Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy

A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77071

8250 Creekbend Dr, Houston, Texas 77071. (713) 995-6000.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

13 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
2 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
7 inspections on record
2-Star Texas Rising Star rating

The last 24 months 13 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5

Inspection (survey): A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation: What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels: Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status: Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity: The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

13 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.

7 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 8, 2026: 2 deficiencies cited.

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment, at the inspection on Sep 8, 2025

Rated High by Texas: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children, at the inspection on Sep 8, 2025

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

13 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

13 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2023												Dec
2024	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2025	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 8, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies

Infant Care Area - Crib Placement

“4 cribs in the infant room were observed to be touching and did not provide adequate space to prevent infants from being able to reach into other cribs. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the cribs were rearranged during the inspection to provide more space.”

Rule 746.2403(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2026.
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

“An infant and toddler eating in high chairs were not observed to be strapped in. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. Both children were strapped into the high chairs.”

Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2026.

Sep 8, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies

Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment

“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”

Rule 746.2415(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2025.
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“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.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2025.
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“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.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2025.
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

“One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.”

Rule 746.2409(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 12, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2025.
Documentation of Fire Inspection

“Documentation of the operations most recent fire inspection was not made available for review. The most recent documentation made available was dated 11/2023.”

Rule 746.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 10, 2025.
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

“2 infants not on table food did not have feeding instructions available for review”

Rule 746.2421(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2025.

Jan 21, 2025: assessment1 deficiency

Report Number of Employees

“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.”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 3, 2025.

Sep 6, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies

Director present-Minimum 75%

“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.”

Rule 746.1011(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 6, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 17, 2024.
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance

“Documentation of the director’s presence was not available for review.”

Rule 746.801(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 17, 2024.

Feb 1, 2024: assessment1 deficiency

Report Number of Employees

“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.”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 15, 2024.

Jan 18, 2024: assessment1 deficiency

Report Number of Employees

“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.”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 19, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 1, 2024.

14 deficiencies older than three years

Jan 27, 2023: assessment1 deficiency

Report Number of Employees

“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.”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 30, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 30, 2023.

Nov 10, 2022: assessment2 deficiencies

Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

“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”

Rule 746.4901(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 18, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 15, 2022.
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

“Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.”

Rule 746.4913. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 18, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 15, 2022.

Oct 6, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies

Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

“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”

Rule 746.4901(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 10, 2022.
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

“Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.”

Rule 746.4913. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 10, 2022.

Sep 19, 2022: inspection9 deficiencies

Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

“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.”

Rule 746.2417(2)(B). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 19, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“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.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 19, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

“Records for 8 children being transported was received. All 8 children being transported did not have emergency medical authorization.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 23, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

“Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 23, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

“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”

Rule 746.5617(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 19, 2022.
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

“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”

Rule 746.5617(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 23, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

“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.”

Rule 746.4901(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 23, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

“Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.”

Rule 746.4913. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 23, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.
Children’s Records Maintained

“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.”

Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 23, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.

All 12 visits on record

Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
Date	Visit	What the record says
Sep 8, 2026	Inspection	2 deficiencies cited
Sep 26, 2025	Inspection	No violation found
Sep 8, 2025	Inspection	6 deficiencies cited
Jan 21, 2025	Assessment	1 deficiency cited
Sep 6, 2024	Inspection	2 deficiencies cited
Feb 1, 2024	Assessment	1 deficiency cited
Jan 18, 2024	Assessment	1 deficiency cited
Sep 8, 2023	Inspection	No violation found
Jan 27, 2023	Assessment	1 deficiency cited
Nov 10, 2022	Assessment	2 deficiencies cited
Oct 6, 2022	Inspection	2 deficiencies cited
Sep 19, 2022	Inspection	9 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

Licensed Center, permit issued Mar 25, 2014.
Its permit has conditions.
Accepts state child care subsidies.
Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
Capacity: 72 children.

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 13.

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 2,139 in Harris County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
Place	Deficiencies, 3 years
Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy	7
Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy This child care provider	13
Yeshiva Torat Emet	7
My Little Rainbow Child Care	2
123 Sunshine Academy	2
Talents Child Care Center	16
Phan Thi Huynh	9
Children’s Center of Excellence and Daycare	4
Happy Bees Childcare Center	37
Top Leaders Academy LLC	12
Tiny Blessings Academy	39
Nelly Marina Cruz	0

What the record doesn’t say

Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).

Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).

Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.

Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.

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