Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1521725
Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy holds a Full Permit issued March 25, 2014. In the state's 60-month public window it has 7 inspections on record with 26 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 25, 2014
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
72 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
8250 Creekbend Dr, Houston, TX 77071-1136
The 60-month record
7
Inspections
5
Assessments
0
Self reports
26
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 8 · Medium High 8 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 4 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Inspection | 6 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Assessment | 1 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Assessment | 1 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Assessment | 2 |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Inspection | 9 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
September 8, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
2 infants not on table food did not have feeding instructions available for review
Corrected: September 15, 2025
September 8, 2025 Standard § 746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
High Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025 Standard § 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of the operations most recent fire inspection was not made available for review. The most recent documentation made available was dated 11/2023.
Corrected: September 15, 2025
September 8, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025 Standard § 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.
Corrected: September 12, 2025
January 21, 2025 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 24, 2025
September 6, 2024 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.
Corrected: September 13, 2024
September 6, 2024 Standard § 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 6, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 1, 2024
January 18, 2024 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
January 27, 2023 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 30, 2023
November 10, 2022 Standard § 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: November 18, 2022
November 10, 2022 Standard § 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Corrected: November 18, 2022
October 6, 2022 Standard § 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: October 13, 2022
October 6, 2022 Standard § 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Corrected: October 13, 2022
September 19, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
High Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022 Standard § 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 23, 2022
September 19, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
High Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: September 23, 2022
September 19, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
High Verbatim from the agency record
Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.
Corrected: September 23, 2022
September 19, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 23, 2022
September 19, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High Verbatim from the agency record
Records for 8 children being transported was received. All 8 children being transported did not have emergency medical authorization.
Corrected: September 23, 2022
September 19, 2022 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022 Standard § 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Corrected: September 23, 2022
September 23, 2021 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A slide with a designested play surface approximately 4ft in height did not have surfacing.
Corrected: October 29, 2021
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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