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Licensed center · Houston, TX

Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
  • Capacity 72
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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8250 Creekbend Dr
Houston, TX 77071 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
72 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
10 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 72 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1521725
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
March 2014
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
Yes
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

7 inspections on record, most recent Sep 26, 2025. 10 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard.

  • Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 8, 2025Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Documentation of Fire 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.

      Corrected Sep 15, 2025

    • 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.

      Corrected Sep 12, 2025

    • 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      2 infants not on table food did not have feeding instructions available for review

      Corrected Sep 15, 2025

    • 746.2415(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment

      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

      Corrected Sep 8, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      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.

      Corrected Sep 8, 2025, at the inspection

    • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      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.

      Corrected Sep 8, 2025

  • Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      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.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2025

  • Sep 6, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.1011(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Director present-Minimum 75%

      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.

      Corrected Sep 6, 2024

    • 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.

      Corrected Sep 13, 2024

  • Feb 1, 2024Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      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.

      Corrected Feb 1, 2024

  • Jan 18, 2024Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      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.

      Corrected Jan 19, 2024

  • Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jan 27, 2023Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      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.

      Corrected Jan 30, 2023

  • Nov 10, 2022Assessment2 standards cited
    • 746.4913Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

      Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.

      Corrected Nov 18, 2022

    • 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      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

      Corrected Nov 18, 2022

  • Oct 6, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.4913Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

      Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.

      Corrected Oct 13, 2022

    • 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      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

      Corrected Oct 13, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 19, 2022Inspection9 standards cited
    • 746.5617(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      Records for 8 children being transported was received. All 8 children being transported did not have emergency medical authorization.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      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

      Corrected Sep 19, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      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.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4913Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

      Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2022

    • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      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.

      Corrected Sep 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5617(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

      Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      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.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2022

    • 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      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.

      Corrected Sep 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5617(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      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

      Corrected Sep 23, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 23, 2021Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      A slide with a designested play surface approximately 4ft in height did not have surfacing.

      Corrected Oct 29, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

26 standards cited across 7 inspections, most recently Sep 26, 2025. All 26 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High831%
  • Medium High831%
  • Medium623%
  • Medium Low415%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
2 of 7 shown
Corrected at the visit
3 of 26 findings, 23 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Sep 8, 2025, 1 clean visit since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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