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Little Laughter's Childcare Center

10209 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR STE 5, Houston, TX 77038-2032

Operation number:
1617119
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
64
License effective:
July 20, 2016
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814456959
Email:
littlelaughters@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Little Laughter's Childcare Center from December 1, 2021 through December 4, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 12, 2025 and involved facility condition.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 7 local median in 77038

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.25
Local median
1.58

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
26%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.38

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The center does not have written activity plans for the infant and toddler age children.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers will need to receive in-person training hours.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Official code
746.1309(g)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Official code
746.1309(b)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not receive 3 hours of training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision for the February 2024-February 2025 training year.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1311(f)(2) - Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
Official code
746.1311(f)(2)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the six children's evaluated, five lacked a health statement from the doctor.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
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
Correction deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The kid safety alarm on the van is not working properly; it's not turning off when the button is pushed.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641