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Mary's Little Lamb Learning Center

4721 AIRPORT BLVD, Houston, TX 77048-1002

Operation number:
1666693
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:
24
License effective:
May 23, 2018
Hours:
05:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7132407599
Email:
littlelamb4721@gmail.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 22 available inspections for Mary's Little Lamb Learning Center from November 3, 2021 through June 22, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved health or food records.

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
22

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 6 local median in 77048

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.86
Local median
0.93

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.67

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan for diagnosed food allergy available for review during the inspection for one out of four children files reviewed.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no current fire inspection report available for review during the inspection. Fire inspection was observed last dated 5/22/23.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for children being transported in vehicle during inspection.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A 4 year old child was observed not properly secured in a child safety seat while being transported in vehicle.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5607(e)(3)(A) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 years of age and within weight and height limit of child safety seat
Official code
746.5607(e)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There was no fire extinguisher observed in vehicle used for transporting children during inspection.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There was no parent names or emergency contact numbers for children being transported in vehicle during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Official code
746.5617(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire extinguishers were observed expired, last serviced 03/2023 during inspection.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There was no first aid kit observed in the vehicle used to transport children during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There was no list of children being transported in the vehicle used to transport children during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neglectful supervision occurred.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to suggest that there was not an additional caregiver besides the driver in the vehicle while transporting a child under two years old.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1805(a) - Transportation Child/Caregiver Ratio - Children Younger Than 2 Years
Official code
746.1805(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to suggest that at least one seat belt in the vehicle was not working.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the car seat that a child was riding in was not properly secured into the vehicle.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.5607(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to suggest that an 11-month-old infant was transported in a booster seat instead of a rear facing car seat as required.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5607(e)(1) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Meet federal standards
Official code
746.5607(e)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not intervene when necessary to ensure a child?s safety when a child fell from a car safety seat while being transported.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
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Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, modifications, and/or the child's swimming ability.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Official code
746.605(13)(B)(i)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 9 months, 10 months, 10 months, 12 months, 13 months, 16 months, and 17 months old. This was corrected during inspection when another caregiver returned to the room to assist with caring for the infants.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
One infants had a pacifier attached to clothing while asleep in the crib. Corrected: Caregiver removed the pacifier from the infants clothes.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver was at the operation without an eligible background check. Another citation related to background checks within the next 6 months may result in an additional penalty and other enforcement actions. Corrected: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
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