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Lil'Tots Group Day Home

4613 BOICEWOOD ST, Houston, TX 77016-5003

Operation number:
1820428
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:
February 4, 2026
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7136319616
Email:
mamajoe5@swbell.net
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 six available inspections for Lil'Tots Group Day Home from August 6, 2025 through July 30, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 28, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
6

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77016

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.5
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
67%
Local median
44%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
83%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.29

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.

Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Two children under 2 years old were present while te tv was on.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants were in restrictive devices past 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2317(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
747.2317(2)(B)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Several buckets of rain water were present on the playground and accessible to children.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.3501(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
747.3501(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A pruner tool and an open shed door were hazards found on the backyard. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the provider removed the hazards and locked the shed door.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
747.3501
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
1 poinsettia plant was present the classroom. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the poisonous plant.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501(6) - Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
Official code
747.3501(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Children are being served nutrient and sugar added power in the place of 100% fruit juice. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver removed all powered drinks.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3111(d) - Special Diets - No Nutrient Concentrates or Supplements
Official code
747.3111(d)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Upon arrival to the operation, the main room tv was on a local station and airing commercials. Note: this was brought into compliance when the tv was turned off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
Official code
747.2105(c)(5)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies is missing Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two plastic outside toys were cracked with sharp edges were present on the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
747.3501(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During inspection of the outdoor play area were observed to have several pieces of construction waste; rolled up chain link fencing; fallen down basketball goal; unused and broken patio furniture; stacks of wood, tools; gasoline tank; a/c vent; and pesticide.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
747.4407(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The licensed home has a 2-A-10BC fire extinguisher and needs a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Official code
747.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operational policies is missing the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
747.501(11)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies is missing Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(8)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
Official code
747.501(8)(B)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies is missing procedures for Health Checks.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks
Official code
747.501(12)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The primary caregiver who is the driver is missing 2-hour transportation training.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
Official code
747.1314