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Mary's Little Lamb Academy

Child care center · 13450 CULLEN BLVD, Houston, TX 77047-3826 · License 1792044

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Capacity 71. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (208)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
There were 16 children between the ages of 16 months to two years old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver entered the room.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
It was found that the fire inspection was not completed.
3 746.2425 - Crib Activities
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a 16-month-old infant was left in a crib on numerous occasions for more than 30 minutes.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that an infant classroom was left out of ratio on numerous occasions when a caregiver left the room leave one caregiver alone with six, seven, eight, and nine children at different times of the day.
3 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
There were less than 24 hours of training for seven out of eight employee files.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
There were four out of eight children's files missing emergency contact info.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
An infant classroom had nineteen infants with three caregivers during nap time. The youngest child was eight months and the oldest child was seventeen months old. The classrooms specified age group was fifteen months. This was corrected during inspection when the infant class moved back to there classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a four year old child who walked into the office by himself.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver remove the bottle from the crib.
Yes
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
It was observed that the outside play structure does not have surfacing. Note: Picture was taken.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed not strapped in there high chairs. One out of the two children actually got out of the seat and was standing on top on the high chair. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver removed all the children from the high chairs.
Yes
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was placed in a crib as a form of discipline and made to remain in the crib for more than 30 minutes.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child aged 8 by himself in a classroom.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver aggressively grabbed and pulled a child by both arms and then again by one arm.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a 16-month-old infant was left in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
There was an infant seven months old in a bouncer for 25 minutes.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the follow-up inspection a 17 month old infant was observed napping in a classroom with 31 children. The specified age group for the classroom is two. The max number of children that can be present is twenty two. Due to the infant being under 18 months, the nap time ratio can not be reduced by 50 percent.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children were not strapped in correctly to a highchair. This was corrected when the caregiver properly strapped in the children.
Yes
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not comfort an upset infant when the infant was left upset and crying while the caregiver ignored the child.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the inspection two infant classrooms were grouped together during nap time. There was a total of nineteen infants with three caregivers. The youngest child was eight months old and the oldest child was seventeen months old. The specified age group was fifteen months old. This was corrected during inspection when the infant class moved back to there classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was not adequately supervised when they were able to fall out of a crib.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that personal devices are being used by caregivers.
4 746.3407(7) - Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
Three live ant beds were observed outside on the playground.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member was observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit. This was corrected during the inspection when the director had the caregiver leave the operation.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A teacher was using bleach on the floor where children were playing. This was corrected when the teacher put the bleach away.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that good judgement was not used when a caregiver lied to a child?s parents and the DFPS investigator, as well as falsified an incident report regarding how a child received an injury
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that personal devices are being used by caregivers.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the inspection two infant classrooms were grouped together during nap time. There was a total of nineteen infants with three caregivers. The youngest child was eight months old and the oldest child was seventeen months old. The specified age group was fifteen months old. This was corrected during inspection when the infant class moved back to there classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a four year old child who walked into the office by himself.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was not adequately supervised when they were able to fall out of a crib.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
It was observed that the outside play structure does not have surfacing. Note: Picture was taken.
4 746.3407(7) - Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
Three live ant beds were observed outside on the playground.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A teacher was using bleach on the floor where children were playing. This was corrected when the teacher put the bleach away.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child aged 8 by himself in a classroom.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
An infant classroom had nineteen infants with three caregivers during nap time. The youngest child was eight months and the oldest child was seventeen months old. The classrooms specified age group was fifteen months. This was corrected during inspection when the infant class moved back to there classroom.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver aggressively grabbed and pulled a child by both arms and then again by one arm.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed not strapped in there high chairs. One out of the two children actually got out of the seat and was standing on top on the high chair. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver removed all the children from the high chairs.
Yes
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
There was an infant seven months old in a bouncer for 25 minutes.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the follow-up inspection a 17 month old infant was observed napping in a classroom with 31 children. The specified age group for the classroom is two. The max number of children that can be present is twenty two. Due to the infant being under 18 months, the nap time ratio can not be reduced by 50 percent.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a 16-month-old infant was left in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes
3 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
There were less than 24 hours of training for seven out of eight employee files.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children were not strapped in correctly to a highchair. This was corrected when the caregiver properly strapped in the children.
Yes
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was placed in a crib as a form of discipline and made to remain in the crib for more than 30 minutes.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member was observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit. This was corrected during the inspection when the director had the caregiver leave the operation.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver remove the bottle from the crib.
Yes
3 746.2425 - Crib Activities
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a 16-month-old infant was left in a crib on numerous occasions for more than 30 minutes.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not comfort an upset infant when the infant was left upset and crying while the caregiver ignored the child.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
There were four out of eight children's files missing emergency contact info.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that an infant classroom was left out of ratio on numerous occasions when a caregiver left the room leave one caregiver alone with six, seven, eight, and nine children at different times of the day.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that good judgement was not used when a caregiver lied to a child?s parents and the DFPS investigator, as well as falsified an incident report regarding how a child received an injury
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
There were 16 children between the ages of 16 months to two years old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver entered the room.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
It was found that the fire inspection was not completed.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A teacher was using bleach on the floor where children were playing. This was corrected when the teacher put the bleach away.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
There were four out of eight children's files missing emergency contact info.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
There was an infant seven months old in a bouncer for 25 minutes.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a four year old child who walked into the office by himself.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
There were 16 children between the ages of 16 months to two years old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver entered the room.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that good judgement was not used when a caregiver lied to a child?s parents and the DFPS investigator, as well as falsified an incident report regarding how a child received an injury
4 746.3407(7) - Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
Three live ant beds were observed outside on the playground.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver aggressively grabbed and pulled a child by both arms and then again by one arm.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
It was observed that the outside play structure does not have surfacing. Note: Picture was taken.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children were not strapped in correctly to a highchair. This was corrected when the caregiver properly strapped in the children.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that an infant classroom was left out of ratio on numerous occasions when a caregiver left the room leave one caregiver alone with six, seven, eight, and nine children at different times of the day.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed not strapped in there high chairs. One out of the two children actually got out of the seat and was standing on top on the high chair. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver removed all the children from the high chairs.
Yes
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver remove the bottle from the crib.
Yes
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the inspection two infant classrooms were grouped together during nap time. There was a total of nineteen infants with three caregivers. The youngest child was eight months old and the oldest child was seventeen months old. The specified age group was fifteen months old. This was corrected during inspection when the infant class moved back to there classroom.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the follow-up inspection a 17 month old infant was observed napping in a classroom with 31 children. The specified age group for the classroom is two. The max number of children that can be present is twenty two. Due to the infant being under 18 months, the nap time ratio can not be reduced by 50 percent.
3 746.2425 - Crib Activities
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a 16-month-old infant was left in a crib on numerous occasions for more than 30 minutes.
3 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
There were less than 24 hours of training for seven out of eight employee files.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
An infant classroom had nineteen infants with three caregivers during nap time. The youngest child was eight months and the oldest child was seventeen months old. The classrooms specified age group was fifteen months. This was corrected during inspection when the infant class moved back to there classroom.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was placed in a crib as a form of discipline and made to remain in the crib for more than 30 minutes.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not comfort an upset infant when the infant was left upset and crying while the caregiver ignored the child.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
It was found that the fire inspection was not completed.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a 16-month-old infant was left in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member was observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit. This was corrected during the inspection when the director had the caregiver leave the operation.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child aged 8 by himself in a classroom.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that personal devices are being used by caregivers.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was not adequately supervised when they were able to fall out of a crib.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was not adequately supervised when they were able to fall out of a crib.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
It was found that the fire inspection was not completed.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the inspection two infant classrooms were grouped together during nap time. There was a total of nineteen infants with three caregivers. The youngest child was eight months old and the oldest child was seventeen months old. The specified age group was fifteen months old. This was corrected during inspection when the infant class moved back to there classroom.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the follow-up inspection a 17 month old infant was observed napping in a classroom with 31 children. The specified age group for the classroom is two. The max number of children that can be present is twenty two. Due to the infant being under 18 months, the nap time ratio can not be reduced by 50 percent.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver aggressively grabbed and pulled a child by both arms and then again by one arm.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that good judgement was not used when a caregiver lied to a child?s parents and the DFPS investigator, as well as falsified an incident report regarding how a child received an injury
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was placed in a crib as a form of discipline and made to remain in the crib for more than 30 minutes.
4 746.3407(7) - Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
Three live ant beds were observed outside on the playground.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
An infant classroom had nineteen infants with three caregivers during nap time. The youngest child was eight months and the oldest child was seventeen months old. The classrooms specified age group was fifteen months. This was corrected during inspection when the infant class moved back to there classroom.
3 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
There were less than 24 hours of training for seven out of eight employee files.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
There were 16 children between the ages of 16 months to two years old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver entered the room.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver remove the bottle from the crib.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a four year old child who walked into the office by himself.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed not strapped in there high chairs. One out of the two children actually got out of the seat and was standing on top on the high chair. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver removed all the children from the high chairs.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
There were four out of eight children's files missing emergency contact info.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child aged 8 by himself in a classroom.
3 746.2425 - Crib Activities
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a 16-month-old infant was left in a crib on numerous occasions for more than 30 minutes.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
It was observed that the outside play structure does not have surfacing. Note: Picture was taken.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
There was an infant seven months old in a bouncer for 25 minutes.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member was observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit. This was corrected during the inspection when the director had the caregiver leave the operation.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a 16-month-old infant was left in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not comfort an upset infant when the infant was left upset and crying while the caregiver ignored the child.

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

Inspections (88)

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

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