Donnata Evan Ford
Registered Child-Care Home · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1576910
Donnata Evan Ford holds a Registered issued July 17, 2015. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 21 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Registered
Issued
July 17, 2015
Operation type
Registered Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
12727 Laurel Falls Ln, Houston, TX 77014-2873
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
21
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 7 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 2 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Inspection | 8 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 12, 2022 | Inspection | 4 |
| May 3, 2022 | Report | 0 |
Deficiency records
July 13, 2026 Standard § 747.3501(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
In backyard play area, there was a pot of sitting water accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the pot was removed and the water dumbed out.
Corrected: July 13, 2026
July 13, 2026 Standard § 745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough, it was found that 4 people residing within the home from the ages 15 to 17 years old did not have an initial background check submitted.
Corrected: July 13, 2026
July 15, 2025 Standard § 747.501(4) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There were no procedures for handling medical emergencies.
Corrected: July 25, 2025
July 15, 2025 Standard § 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children under 24 months or with limited mobility would be transported.
Corrected: July 25, 2025
July 15, 2025 Standard § 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The activity plan or daily schedule was not adjusted for the summer activities and engagement.
Corrected: July 29, 2025
July 15, 2025 Standard § 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
3 children's files did not have health statements.
Corrected: July 31, 2025
July 15, 2025 Standard § 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Several electrical outlets in the dinning area did not have outlet covers or protection shields.
Corrected: July 18, 2025
July 15, 2025 Standard § 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The backyard fence was missing a board and several loose boards where accessible to children. This was corrected when the board was replaced the loose boards were removed during the inspection.
Corrected: July 15, 2025
July 15, 2025 Standard § 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The parent handbook did not have parent rights.
Corrected: July 25, 2025
July 15, 2025 Standard § 747.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
5 school age children records did not include school information. This was corrected when the school information was added to the files for all five children.
Corrected: July 15, 2025
January 18, 2024 Standard § 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
I observed broken wood pieces, nails hanging out of the broken wood gate during inspection. Pictures were taken.
Corrected: January 26, 2024
August 10, 2023 Standard § 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
I observed household cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink that was in the reach of children.
Corrected: August 17, 2023
August 10, 2023 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child's record did not have an immunization record.
Corrected: August 17, 2023
November 29, 2022 Standard § 747.5101 - Fire- Extinguishing System
High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire extinguisher was not mounted on the wall and was sitting in a closet.
Corrected: December 2, 2022
November 29, 2022 Standard § 747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The carbon monoxide detector was not installed. Corrected at inspection: The carbon monoxide was installed and placed on the wall.
Corrected: November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022 Standard § 747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
High Verbatim from the agency record
There was not a smoke detector installed in an area where children are. Corrected: The smoke detector was installed in the living room area.
Corrected: November 29, 2022
June 10, 2022 Standard § 747.635(b) - Sign-in/out Logs Storage
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. A record of the children who attend the operation daily is not being kept.
Corrected: June 13, 2022
May 12, 2022 Standard § 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
High Verbatim from the agency record
A background check for one household member over the age of 14 years has not been submitted.
Corrected: May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022 Standard § 747.635(b) - Sign-in/out Logs Storage
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A record of the children who attend the operation daily is not being kept.
Corrected: June 13, 2022
May 12, 2022 Standard § 747.2305(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Walking
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A 12 month infant that is walking was sleeping in the bed of the provider. The child is her grandchild.
Corrected: June 13, 2022
May 12, 2022 Standard § 747.4015 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two children, ages 12 months and 5 years old, were being cared for on the second level of the home.
Corrected: June 13, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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