M.L.J. Daycare

Licensed Child-Care Home

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Spring / Harris / 77379
Capacity: 12
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 23, 2019
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Street address is not shown for home-based child care on this site. See the official HHSC record for location details. Official HHSC record.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated March 13, 2026.

The same records list 18 cited deficiencies dated November 1, 2024 to March 13, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 4 Medium High, 12 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 18 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 18 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 18 cited deficiencies for M.L.J. Daycare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 4 Medium High, 12 Medium).

Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-13.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	4
Medium	12
Medium Low	0
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-03-13 · 747.801(6) · Medium

Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations

Three pets observed in the home did not have current vaccinations available for Licensing staff to review.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-27

2026-03-13 · 747.603(a)(3) · Medium

Children's Records - Health Statement

Five children files did not include a health statement.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-27

2026-03-13 · 747.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

One child's file did not have an immunization record available for review.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-27

Full citation history from HHSC (32)

2026-03-13 · 747.801(3) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-03-26.
The primary caregiver training records were not available for review. A total of 10 hours were available for review from a previous Director credential course, dated February, 2026.
2026-03-13 · 747.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-03-26.
One child's file did not have an immunization record available for review.
2026-03-13 · 747.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-03-26.
Five children files did not include a health statement.
2026-03-13 · 747.801(6) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-03-26.
Three pets observed in the home did not have current vaccinations available for Licensing staff to review.
2025-07-24 · 747.501(9) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-31. Correction verified: 2025-08-28.
The Parent Right information was not included in the operational policies.
2025-07-24 · 747.501(8) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-31. Correction verified: 2025-08-21.
The indoor and outdoor physical activity information was not included with the operational policies.
2024-11-01 · 747.1309(a) · Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-10.
The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of required annual training.
2024-11-01 · 747.2315(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-20.
During the walk through, I observed a blanket in the play yard for two children ages 9 months and 11 months old while they were napping. Note - this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the blanket from the play yard.
2024-11-01 · 747.2105(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-01.
The children were allowed to watch television during naptime. Note - This was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver turned off the television.
2024-11-01 · 747.2303(3) · Medium High
Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-04. Correction verified: 2024-11-20.
During the walk through, I observed the play yards arranged where the infants had access to reach into each others play yard.
2024-11-01 · 747.1801 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-20.
It was observed that the primary caregiver was supervising nine children ages 9 months, 11 months, two 18 months, one 19 months, one 2-year-old and 3 three-year-olds. The caregiver was over ratio by 2 children ages 18 months to three-years-old.
2024-11-01 · 747.209(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-01.
The operation's liability insurance was not updated by the anniversary date and the documented date was expired.
2024-11-01 · 747.3303(a)(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-08. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
The diaper changing mat that is utilized for diaper changes has several tears.
2024-11-01 · 745.621(a)(7) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-05.
The primary caregivers adult son has been present at the home during daycare hours of operation without a background check.
2024-11-01 · 747.613(b) · Medium
Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-15. Correction verified: 2024-11-20.
Four out of ten children records observed did not have current immunization records.
2024-11-01 · 747.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-08. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
One out of ten children records reviewed did not have an immunization record.
2024-11-01 · 747.2321(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-09. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
There were no written feeding instructions available for the 9 month old and 11 month old infants that are not yet on table foods.
2024-11-01 · 747.635(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-04. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
The caregiver was not able to provide documentation of sign-in and sign-out logs.
2022-12-01 · 747.611(a) · Low
Required Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-15. Correction verified: 2022-12-14.
Two out of six children records observed did not include a health statement. One child's health statement was dated 08/30/2021, which should have been updated by 08/2022. One child's file did not contain a health statement.
2022-12-01 · 747.1313(b) · Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-15. Correction verified: 2022-12-14.
The primary caregiver obtained a CPR/First-aid certification via web. There was no documentation for a hands-on course, and/or use of a manikin to properly rehearse/perform hands on skills based on instructions.
2021-12-01 · 747.613(b) · Medium
Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-07.
One out of four children's records evaluated did not have updated immunization records on file.
2021-12-01 · 747.3703(a) · Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-07.
Two out of three dogs did not have proof of up to date vaccinations.
2021-12-01 · 747.635(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The children had not been signed in for the day. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the children were signed in.
2021-12-01 · 747.3935(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did not have a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver completed a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification.
2021-12-01 · 747.801(7) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation has not been testing the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors monthly. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver tested the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
2021-12-01 · 747.611(a) · Low
Required Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have a health statement signed by a physician.
2021-12-01 · 747.3703(b) · Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-07.
There was no statement of health for a pet ferret in the home.
2021-12-01 · 747.5005(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation has not conducted a fire drill in 2021. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill.
2021-12-01 · 747.207(1) · Medium High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
The operational policies were not available for review.
2021-12-01 · 747.2102(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-08. Correction verified: 2021-12-07.
The operation does not have a written activitiy plan.
2021-12-01 · 747.2105(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The children were allowed to watch television during naptime. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
2021-12-01 · 747.3803(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The first aid kit was missing a thermometer, scissors, gauze, and medical tape. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the missing items were added to the first aid kit.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1309240

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.