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Little Laughter's Childcare Center

Houston, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

3 state inspections, last 2 years
20 deficiencies on the state’s summary
14 high or medium-high risk
August 6, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued June 25, 2018
Capacity
48 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1667967

Where

641 Rankin Rd Ste 600
Houston, TX 77073

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 8
  • Medium-high 6
  • Medium 3
  • Medium-low 2
  • Low 1

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
August 6, 2026Medium Low746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
State’s note: “3 of the 4 caregivers folders observed did not have the required form notarized and signed.”
August 14, 2026
August 7, 2025High746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
State’s note: “The child safety alarm on both vans were not properly working and the alarm did not sound off.”
August 7, 2025
August 14, 2024Medium High746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
State’s note: “1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.”
August 23, 2024
August 14, 2024Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.”
August 23, 2024
September 21, 2023Medium Low746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
State’s note: “1 of 5 caregivers folders affidavit could not be observed.”
September 29, 2023
September 21, 2023High746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
State’s note: “1 of 6 children folders immunization was not observed.”
September 29, 2023
May 30, 2023High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.”
June 8, 2023
May 30, 2023Medium High746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
State’s note: “During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.”
June 8, 2023
May 30, 2023High746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State’s note: “During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.”
June 6, 2023
November 17, 2022High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.”
At the inspection
November 3, 2022High746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.”
November 24, 2022
November 3, 2022Medium High746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
State’s note: “All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.”
November 10, 2022
November 3, 2022Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.”
November 24, 2022
November 3, 2022High746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
State’s note: “6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.”
At the inspection
November 15, 2021High746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
State’s note: “Two of the operation's vehicle did not have the electronic safety alarm system installed properly. A walkthrough was conducted of both vehicles, in which neither alarm was in working condition.”
November 29, 2021
November 15, 2021Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “One caregiver was observed with 14 children, 11 months- 5 years of age.”
November 15, 2021
November 15, 2021Medium745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
State’s note: “The operation validated their people list on 06/17/2020. The operation has a total of 7 employees on their staff list within the operation.”
November 16, 2021
November 15, 2021Medium746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
State’s note: “Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.”
November 22, 2021
November 15, 2021Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.”
November 17, 2021
November 15, 2021Low746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
State’s note: “Four staff files did not contain the trainer's qualifications on a training certificate with numerous titles.”
November 22, 2021

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Little Laughter's Childcare Center?

Texas HHSC's file lists 3 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on August 6, 2026. 2 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Little Laughter's Childcare Center have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 20: 8 high-risk, 6 medium-high-risk, 3 medium-risk, 2 medium-low-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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