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Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy
Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 25, 2014, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 weeks old to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian environment) |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1521725
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
“An infant was observed being placed on a bean bag. NOTE: The operation was informed the equipment was prohibited and the bean bag was removed from the room”
Corrected during the visit
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Documentation of the operations most recent fire inspection was not made available for review. The most recent documentation made available was dated 11/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“One of the cribs in the infant room was observed to have loose fitted sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“1 caregiver was observed with 6 infants 8-15 months old. The specified age group was 0-11months. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“2 infants not on table food did not have feeding instructions available for review”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In one of the restrooms designated for children, 2 cans of cleaning spray was observed sitting on top of a toilet in reach of children. In the corner of the floor, 4 cans of paint and paint thinner were observed to be in reach. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, all paint, thinner, and spray was placed in a locked shelf.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024, revealed the center has not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
Sep 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Documentation of the director's presence was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“The director was not observed to be present during the inspection. According to the caregiver in charge, the director works at Valley West Elementary School and comes to the operation around 4:30 daily.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
Feb 1, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
- Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023 as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023
Nov 10, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“A play structure with the highest height of approx. 4ft did not have unitary surfacing installed appropriately. NOTE: Unitary surfacing was observed to be removed”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
Show 2 earlier visits
Oct 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“A play structure with the highest height of approx. 4ft did not have unitary surfacing installed appropriately. NOTE: Unitary surfacing was observed to be removed”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
Sep 19, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher was observed to be on the floor of the front passenger seat and not secured. NOTE: The fire extuniguisher was secured in the door during the inspection”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“First aid kit was reviewed and missing the following: tweezers antiseptic solution/wipes cotton balls first aid guide themometer gloves NOTE: The following were added to the first adi kit during the inspection. antiseptic solution/wipes cotton balls first aid guide themometer gloves”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Multiple bottles of cleaning chemicals including glass cleaner, fabuloso, bleach, and other hazardous materials like paint and paint thinner was observed in a bathroom designated for children. The chemicals were accessible to the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“A 3 mo old infant was observed in a baby bounce. When asked how long the infant was in the bouncer, the caregiver stated one hour.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Of the 8 children transported, 6 did not have completed emergency contacts.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“Manufactures and installation instructions was not available for tumbling mats purchased to be used as unitary surfacing on an outdoor play structure.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“A play structure with the highest height of approx. 4ft did not have unitary surfacing installed appropriately. NOTE: Unitary surfacing was only observed at the base of the slide.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Records for 8 children being transported was received. All 8 children being transported did not have emergency medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Records were reviewed for 5 children currently enrolled, 2 children did not have an address listed for the emergency contact, 2 did not have an emergency contact listed, one did not have doctor's information listed and one did not have a special needs statement completed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy
Is Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 25, 2014.
When was Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 995-6000 to ask.
What is Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy's phone number?
(713) 995-6000.
Where is Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy?
8250 Creekbend Dr, Houston, TX 77071. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy, 0.1 miles away.