Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.29
- Local median
- 1.08
Ms. Litha's Child Care Center
402 E FAIRMONT PKWY, La Porte, TX 77571-6420
- Operation number:
- 1634300
- 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:
- 69
- License effective:
- December 21, 2017
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2817096513
- Email:
- lithawalley@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Ms. Litha's Child Care Center from September 8, 2021 through August 14, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 4, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77571
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.71
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 9, 2026August 4, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 16, 2024January 10, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During inspection on 8/4/2026, the inspector observed in the infant room a 9-month-old child sleeping in the crib with blanket inside. Note: this was corrected when caregiver removed blanket during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- August 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 14, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- During inspection on 8/4/2026, it was determined the background check for a volunteer who is assisting in the classroom was not cleared.
- Correction deadline
- August 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 14, 2026
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- I did not observe documentation of current emergency drills completed.
- Correction deadline
- April 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 22, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
- Official code
- 746.5205(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Upon arrival I observe television on in the infant room with four children ages 4-month to 16-month in care. Note: corrected when caregiver turned off television.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- During inspection on 4/9/2026, it was determined the background check for caregiver was pending. Note: corrected when caregiver left operation.
- Correction deadline
- April 9, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 22, 2026
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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One personnel file evaluated was missing training record, notarized affidavit, and orientation documentation.
- Correction deadline
- April 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 22, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
- Official code
- 746.801(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children's records evaluated were missing health statement on file.
- Correction deadline
- May 9, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There is no sanitation inspection report completed for the new location.
- Correction deadline
- January 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor activity space is not fence in as required per minimum standards.
- Correction deadline
- January 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
- Official code
- 746.4305
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- I did not observe current liability insurance available for review.
- Correction deadline
- January 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
- Official code
- 746.201(8)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The playground fence contained pieces of wood protruding presenting safety hazards to children.
- Correction deadline
- May 25, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- I observe a fan in the pre-k and school -age rooms sitting on the floor accessible to children.
- Correction deadline
- May 17, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
- Official code
- 746.3701(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Caregiver in the toddler room did not provide accurate number of children in the classroom during naptine. Note: corrected during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- May 16, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Upon arrival I observe a group of pre-k children left unsupervised during naptime. Note: corrected when caregiver returned to classroom.
- Correction deadline
- May 16, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 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
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- I did not observe the most recent licensing inspection report posted it was dated 12/2018.
- Correction deadline
- May 17, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
- Official code
- 746.401(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- I did not observe documentation of director arrival and departure times at the center.
- Correction deadline
- June 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
- Official code
- 746.801(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toilet seat in toddler restroom was loose presenting safety hazard.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 20, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- In kitchen next to the infant room the garbage was accessible without a lid. Note: This was corrected when the director removed the trash and replaced it with a lid.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3407(8)
No recorded violations in this report