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Mother's Heart Academy

Family child care home · 16107 DARWOOD CT, Houston, TX 77083-5064 · License 1755393

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 12. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (240)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The outdoor activity space fence area was less than 4 feet.
4 747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two fence boards in the backyard were found broken. Note: The operation has already fixed the broken boards.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
3 747.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
There was no operation policy available for viewing.
4 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets in the room designated for the children use were not covered.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record did not have an immunization record on file.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
3 747.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
The immunization record for one child was missing .
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
The records of two childtren were missing the health statement from a health care professional.
4 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The primary caregiver/director first aid and CPR were obtained online. The assistant caregiver's first aid and CPR were expired.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The outdoor area designated for the children's use did not have an enclosed fence around the area.
4 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
There were cleaning supplies in the restroom cabinet. The cabinet did not have a safety lock.
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.
3 747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the assistant caregiver. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
There was no fire extinguisher in the home.
3 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
3 747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor play area was changed from between the homes to the home's backyard without notification to Child Care Regulation (CCR). The director stated she had decided to move and keep the outdoor play area in the backyard and not the side of the home.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One admission form used was outdated. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023. One child's file had an admission form on file not filled out.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
4 747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
The AC unit located in the backyard area was observed to be uncovered and accessible to children in care. Note: The operation has a fence installed around the AC unit.
Yes
3 747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There were no individual nap mats available in the home.
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver is missing 27 hours of training for year 2023-2024.
4 747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
A caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have the 24 hours of annual training.
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director. This was completed during the inspection with the inspector's assistance.
Yes
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ans 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One child's file did not have the updated admission form updated; the outdated form was not filled out. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One admission form used was outdated. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023. One child's file had an admission form on file not filled out.
4 747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
3 747.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
There was no operation policy available for viewing.
4 747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
The AC unit located in the backyard area was observed to be uncovered and accessible to children in care. Note: The operation has a fence installed around the AC unit.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
The immunization record for one child was missing .
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two fence boards in the backyard were found broken. Note: The operation has already fixed the broken boards.
Yes
3 747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor play area was changed from between the homes to the home's backyard without notification to Child Care Regulation (CCR). The director stated she had decided to move and keep the outdoor play area in the backyard and not the side of the home.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
The records of two childtren were missing the health statement from a health care professional.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
4 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
There were cleaning supplies in the restroom cabinet. The cabinet did not have a safety lock.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The outdoor activity space fence area was less than 4 feet.
4 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The primary caregiver/director first aid and CPR were obtained online. The assistant caregiver's first aid and CPR were expired.
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver is missing 27 hours of training for year 2023-2024.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ans 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record did not have an immunization record on file.
3 747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There were no individual nap mats available in the home.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One child's file did not have the updated admission form updated; the outdated form was not filled out. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
4 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets in the room designated for the children use were not covered.
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director. This was completed during the inspection with the inspector's assistance.
Yes
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
There was no fire extinguisher in the home.
4 747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
3 747.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The outdoor area designated for the children's use did not have an enclosed fence around the area.
3 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
A caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have the 24 hours of annual training.
3 747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the assistant caregiver. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
3 747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor play area was changed from between the homes to the home's backyard without notification to Child Care Regulation (CCR). The director stated she had decided to move and keep the outdoor play area in the backyard and not the side of the home.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One child's file did not have the updated admission form updated; the outdated form was not filled out. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
4 747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One admission form used was outdated. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023. One child's file had an admission form on file not filled out.
3 747.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
There was no operation policy available for viewing.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The outdoor area designated for the children's use did not have an enclosed fence around the area.
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director. This was completed during the inspection with the inspector's assistance.
Yes
4 747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
A caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have the 24 hours of annual training.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record did not have an immunization record on file.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
4 747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
The AC unit located in the backyard area was observed to be uncovered and accessible to children in care. Note: The operation has a fence installed around the AC unit.
Yes
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ans 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver is missing 27 hours of training for year 2023-2024.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
There was no fire extinguisher in the home.
3 747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the assistant caregiver. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
3 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.
3 747.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
4 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The primary caregiver/director first aid and CPR were obtained online. The assistant caregiver's first aid and CPR were expired.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
The immunization record for one child was missing .
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two fence boards in the backyard were found broken. Note: The operation has already fixed the broken boards.
Yes
4 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
There were cleaning supplies in the restroom cabinet. The cabinet did not have a safety lock.
3 747.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
4 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets in the room designated for the children use were not covered.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
The records of two childtren were missing the health statement from a health care professional.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The outdoor activity space fence area was less than 4 feet.
3 747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There were no individual nap mats available in the home.
3 747.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director. This was completed during the inspection with the inspector's assistance.
Yes
3 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.
3 747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There were no individual nap mats available in the home.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record did not have an immunization record on file.
3 747.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
There was no operation policy available for viewing.
4 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
There were cleaning supplies in the restroom cabinet. The cabinet did not have a safety lock.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
A caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have the 24 hours of annual training.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One admission form used was outdated. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023. One child's file had an admission form on file not filled out.
3 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.

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

Inspections (40)

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

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