Mother’s Heart Academy
A licensed child care home in Houston, Texas 77083
16107 Darwood Ct, Houston, Texas 77083. (516) 851-3412.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 24 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Fort Bend County: 4
- 0 rated High by Texas, its most serious level
- 9 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
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?
24 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 477 child care providers in Fort Bend County had 4.
9 inspections on record. The latest, on Apr 1, 2026: 4 deficiencies cited.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
24 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 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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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.
Apr 1, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Two fence boards in the backyard were found broken. Note: The operation has already fixed the broken boards.”
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Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“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.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“The records of two childtren were missing the health statement from a health care professional.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“The immunization record for one child was missing .”
May 16, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
“The assistant caregiver’s file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.”
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Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
“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.”
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Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“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.”
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Notification of Change in Space
“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.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“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.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“One child’s record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.”
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Children’s Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“One child’s record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.”
Apr 14, 2025: inspection11 deficiencies
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Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
“The assistant caregiver’s file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.”
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Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The primary caregiver/director first aid and CPR were obtained online. The assistant caregiver’s first aid and CPR were expired.”
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The outdoor activity space fence area was less than 4 feet.”
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Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
“The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.”
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Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
“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.”
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Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“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.”
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Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“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.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“One child’s record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One child’s record did not have an immunization record on file.”
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Children’s Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“One child’s record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.”
Apr 16, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“A caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have the 24 hours of annual training.”
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Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary caregiver is missing 27 hours of training for year 2023-2024.”
6 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 11, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“There were cleaning supplies in the restroom cabinet. The cabinet did not have a safety lock.”
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electrical outlets in the room designated for the children use were not covered.”
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The outdoor area designated for the children’s use did not have an enclosed fence around the area.”
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Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“There was no fire extinguisher in the home.”
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Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“There were no individual nap mats available in the home.”
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Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
“There was no operation policy available for viewing.”
All 9 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| May 16, 2025 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Inspection | 11 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Child-Care Home, permit issued Apr 20, 2023.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 12 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 A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
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 rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 477 child care providers in Fort Bend County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 24.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Mother’s Heart Academy This child care provider | 24 |
| Moriam Okusanya | 5 |
| Deborah Leonard | 6 |
| Gloria Gonzalez | Not given |
| Lisa Mai Tran | 3 |
| My Hoa Tran | 7 |
| Betty’s Play House | 6 |
| Dung Tran | 6 |
| Monty Hines | 7 |
| Pariss Carlene Raven | 4 |
| Cuc Thi Huynh | 0 |
| Henry Nguyen | 0 |
| Yudelsy Sanchez-Champan | Not given |
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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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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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).
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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).
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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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