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Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 802 RANKIN RD STE B3, Houston, TX 77073
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 982-5480
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 62 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1680277
Permit: Full Permit, issued April 2, 2019
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1680277 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 13 inspections
- 5 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 22 citations from these visits (risk level: High 13, Medium High 4, Medium 4, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 15, 2021 to October 5, 2026, newest first: 23 visits and 29 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 2, 2026 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2026 · Correction verified: October 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the video observed a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and dragged the child across the classroom.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2026 · Correction verified: October 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the video observed children were left unsupervised in a classroom.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2026 · Correction verified: October 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the video observed the caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and or self-control when raising their voice and used a harsh, inappropriate tone and using taunting language while attempting to redirect a child behavior.
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2026 · Correction verified: October 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director failed to provide appropriate guidance or intervene when a caregiver yelled at, pursued, and dragged a child into the classroom while refusing to allow the child to enter. The director reported inaccurate details concerning a child's injury without conducting appropriate observation or clarification of the incident.
August 31, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 31, 2026 · Correction verified: September 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Classroom with 8 toddlers was left napping unsupervised.
August 28, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2026 · Correction verified: October 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during investigation it was determined caregivers uses highchairs to restrain children in to correct behavior.
August 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 21, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 10, 2026 · Correction verified: September 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered, this standard is found to be deficient. A caregiver was allowed to care for children without an active background check.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 10, 2026 · Correction verified: September 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information provided, this standard is found to be deficient by yelling at children in care as a form of discipline.
August 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 21, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: August 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Feeding instructions for 9month could not be oberved during inspection.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: August 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A infant child in care enrollemnt folder and several children files were observed to be missing required docuementation.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2026 · Correction verified: August 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregiver did not know age of child in classroom during inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: August 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers folders was observed missing several required documentation.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2026 · Correction verified: August 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child of age 2yrs was observed getting diaper change in a classroom by a caregiver were other children were present.
August 11, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 31, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2025 · Correction verified: August 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were two children placed in a high chair as result of them actibt "bad".
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2025 · Correction verified: September 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the five caregivers files reviewed did not have documentation showing the required completed 24 hours of annual training.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2025 · Correction verified: August 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sheets in the cribs in the infant were loose and not snug fit.
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was present and caring for children with an ineligible background check status. The operation was notified of the ineligible status on 5/13/2025.
January 21, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 24, 2025 · Correction verified: January 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.
September 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 9, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 9, 2024 · Correction verified: September 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walk through in the Infant room 5 children ages 2-14months observed in the classroom without a caregiver supervising children in care. The caregiver came from the Toddler room back into the infant room.
September 3, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
August 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 5, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed napping on mats closely to each other with no walk space on either sides of their mats. Caregiver were unable to walk between cots. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children sleeping arrangement.
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed sleeping blocking the entrance and exit doors of the classroom. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children blocking the exit doors.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 children observed ages 2yrs old sleeping in high chairs during nap time. CI: caregiver removed children and placed them on sleeping mates.
March 22, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 18, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
August 30, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers cpr licenses was observed to be expired. 3 caregivers cpr licenses could not be observed.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
First aid licenses was observed exipred for 1 caregiver 3 other caregivers cpr/first aid licenses could not be observed.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 30, 2023 · Correction verified: September 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers annual 24hr trainings could not be observed.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2023 · Correction verified: September 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents and trainings.
March 10, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
August 31, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2022 · Correction verified: September 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
4 of the 5 children records observed did not have a completely filled out admission form, immunizations and health statement information.
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
4 baby walkers with wheels were observed with infants in them.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2022 · Correction verified: September 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
All four caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents.
November 15, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
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- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.