022
746.4913
Medium		3Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Most recent: Nov 10, 2022 · first: Sep 19, 2022
746.3407
High		2The 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: Sep 8, 2025 · first: Sep 19, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy, 2021 to 20260020212132022112023142024272025122026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
20222313
2023121
2024134
2025237
2026112

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 8, 2026Inspection7952
Sep 26, 2025Inspection3None
Sep 8, 2025Inspection5116
Jan 21, 2025Assessment11
Sep 6, 2024Inspection7572
Feb 1, 2024Assessment11
Jan 18, 2024Assessment11
Sep 8, 2023Inspection506None
Jan 27, 2023Assessment11
Nov 10, 2022Assessment22
Oct 6, 2022Inspection82
Sep 19, 2022Inspection7029

All 27 violations, newest first

Medium · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

An infant and toddler eating in high chairs were not observed to be strapped in. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. Both children were strapped into the high chairs.

In plain English: The rule requires tables and chairs used by children to be "safe," easy to clean, and the right height and size for each age group. If the manufacturer requires straps on a chair, they must be fastened whenever a child uses it. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection

746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement

4 cribs in the infant room were observed to be touching and did not provide adequate space to prevent infants from being able to reach into other cribs. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the cribs were rearranged during the inspection to provide more space.

Official text of rule 746.2403

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

1 caregiver was observed with 6 infants 8-15 months old. The specified age group was 0-11months. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.

In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 26, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

In one of the restrooms designated for children, 2 cans of cleaning spray was observed sitting on top of a toilet in reach of children. In the corner of the floor, 4 cans of paint and paint thinner were observed to be in reach. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, all paint, thinner, and spray was placed in a locked shelf.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

Documentation of the operations most recent fire inspection was not made available for review. The most recent documentation made available was dated 11/2023.

In plain English: When a fire inspection is required, the center must keep a copy of the most recent fire inspection report, letter, or checklist at the center during operating hours. The report must show the inspection date and findings and include the inspector's name and phone number. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

2 infants not on table food did not have feeding instructions available for review

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 26, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.

In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 12, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 26, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment

An infant was observed being placed on a bean bag. NOTE: The operation was informed the equipment was prohibited and the bean bag was removed from the room

In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Jan 21, 2025 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024, revealed the center has not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 24, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.

In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium High · Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

The director was not observed to be present during the inspection. According to the caregiver in charge, the director works at Valley West Elementary School and comes to the operation around 4:30 daily.

Official text of rule 746.1011

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 6, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Feb 1, 2024 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 1, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Jan 18, 2024 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 1, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Jan 27, 2023 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023 as required.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 30, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 10, 2022 · Assessment

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.

Official text of rule 746.4913

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 15, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 10, 2022 · Assessment

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

A play structure with the highest height of approx. 4ft did not have unitary surfacing installed appropriately. NOTE: Unitary surfacing was observed to be removed

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 15, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 6, 2022 · Inspection

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.

Official text of rule 746.4913

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 13, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 10, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 6, 2022 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

A play structure with the highest height of approx. 4ft did not have unitary surfacing installed appropriately. NOTE: Unitary surfacing was observed to be removed

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 13, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 10, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Multiple bottles of cleaning chemicals including glass cleaner, fabuloso, bleach, and other hazardous materials like paint and paint thinner was observed in a bathroom designated for children. The chemicals were accessible to the children in care.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

Records were reviewed for 5 children currently enrolled, 2 children did not have an address listed for the emergency contact, 2 did not have an emergency contact listed, one did not have doctor's information listed and one did not have a special needs statement completed.

In plain English: The center 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 sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

The fire extinguisher was observed to be on the floor of the front passenger seat and not secured. NOTE: The fire extuniguisher was secured in the door during the inspection

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

First aid kit was reviewed and missing the following: tweezers antiseptic solution/wipes cotton balls first aid guide themometer gloves NOTE: The following were added to the first adi kit during the inspection. antiseptic solution/wipes cotton balls first aid guide themometer gloves

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

Records for 8 children being transported was received. All 8 children being transported did not have emergency medical authorization.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

A play structure with the highest height of approx. 4ft did not have unitary surfacing installed appropriately. NOTE: Unitary surfacing was only observed at the base of the slide.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

A 3 mo old infant was observed in a baby bounce. When asked how long the infant was in the bouncer, the caregiver stated one hour.

In plain English: Each infant's day must include outdoor play when the weather permits, time out of the crib, and no more than 15 minutes seated in a restrictive device unless the infant is eating or being transported. It must also include supervised tummy time and other chances to move, plus activities that engage sight, hearing, touch, and small and large muscles. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.

Official text of rule 746.4913

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).