Donnata Evan Ford
Registered Child-Care Home in Houston, Texas. License #1576910, issued July 17, 2015.
- Address
- 12727 Laurel Falls Ln, Houston, TX 77014
- Phone
- (281) 236-2162
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Weekend Care, Field Trips.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 3-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since July 31, 2026. From the state's provider report of July 31, 2026.
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 21 areas it checked 7,104 standards at Donnata Evan Ford between May 3, 2022 and July 22, 2026 and recorded 21 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 21 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 7 | 655 | 2 |
| Record keeping | 7 | 642 | 3 |
| Personnel | 7 | 906 | 0 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 7 | 217 | 0 |
| Activities | 7 | 219 | 1 |
| Infants | 7 | 541 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 7 | 140 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 7 | 127 | 0 |
| School-age | 7 | 119 | 0 |
| Discipline | 7 | 133 | 0 |
| Naptime | 7 | 77 | 0 |
| Field trips | 7 | 84 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 7 | 112 | 0 |
| Nutrition | 7 | 305 | 0 |
| Health practices | 7 | 767 | 2 |
| Safety practices | 7 | 513 | 2 |
| Physical facilities | 7 | 289 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety and equipment | 7 | 483 | 0 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 173 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 7 | 364 | 4 |
| Transportation | 7 | 216 | 0 |
The table adds up to 7,082 of those standards. The remaining 22, including 7 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 12 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on July 22, 2026, and 21 citations.
- 5High
- 7Medium High
- 7Medium
- 2Medium Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing all 21. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High July 13, 2026 Correction verified July 21, 2026
745.621(a)(5): AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
During the walkthrough, it was found that 4 people residing within the home from the ages 15 to 17 years old did not have an initial background check submitted.
- High July 13, 2026 Correction verified July 13, 2026
747.3501(9): Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
In backyard play area, there was a pot of sitting water accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the pot was removed and the water dumbed out.
- Medium High July 15, 2025 Correction verified July 22, 2025
747.3501(1): Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Several electrical outlets in the dinning area did not have outlet covers or protection shields.
- Medium July 15, 2025 Correction verified July 23, 2025
747.603(a)(3): Children's Records - Health Statement
3 children's files did not have health statements.
- Medium July 15, 2025 Correction verified July 21, 2025
747.2102(a): Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
The activity plan or daily schedule was not adjusted for the summer activities and engagement.
- Medium July 15, 2025 Correction verified July 22, 2025
747.501(9): Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook did not have parent rights.
- Medium July 15, 2025 Correction verified July 22, 2025
747.501(4): Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
There were no procedures for handling medical emergencies.
- Medium High July 15, 2025 Correction verified July 22, 2025
747.5003(1): Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children under 24 months or with limited mobility would be transported.
- Medium July 15, 2025 Corrected at inspection
747.605(13): Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
5 school age children records did not include school information. This was corrected when the school information was added to the files for all five children.
- Medium High July 15, 2025 Corrected at inspection
747.3203: Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The backyard fence was missing a board and several loose boards where accessible to children. This was corrected when the board was replaced the loose boards were removed during the inspection.
- Medium High January 18, 2024 Correction verified January 21, 2024
747.3203: Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
I observed broken wood pieces, nails hanging out of the broken wood gate during inspection. Pictures were taken.
- Medium High August 10, 2023 Correction verified August 14, 2023
747.3203(13): Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
I observed household cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink that was in the reach of children.
- Medium August 10, 2023 Correction verified August 16, 2023
747.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record did not have an immunization record.
- Medium High November 29, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.5335(a)(1): Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
The carbon monoxide detector was not installed. Corrected at inspection: The carbon monoxide was installed and placed on the wall.
- High November 29, 2022 Correction verified December 6, 2022
747.5101: Fire- Extinguishing System
The fire extinguisher was not mounted on the wall and was sitting in a closet.
- High November 29, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.5113: Installation of Smoke Detectors
There was not a smoke detector installed in an area where children are. Corrected: The smoke detector was installed in the living room area.
- Medium Low June 10, 2022 Correction verified June 20, 2022
747.635(b): Sign-in/out Logs Storage
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. A record of the children who attend the operation daily is not being kept.
- Medium May 12, 2022 Correction verified June 10, 2022
747.2305(2): Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Walking
A 12 month infant that is walking was sleeping in the bed of the provider. The child is her grandchild.
- Medium Low May 12, 2022 Correction verified June 10, 2022
747.635(b): Sign-in/out Logs Storage
A record of the children who attend the operation daily is not being kept.
- High May 12, 2022 Correction verified May 17, 2022
745.621(a)(7): AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
A background check for one household member over the age of 14 years has not been submitted.
- Medium High May 12, 2022 Correction verified June 10, 2022
747.4015: Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
Two children, ages 12 months and 5 years old, were being cared for on the second level of the home.
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