Mother's Heart Academy
Licensed Child-Care Home in Houston, Texas. License #1755393, issued April 20, 2023.
- Address
- 16107 Darwood Ct, Houston, TX 77083
- Phone
- (516) 851-3412
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Not accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
No Texas Rising Star rating
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Where this is
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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 4,974 standards at Mother's Heart Academy between October 11, 2022 and April 1, 2026 and recorded 30 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 | 5 | 473 | 2 |
| Record keeping | 6 | 561 | 9 |
| Personnel | 5 | 664 | 6 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 5 | 155 | 0 |
| Activities | 5 | 157 | 0 |
| Infants | 5 | 387 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 5 | 100 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 72 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 68 | 0 |
| Discipline | 4 | 76 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 64 | 0 |
| Nutrition | 4 | 174 | 0 |
| Health practices | 5 | 548 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 5 | 369 | 3 |
| Physical facilities | 5 | 207 | 3 |
| Outdoor safety and equipment | 5 | 345 | 0 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 127 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 208 | 1 |
| Transportation | 4 | 118 | 0 |
The table adds up to 4,965 of those standards. The remaining 9, including 5 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.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 9 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on April 1, 2026, and 30 citations.
- 12Medium High
- 18Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 30. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium April 1, 2026 Correction verified May 1, 2026
747.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
The immunization record for one child was missing .
- Medium High April 1, 2026 Corrected at inspection
747.3501: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two fence boards in the backyard were found broken. Note: The operation has already fixed the broken boards.
- Medium High April 1, 2026 Corrected at inspection
747.3501(3): Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
The AC unit located in the backyard area was observed to be uncovered and accessible to children in care. Note: The operation has a fence installed around the AC unit.
- Medium April 1, 2026 Correction verified May 1, 2026
747.603(a)(3): Children's Records - Health Statement
The records of two childtren were missing the health statement from a health care professional.
- Medium May 16, 2025 Correction verified May 30, 2025
747.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
One child's file did not have the updated admission form updated; the outdated form was not filled out. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
- Medium May 16, 2025 Correction verified May 19, 2025
747.1309(d): Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
- Medium May 16, 2025 Correction verified July 2, 2025
747.603(a)(6): Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
- Medium May 16, 2025 Corrected at inspection
747.301(2): Notification of Change in Space
The outdoor play area was changed from between the homes to the home's backyard without notification to Child Care Regulation (CCR). The director stated she had decided to move and keep the outdoor play area in the backyard and not the side of the home.
- Medium May 16, 2025 Correction verified July 2, 2025
747.603(a)(3): Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
- Medium May 16, 2025 Corrected at inspection
745.651(2)(B): Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director. This was completed during the inspection with the inspector's assistance.
- Medium High May 16, 2025 Correction verified June 5, 2025
747.1207(2): Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
- Medium April 14, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
745.651(2)(B): Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.
- Medium High April 14, 2025 Correction verified April 17, 2025
747.1313(a): Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The primary caregiver/director first aid and CPR were obtained online. The assistant caregiver's first aid and CPR were expired.
- Medium April 14, 2025 Correction verified April 17, 2025
747.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record did not have an immunization record on file.
- Medium April 14, 2025 Correction verified April 17, 2025
747.1305(d): Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the assistant caregiver. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Medium High April 14, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
747.1207(2): Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
- Medium April 14, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
747.603(a)(6): Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
- Medium April 14, 2025 Correction verified April 15, 2025
747.211(b): Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.
- Medium April 14, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
747.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
One admission form used was outdated. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023. One child's file had an admission form on file not filled out.
- Medium April 14, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
747.603(a)(3): Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
- Medium April 14, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
747.1309(d): Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ans 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Medium High April 14, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
747.4105: Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The outdoor activity space fence area was less than 4 feet.
- Medium High April 16, 2024 Correction verified May 3, 2024
747.1303(5)(A): Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver is missing 27 hours of training for year 2023-2024.
- Medium High April 16, 2024 Correction verified May 7, 2024
747.1303(4)(A): Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
A caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have the 24 hours of annual training.
- Medium High October 11, 2022 Correction verified October 28, 2022
747.5103: Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
There was no fire extinguisher in the home.
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