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Mother Theresa’s Child Dev Center

A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77073

802 Rankin Rd Ste B3, Houston, Texas 77073. (281) 982-5480.

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The short answer

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

The last 24 months 22 deficiencies in 7 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?

22 deficiencies cited in the last three years

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

16 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 5, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments, at the report to the state on Sep 2, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Sep 2, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the report to the state on Sep 2, 2026

10 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

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

When those deficiencies happened

22 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

22 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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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
Source:

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.

Source:

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

Sep 2, 2026: report to the state4 deficiencies
  • Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

    “The director failed to provide appropriate guidance or intervene when a caregiver yelled at, pursued, and dragged a child into the classroom while refusing to allow the child to enter. The director reported inaccurate details concerning a child’s injury without conducting appropriate observation or clarification of the incident.”

    Rule 746.1003(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 5, 2026.

  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “Based on the video observed the caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and or self-control when raising their voice and used a harsh, inappropriate tone and using taunting language while attempting to redirect a child behavior.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 5, 2026.

  • 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 video observed children were left unsupervised in a classroom.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 5, 2026.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    “Based on the video observed a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and dragged the child across the classroom.”

    Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 5, 2026.

Aug 31, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “Classroom with 8 toddlers was left napping unsupervised.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 31, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Aug 28, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

    “Based on information gathered during investigation it was determined caregivers uses highchairs to restrain children in to correct behavior.”

    Rule 746.2805(8). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 5, 2026.

Aug 21, 2026: report to the state2 deficiencies
  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “Based on information gathered, this standard is found to be deficient. A caregiver was allowed to care for children without an active background check.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 10, 2026.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

    “Based on information provided, this standard is found to be deficient by yelling at children in care as a form of discipline.”

    Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Jul 21, 2026: inspection5 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “A child of age 2yrs was observed getting diaper change in a classroom by a caregiver were other children were present.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 4, 2026.

  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages

    “Caregiver did not know age of child in classroom during inspection.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 4, 2026.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    “Feeding instructions for 9month could not be oberved during inspection.”

    Rule 746.2421(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 4, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 4, 2026.

  • Children’s Records - Admission Information

    “A infant child in care enrollemnt folder and several children files were observed to be missing required docuementation.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 4, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 4, 2026.

  • Required Personnel Records

    “Caregivers folders was observed missing several required documentation.”

    Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 4, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 4, 2026.

Jul 31, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
  • AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

    “A caregiver was present and caring for children with an ineligible background check status. The operation was notified of the ineligible status on 5/13/2025.”

    Rule 745.635(2). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 31, 2025.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

    “There were two children placed in a high chair as result of them actibt “bad”.”

    Rule 746.2805(8). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 31, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 11, 2025.

  • Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    “The sheets in the cribs in the infant were loose and not snug fit.”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 31, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 11, 2025.

  • Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    “One of the five caregivers files reviewed did not have documentation showing the required completed 24 hours of annual training.”

    Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 21, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 19, 2025.

Jan 21, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
  • Report Number of Employees

    “The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.”

    Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 22, 2025.

Sep 9, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

    “During the walk through in the Infant room 5 children ages 2-14months observed in the classroom without a caregiver supervising children in care. The caregiver came from the Toddler room back into the infant room.”

    Rule 746.2401(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 9, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 12, 2024.

Aug 5, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “2 children observed ages 2yrs old sleeping in high chairs during nap time. CI: caregiver removed children and placed them on sleeping mates.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 5, 2024.

  • Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

    “Children were observed sleeping blocking the entrance and exit doors of the classroom. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children blocking the exit doors.”

    Rule 746.2909(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 5, 2024.

  • Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

    “Children were observed napping on mats closely to each other with no walk space on either sides of their mats. Caregiver were unable to walk between cots. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children sleeping arrangement.”

    Rule 746.2909(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 5, 2024.

7 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 30, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    “Caregivers annual 24hr trainings could not be observed.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 30, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 19, 2023.

  • Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    “First aid licenses was observed exipred for 1 caregiver 3 other caregivers cpr/first aid licenses could not be observed.”

    Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 18, 2023.

  • Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    “Caregivers cpr licenses was observed to be expired. 3 caregivers cpr licenses could not be observed.”

    Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 18, 2023.

  • Required Personnel Records

    “Caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents and trainings.”

    Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 19, 2023.

Aug 31, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

    “4 baby walkers with wheels were observed with infants in them.”

    Rule 746.2415(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 31, 2022.

  • Children’s Records Maintained

    “4 of the 5 children records observed did not have a completely filled out admission form, immunizations and health statement information.”

    Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 14, 2022.

  • Required Personnel Records

    “All four caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents.”

    Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 14, 2022.

All 23 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 5, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Sep 2, 2026Report to the state4 deficiencies cited
Aug 31, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Aug 28, 2026Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 21, 2026Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jul 21, 2026Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jul 31, 2025Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 deficiency cited
Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Sep 3, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Aug 5, 2024Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Mar 18, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 30, 2023Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Mar 10, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 31, 2022Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Apr 2, 2019.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 62 children.
Source:

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.
  • 6 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

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?

  • Not star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: SUSI).
Source:

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 22.
Source:

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
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Dinita Morris0
Fundamental Beginnings Day Care Center8
Houston Kidz Center LLC3
Lizette Azucena Meraz0
Francois Academy Early Education3
Little Laughter’s Childcare Center4
T’s Academy4
Anita Eva DudleyNot given
Mother Theresa’s Child Dev Center This child care provider22
Aim High Preparatory LLC19
Toddlers Tool Box Learning Center0
Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start1

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

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

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CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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