Mother's Heart Academy
Licensed Child-Care Home · Houston, Fort Bend County, TX · Operation No. 1755393
Mother's Heart Academy holds a Full Permit issued April 20, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 9 inspections on record with 30 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 20, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
16107 Darwood Ct, Houston, TX 77083-5064
The 60-month record
9
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
30
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 0 · Medium High 12 · Medium 18 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Inspection | 4 |
| May 16, 2025 | Inspection | 7 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Inspection | 11 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Inspection | 6 |
Deficiency records
April 1, 2026 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The immunization record for one child was missing .
Corrected: May 6, 2026
April 1, 2026 Standard § 747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two fence boards in the backyard were found broken. Note: The operation has already fixed the broken boards.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Standard § 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The records of two childtren were missing the health statement from a health care professional.
Corrected: May 6, 2026
May 16, 2025 Standard § 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025 Standard § 747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
Corrected: May 30, 2025
May 16, 2025 Standard § 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
Corrected: July 3, 2025
May 16, 2025 Standard § 747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025 Standard § 747.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
Corrected: July 3, 2025
May 16, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 21, 2025
May 16, 2025 Standard § 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 30, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.
Corrected: April 18, 2025
April 14, 2025 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 on file.
Corrected: April 28, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 28, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver/director first aid and CPR were obtained online. The assistant caregiver's first aid and CPR were expired.
Corrected: April 23, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
Corrected: April 28, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 21, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
Corrected: April 21, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 28, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.
Corrected: April 16, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The outdoor activity space fence area was less than 4 feet.
Corrected: April 17, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 747.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
Corrected: April 28, 2025
April 16, 2024 Standard § 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have the 24 hours of annual training.
Corrected: May 14, 2024
April 16, 2024 Standard § 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver is missing 27 hours of training for year 2023-2024.
Corrected: May 14, 2024
October 11, 2022 Standard § 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The outdoor area designated for the children's use did not have an enclosed fence around the area.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 11, 2022 Standard § 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no fire extinguisher in the home.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 11, 2022 Standard § 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Electrical outlets in the room designated for the children use were not covered.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 11, 2022 Standard § 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were cleaning supplies in the restroom cabinet. The cabinet did not have a safety lock.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 11, 2022 Standard § 747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There were no individual nap mats available in the home.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 11, 2022 Standard § 747.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There was no operation policy available for viewing.
Corrected: October 28, 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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