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Texas HHSC records list 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 14, 2026.
The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated November 9, 2023 to September 24, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-14.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 1 |
| 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.
2025-09-24 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
Correction date recorded: 2025-09-24
2024-09-30 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
Correction date recorded: 2024-10-04
2024-09-30 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
Correction date recorded: 2024-10-04
2025-09-24 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-24. Correction verified: 2025-10-07.
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
2024-09-30 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-04. Correction verified: 2024-10-04.
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
2024-09-30 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-04. Correction verified: 2024-10-04.
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
2024-02-12 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-14. Correction verified: 2024-02-26.
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
2024-02-12 · 746.5209(c) · High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-12. Correction verified: 2024-02-27.
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
2024-01-31 · 746.201(7) · Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-02-27.
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
2023-11-09 · 746.305(a)(7) · Medium High
Report Change in Controlling Person
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-11-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
2021-12-30 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
2021-12-30 · 746.4309 · Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=273525
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.