Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77083
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Moriam Okusanya for 6 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 5 routine inspections; 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.3501 (2 times, most recently Aug 6, 2026).
The state lists Moriam Okusanya as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 07:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided.
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 Moriam Okusanya with a capacity of 12.
Of the 6 violations at Moriam Okusanya, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 5 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 | 0 | 0% |
| Medium High | 5 | 83% |
| Medium | 1 | 17% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Moriam Okusanya had 6 violations in five years, the same as the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 1.2 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
1 rule was cited more than once at Moriam Okusanya in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.3501 Medium High | 2 | All areas children can reach in the home 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, and pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children. Official rule text Most recent: Aug 6, 2026 · first: Aug 6, 2026 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
5 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Inspection | 1041 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Inspection | 1049 | 3 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Inspection | 1047 | None |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Inspection | 1035 | None |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Inspection | 970 | 1 |
One rule cited at Moriam Okusanya 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 · Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection
The electrical outlets in the playroom were not covered and were accessible to children in care. Note: The primary caregiver covered the electrical outlets during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection
A broken children's bicycle was observed in the backyard that presented a potential safety hazard. Note: The caregiver removed the bicycle and placed it in the trash can.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Sep 4, 2025 · Inspection
One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.
In plain English: The 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
Medium High · Sep 4, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policies were incomplete. It lacked all the required information, reference standard 747.501. The operational policies lacked 747.501(3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, and 11.)
In plain English: The primary caregiver of a child-care home must set and follow policies that meet the standards, make sure assistants, substitutes, and household members follow the rules that apply to them, start required background checks, and report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline. The caregiver must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and never go over the home's licensed or registered capacity. Official rule text
Medium High · Sep 4, 2025 · Inspection
The fire extinguisher was not mounted. It was sitting on the kitchen counter.
In plain English: Fire 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
Medium High · Sep 6, 2022 · Inspection
There was no current CPR and First aid training certificate available for viewing. The last CPR and First aid training certificate was expired on 5/2022.
In plain English: Each caregiver must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and pediatric first aid and CPR on a set schedule (before the home is registered or licensed for the primary caregiver, before being counted in the ratio for substitutes, within 90 days for assistants), then stay current. Annual training is due within 12 months of starting and every 12 months after: 30 hours for the primary caregiver, and 15 hours (registered homes) or 24 hours (licensed homes) for assistants and substitutes counted in the ratio more than ten times a year, plus yearly transportation or pool training when it applies. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Moriam Okusanya:
More in ZIP 77083 and all of Houston.
This page reports the state’s records for Moriam Okusanya; 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).