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Little Laughter's Childcare Center

Child care center · 641 RANKIN RD STE 600, Houston, TX 77073-4503 · License 1667967

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 48. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (152)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 of 5 caregivers folders affidavit could not be observed.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two of the operation's vehicle did not have the electronic safety alarm system installed properly. A walkthrough was conducted of both vehicles, in which neither alarm was in working condition.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.
4 746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.
Yes
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation validated their people list on 06/17/2020. The operation has a total of 7 employees on their staff list within the operation.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm on both vans were not properly working and the alarm did not sound off.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 14 children, 11 months- 5 years of age.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.
Yes
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
1 of 6 children folders immunization was not observed.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Four staff files did not contain the trainer's qualifications on a training certificate with numerous titles.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
1 of 6 children folders immunization was not observed.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation validated their people list on 06/17/2020. The operation has a total of 7 employees on their staff list within the operation.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm on both vans were not properly working and the alarm did not sound off.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 of 5 caregivers folders affidavit could not be observed.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.
4 746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 14 children, 11 months- 5 years of age.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Four staff files did not contain the trainer's qualifications on a training certificate with numerous titles.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two of the operation's vehicle did not have the electronic safety alarm system installed properly. A walkthrough was conducted of both vehicles, in which neither alarm was in working condition.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 14 children, 11 months- 5 years of age.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.
4 746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation validated their people list on 06/17/2020. The operation has a total of 7 employees on their staff list within the operation.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm on both vans were not properly working and the alarm did not sound off.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two of the operation's vehicle did not have the electronic safety alarm system installed properly. A walkthrough was conducted of both vehicles, in which neither alarm was in working condition.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
1 of 6 children folders immunization was not observed.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 of 5 caregivers folders affidavit could not be observed.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.
Yes
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Four staff files did not contain the trainer's qualifications on a training certificate with numerous titles.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 of 5 caregivers folders affidavit could not be observed.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.
4 746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two of the operation's vehicle did not have the electronic safety alarm system installed properly. A walkthrough was conducted of both vehicles, in which neither alarm was in working condition.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
1 of 6 children folders immunization was not observed.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation validated their people list on 06/17/2020. The operation has a total of 7 employees on their staff list within the operation.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Four staff files did not contain the trainer's qualifications on a training certificate with numerous titles.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm on both vans were not properly working and the alarm did not sound off.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 14 children, 11 months- 5 years of age.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 14 children, 11 months- 5 years of age.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 of 5 caregivers folders affidavit could not be observed.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
1 of 6 children folders immunization was not observed.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm on both vans were not properly working and the alarm did not sound off.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Four staff files did not contain the trainer's qualifications on a training certificate with numerous titles.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Two of the operation's vehicle did not have the electronic safety alarm system installed properly. A walkthrough was conducted of both vehicles, in which neither alarm was in working condition.
4 746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation validated their people list on 06/17/2020. The operation has a total of 7 employees on their staff list within the operation.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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