Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 4.57
- Local median
- 0.83
M.L.J. Daycare
7619 CREEKFIELD DR, Spring, TX 77379-4018
- Operation number:
- 1676216
- Type:
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- January 23, 2019
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8329468702
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for M.L.J. Daycare from December 1, 2021 through March 13, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 13, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 4
1 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77379
Compared to 49 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 71%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
November 1, 2024March 13, 2026Individual needs and accommodations
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 1, 2024July 24, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 1, 2024March 13, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 1, 2024March 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver training records were not available for review. A total of 10 hours were available for review from a previous Director credential course, dated February, 2026.
- Correction deadline
- March 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 26, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
- Official code
- 747.801(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Five children files did not include a health statement.
- Correction deadline
- March 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 26, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One child's file did not have an immunization record available for review.
- Correction deadline
- March 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 26, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Three pets observed in the home did not have current vaccinations available for Licensing staff to review.
- Correction deadline
- March 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 26, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.801(6)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The indoor and outdoor physical activity information was not included with the operational policies.
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 21, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 747.501(8)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- The Parent Right information was not included in the operational policies.
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 28, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
- Official code
- 747.501(9)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of required annual training.
- Correction deadline
- December 1, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The caregiver was not able to provide documentation of sign-in and sign-out logs.
- Correction deadline
- November 4, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
- Official code
- 747.635(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Four out of ten children records observed did not have current immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 20, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 747.613(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of ten children records reviewed did not have an immunization record.
- Correction deadline
- November 8, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing mat that is utilized for diaper changes has several tears.
- Correction deadline
- November 8, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
- Official code
- 747.3303(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- It was observed that the primary caregiver was supervising nine children ages 9 months, 11 months, two 18 months, one 19 months, one 2-year-old and 3 three-year-olds. The caregiver was over ratio by 2 children ages 18 months to three-years-old.
- Correction deadline
- November 1, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 20, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
- Official code
- 747.1801
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During the walk through, I observed a blanket in the play yard for two children ages 9 months and 11 months old while they were napping. Note - this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the blanket from the play yard.
- Correction deadline
- November 1, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 20, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 747.2315(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There were no written feeding instructions available for the 9 month old and 11 month old infants that are not yet on table foods.
- Correction deadline
- November 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 747.2321(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The children were allowed to watch television during naptime. Note - This was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver turned off the television.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 1, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
- Official code
- 747.2105(c)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The primary caregivers adult son has been present at the home during daycare hours of operation without a background check.
- Correction deadline
- November 1, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 5, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
- Official code
- 745.621(a)(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation's liability insurance was not updated by the anniversary date and the documented date was expired.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 1, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
- Official code
- 747.209(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During the walk through, I observed the play yards arranged where the infants had access to reach into each others play yard.
- Correction deadline
- November 4, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 20, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.2303(3) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
- Official code
- 747.2303(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver obtained a CPR/First-aid certification via web. There was no documentation for a hands-on course, and/or use of a manikin to properly rehearse/perform hands on skills based on instructions.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 14, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
- Official code
- 747.1313(b)
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two out of six children records observed did not include a health statement. One child's health statement was dated 08/30/2021, which should have been updated by 08/2022. One child's file did not contain a health statement.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 14, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
- Official code
- 747.611(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operational policies were not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 747.207(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation has not been testing the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors monthly. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver tested the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
- Official code
- 747.801(7)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The children had not been signed in for the day. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the children were signed in.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
- Official code
- 747.635(a)
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have a health statement signed by a physician.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
- Official code
- 747.611(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of four children's records evaluated did not have updated immunization records on file.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 747.613(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The children were allowed to watch television during naptime. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
- Official code
- 747.2105(c)(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operation does not have a written activitiy plan.
- Correction deadline
- December 8, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
- Official code
- 747.2102(a)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Two out of three dogs did not have proof of up to date vaccinations.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.3703(a)
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- There was no statement of health for a pet ferret in the home.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
- Official code
- 747.3703(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit was missing a thermometer, scissors, gauze, and medical tape. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the missing items were added to the first aid kit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
- Official code
- 747.3803(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver completed a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 747.3935(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation has not conducted a fire drill in 2021. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.5005(1)