Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
28 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
September 26, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy
- License number
- 1521725
- Location
- 8250 CREEKBEND DR, Houston, TX 77071
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 2.5/100
- Inspection record
- 28 inspections, last inspected September 26, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
106
Total Violations
Sep 26, 2025
Last Inspection
72
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (106)
One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
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
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-08
2 infants not on table food did not have feeding instructions available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15
Documentation of the operations most recent fire inspection was not made available for review. The most recent documentation made available was dated 11/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-08
One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
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
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-08
Documentation of the operations most recent fire inspection was not made available for review. The most recent documentation made available was dated 11/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15
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
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
2 infants not on table food did not have feeding instructions available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15
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
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Documentation of the operations most recent fire inspection was not made available for review. The most recent documentation made available was dated 11/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15
Documentation of the operations most recent fire inspection was not made available for review. The most recent documentation made available was dated 11/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15
2 infants not on table food did not have feeding instructions available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15
2 infants not on table food did not have feeding instructions available for review
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15
One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06
Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06
Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Records for 8 children being transported was received. All 8 children being transported did not have emergency medical authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
Records for 8 children being transported was received. All 8 children being transported did not have emergency medical authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
Records for 8 children being transported was received. All 8 children being transported did not have emergency medical authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
Records for 8 children being transported was received. All 8 children being transported did not have emergency medical authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
A slide with a designested play surface approximately 4ft in height did not have surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
A slide with a designested play surface approximately 4ft in height did not have surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
A slide with a designested play surface approximately 4ft in height did not have surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
A slide with a designested play surface approximately 4ft in height did not have surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
Upon arrival, a 3 yr old was observed sitting in a high chair. The caregiver indicated the child was placed there becuase the child was "extermely active". Another caregiver indicated children are placed in the high chair for time out for a period of 5-10 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-01-28
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence provided to support the allegation of the director yelling at children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-17
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy's safety grade?
Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 2.5 out of 100.
How many violations does Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy have?
Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy has 106 total violations on record, including 66 critical, 40 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy last inspected?
Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy was last inspected on September 26, 2025.