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State records list 13 cited deficiencies dated January 18, 2024 to September 8, 2026 (2 High, 5 Medium High, 3 Medium, 3 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 4 corrected at inspection, 9 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 13 cited deficiencies for Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 5 Medium High, 3 Medium, 3 Medium Low).
Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-08.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 3 |
| Medium Low | 3 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-09-08 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
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.
Corrected at inspection
2026-09-08 · 746.2403(4) · Medium High
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.
Corrected at inspection
2025-09-08 · 746.1601 · Medium High
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.
Correction date recorded: 2025-09-08
2026-09-08 · 746.2403(4) · Medium High
Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-09-08 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-09-08 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-15. Correction verified: 2025-09-10.
Documentation of the operations most recent fire inspection was not made available for review. The most recent documentation made available was dated 11/2023.
2025-09-08 · 746.2415(a)(5) · High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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
2025-09-08 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-15. Correction verified: 2025-09-26.
2 infants not on table food did not have feeding instructions available for review
2025-09-08 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-12. Correction verified: 2025-09-26.
One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.
2025-09-08 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-09-08 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-08. Correction verified: 2025-09-26.
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.
2025-01-21 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-02-03.
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.
2024-09-06 · 746.1011(a) · Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-06. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
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.
2024-09-06 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-13. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.
2024-02-01 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-01. Correction verified: 2024-02-15.
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.
2024-01-18 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-02-01.
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.
2023-01-27 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-01-30.
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.
2022-11-10 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-18. Correction verified: 2022-12-15.
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
2022-11-10 · 746.4913 · Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-18. Correction verified: 2022-12-15.
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
2022-10-06 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-11-10.
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
2022-10-06 · 746.4913 · Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-11-10.
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
2022-09-19 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-23. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
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
2022-09-19 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-23. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
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.
2022-09-19 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-23. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.
2022-09-19 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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
2022-09-19 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-19. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
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.
2022-09-19 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-23. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
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.
2022-09-19 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-19. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
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.
2022-09-19 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-23. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
Records for 8 children being transported was received. All 8 children being transported did not have emergency medical authorization.
2022-09-19 · 746.4913 · Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-23. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1119786
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.