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Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy

Child care center · 8250 CREEKBEND DR, Houston, TX 77071-1136 · License 1521725

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 72. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (208)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2415(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
Yes
3 746.4913 - 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.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.4901(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.
5 746.5617(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
Yes
2 746.303(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.
5 746.2417(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.
3 746.4913 - 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.
5 746.5617(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.
5 746.3407(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.
4 746.1011(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.
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
A slide with a designested play surface approximately 4ft in height did not have surfacing.
3 746.2421(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
4 746.4901(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
3 746.603(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.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.5103 - 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.
2 746.303(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.
5 746.3407(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.
Yes
5 746.5617(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
4 746.4901(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
3 746.4913 - 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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.
3 746.4913 - 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.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.
5 746.2415(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
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
A slide with a designested play surface approximately 4ft in height did not have surfacing.
2 746.303(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.
5 746.2417(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.
3 746.2421(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
3 746.4913 - 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.
5 746.5617(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
Yes
2 746.303(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.
5 746.5617(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
5 746.5617(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.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.
4 746.4901(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
2 746.303(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.
2 746.303(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.
5 746.3407(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.
4 746.5103 - 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.
3 746.4913 - 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.
4 746.4901(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.
4 746.1011(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.
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.
4 746.1601 - 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.
5 746.3407(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.
Yes
3 746.603(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.
4 746.4901(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
2 746.303(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.
5 746.2415(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
Yes
4 746.4901(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
2 746.303(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.
5 746.2417(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.
5 746.5617(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
4 746.4901(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.
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.
3 746.603(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.
4 746.5103 - 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.
4 746.4901(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
4 746.1601 - 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.
3 746.4913 - 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.
3 746.4913 - 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.
2 746.303(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.
5 746.3407(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.
3 746.4913 - 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.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.
5 746.5617(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
Yes
5 746.3407(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.
Yes
2 746.303(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.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
A slide with a designested play surface approximately 4ft in height did not have surfacing.
3 746.2421(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
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.
4 746.1011(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.
5 746.5617(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.
3 746.603(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.
3 746.2421(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
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.
4 746.4901(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
5 746.5617(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
2 746.303(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.
4 746.4901(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
2 746.303(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.
3 746.4913 - 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.
5 746.2415(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
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
A slide with a designested play surface approximately 4ft in height did not have surfacing.
2 746.303(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.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.
4 746.1011(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.
5 746.2417(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.
5 746.3407(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.
Yes
3 746.4913 - 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.
5 746.5617(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
Yes
3 746.4913 - 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.
5 746.3407(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.
5 746.5617(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.
4 746.5103 - 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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (80)

80 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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