Little Laughter's Childcare Center

641 RANKIN RD STE 600, Houston, TX 77073Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

26 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

December 8, 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 6, 2026

Provider
Little Laughter's Childcare Center
License number
1667967
Location
641 RANKIN RD STE 600, Houston, TX 77073
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 19.2/100
Inspection record
26 inspections, last inspected December 8, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor19.2 / 100
Health64/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

87

Total Violations

Dec 8, 2025

Last Inspection

48

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (106)

MINORSTAFFING746.1311(f)(2)Nov 12, 2025

The director did not receive 3 hours of training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision for the February 2024-February 2025 training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Nov 12, 2025

The kid safety alarm on the van is not working properly; it's not turning off when the button is pushed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 12, 2025

There were 9 children, ages 8-22 months, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 5 children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(g)Nov 12, 2025

Two caregivers will need to receive in-person training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Nov 12, 2025

The center does not have written activity plans for the infant and toddler age children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Nov 12, 2025

Of the six children's evaluated, five lacked a health statement from the doctor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Nov 12, 2025

Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the required information regarding water activities. 2. Five lacked the required information regarding special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(b)Nov 12, 2025

Two caregivers recived 3 of the 6 required clock hours of training in child development, discuipline and guidnace, age-appropriate activities and teacher/child interaction.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

MINORSTAFFING746.1311(f)(2)Nov 12, 2025

The director did not receive 3 hours of training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision for the February 2024-February 2025 training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Nov 12, 2025

The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. The benefits of outdoor play, the duration of the indoor and outdoor physical activity, the type of indoor and outdoor physical activity, the setting, the criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play and the plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Parents Rights 3. Steps the center will take to increase parent and staff awareness of child abuse and neglect, community organizations you will work with and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 4. Water activities offered

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Nov 12, 2025

The center does not have written activity plans for the infant and toddler age children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(g)Nov 12, 2025

Two caregivers will need to receive in-person training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 12, 2025

There were 9 children, ages 8-22 months, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 5 children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Nov 12, 2025

The kid safety alarm on the van is not working properly; it's not turning off when the button is pushed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Nov 12, 2025

Of the six children's evaluated, five lacked a health statement from the doctor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Nov 12, 2025

Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the required information regarding water activities. 2. Five lacked the required information regarding special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(b)Nov 12, 2025

Two caregivers recived 3 of the 6 required clock hours of training in child development, discuipline and guidnace, age-appropriate activities and teacher/child interaction.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Nov 12, 2025

The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. The benefits of outdoor play, the duration of the indoor and outdoor physical activity, the type of indoor and outdoor physical activity, the setting, the criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play and the plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Parents Rights 3. Steps the center will take to increase parent and staff awareness of child abuse and neglect, community organizations you will work with and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 4. Water activities offered

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Nov 12, 2025

Of the six children's evaluated, five lacked a health statement from the doctor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(g)Nov 12, 2025

Two caregivers will need to receive in-person training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Nov 12, 2025

The kid safety alarm on the van is not working properly; it's not turning off when the button is pushed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(b)Nov 12, 2025

Two caregivers recived 3 of the 6 required clock hours of training in child development, discuipline and guidnace, age-appropriate activities and teacher/child interaction.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Nov 12, 2025

The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. The benefits of outdoor play, the duration of the indoor and outdoor physical activity, the type of indoor and outdoor physical activity, the setting, the criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play and the plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Parents Rights 3. Steps the center will take to increase parent and staff awareness of child abuse and neglect, community organizations you will work with and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 4. Water activities offered

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 12, 2025

There were 9 children, ages 8-22 months, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 5 children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Nov 12, 2025

The center does not have written activity plans for the infant and toddler age children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

MINORSTAFFING746.1311(f)(2)Nov 12, 2025

The director did not receive 3 hours of training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision for the February 2024-February 2025 training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Nov 12, 2025

Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the required information regarding water activities. 2. Five lacked the required information regarding special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(g)Nov 12, 2025

Two caregivers will need to receive in-person training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Nov 12, 2025

The center does not have written activity plans for the infant and toddler age children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Nov 12, 2025

The kid safety alarm on the van is not working properly; it's not turning off when the button is pushed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

MINORSTAFFING746.1311(f)(2)Nov 12, 2025

The director did not receive 3 hours of training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision for the February 2024-February 2025 training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Nov 12, 2025

Of the six children's evaluated, five lacked a health statement from the doctor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 12, 2025

There were 9 children, ages 8-22 months, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 5 children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Nov 12, 2025

Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the required information regarding water activities. 2. Five lacked the required information regarding special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(b)Nov 12, 2025

Two caregivers recived 3 of the 6 required clock hours of training in child development, discuipline and guidnace, age-appropriate activities and teacher/child interaction.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Nov 12, 2025

The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. The benefits of outdoor play, the duration of the indoor and outdoor physical activity, the type of indoor and outdoor physical activity, the setting, the criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play and the plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Parents Rights 3. Steps the center will take to increase parent and staff awareness of child abuse and neglect, community organizations you will work with and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 4. Water activities offered

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Aug 7, 2025

The child safety alarm on both vans were not properly working and the alarm did not sound off.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Aug 7, 2025

The child safety alarm on both vans were not properly working and the alarm did not sound off.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Aug 7, 2025

The child safety alarm on both vans were not properly working and the alarm did not sound off.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Aug 14, 2024

1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Aug 14, 2024

1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Aug 14, 2024

1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Aug 14, 2024

1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Aug 14, 2024

1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Aug 14, 2024

1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Aug 14, 2024

1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Aug 14, 2024

1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Sep 21, 2023

1 of 5 caregivers folders affidavit could not be observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Sep 21, 2023

1 of 6 children folders immunization was not observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Sep 21, 2023

1 of 6 children folders immunization was not observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Sep 21, 2023

1 of 5 caregivers folders affidavit could not be observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Sep 21, 2023

1 of 5 caregivers folders affidavit could not be observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Sep 21, 2023

1 of 6 children folders immunization was not observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(c)May 30, 2023

During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)May 30, 2023

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 30, 2023

A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(c)May 30, 2023

During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)May 30, 2023

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 30, 2023

A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)May 30, 2023

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(c)May 30, 2023

During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 30, 2023

A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(c)May 30, 2023

During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 30, 2023

A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)May 30, 2023

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 17, 2022

Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 17, 2022

Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 17, 2022

Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 17, 2022

Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Nov 3, 2022

All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Nov 3, 2022

6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Nov 3, 2022

3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Nov 3, 2022

All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 3, 2022

Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-24

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Nov 3, 2022

3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Nov 3, 2022

6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 3, 2022

Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-24

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Nov 3, 2022

3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Nov 3, 2022

6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Nov 3, 2022

All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Nov 3, 2022

6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Nov 3, 2022

3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Nov 3, 2022

All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 3, 2022

Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 3, 2022

Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-24

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 1, 2021

A caregiver in the pre-k classroom was present and caring for children prior to having a completed initiall background check. The caregiver left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 1, 2021

A caregiver in the pre-k classroom was present and caring for children prior to having a completed initiall background check. The caregiver left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 1, 2021

A caregiver in the pre-k classroom was present and caring for children prior to having a completed initiall background check. The caregiver left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 15, 2021

One caregiver was observed with 14 children, 11 months- 5 years of age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)Nov 15, 2021

Four staff files did not contain the trainer's qualifications on a training certificate with numerous titles.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 15, 2021

One caregiver was observed with 14 children, 11 months- 5 years of age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Nov 15, 2021

Two of the operation's vehicle did not have the electronic safety alarm system installed properly. A walkthrough was conducted of both vehicles, in which neither alarm was in working condition.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Nov 15, 2021

One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Nov 15, 2021

Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Nov 15, 2021

The operation validated their people list on 06/17/2020. The operation has a total of 7 employees on their staff list within the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Nov 15, 2021

The operation validated their people list on 06/17/2020. The operation has a total of 7 employees on their staff list within the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Nov 15, 2021

Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Nov 15, 2021

The operation validated their people list on 06/17/2020. The operation has a total of 7 employees on their staff list within the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Nov 15, 2021

Two of the operation's vehicle did not have the electronic safety alarm system installed properly. A walkthrough was conducted of both vehicles, in which neither alarm was in working condition.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)Nov 15, 2021

Four staff files did not contain the trainer's qualifications on a training certificate with numerous titles.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Nov 15, 2021

One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Nov 15, 2021

Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Nov 15, 2021

Two of the operation's vehicle did not have the electronic safety alarm system installed properly. A walkthrough was conducted of both vehicles, in which neither alarm was in working condition.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)Nov 15, 2021

Four staff files did not contain the trainer's qualifications on a training certificate with numerous titles.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Nov 15, 2021

One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 15, 2021

One caregiver was observed with 14 children, 11 months- 5 years of age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Laughter's Childcare Center's safety grade?

Little Laughter's Childcare Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 19.2 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Laughter's Childcare Center have?

Little Laughter's Childcare Center has 87 total violations on record, including 54 critical, 24 serious, and 9 minor.

When was Little Laughter's Childcare Center last inspected?

Little Laughter's Childcare Center was last inspected on December 8, 2025.

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