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Little Hearts Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Little Hearts Learning Center
Little Hearts Learning Center is a licensed group home daycare in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 14, 2014, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 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 | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Hearts Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 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 Hearts Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1531514
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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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See all 17 visits
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
“Director removed spouse from the controlling person list after receiving Background check results.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
“The required form was not submitted to licensing within the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“The operation failed to maintain accurate and reliable child enrollment and attendance records. Evidence from another inspection confirmed the primary caregiver admitted children enrolled in her home who receive subsidy reimbursement for the food program are also simultaneously enrolled in other childcare homes and receiving subsidy reimbursement for the food program”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
Nov 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“11 children in care did not have there cots labeled with a name or number. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the cots with each childs name.”
Corrected during the visit
747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
“3 out of 11 children did not have immunizations upon admission.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“In the backyard a piece of wood was missing from the fence. Note: This was corrected when the fence was replaced during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
“4 out of 6 children did not have a physician statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver caring for children did not have an eligible background check. Corrected during inspection: The caregiver left the home.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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May 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
747.901(6) - Personnel Records-Proof of Background Check Request
“It was observed an unauthorized caregiver was caring for three children, without a background check. Note: Corrected at inspection caregiver immediately left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023
747.2309(a)(7) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - No Areas to Entrap Head or Body
“it was observed in the infant room 2 playpens had ripped net(s).”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
May 25, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
747.2326(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“Photos provide of an infant sleeping on a bouncer.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023
Nov 30, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The smoke detector in a room used for children was needed to change batteries. Note: this was corrected at the inspection time.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1207(6) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - Affidavit
“Two caregivers do not have to review a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
747.1207(3) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - Orientation
“Two assistant caregivers do not have the orientation training of the child-care home available to review during the inspection time.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
- Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 1, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“I observed the garage room pitch black while inspecting the home.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Two out of thirteen children files did not have immunizations available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2021
747.901(4) - Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Four out of five personnel files did not have affidavits in their files.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2021
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The cots were not labeled during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the asst. caregiver labeled each cot with each child name.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1305(a) - Caregivers Annual Training-counted in ratio more than 10 times in a training year
“Two out of four personnel files was missing trainings in the following: Guidance and discipline, Teacher-child interaction, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations and Cultural diversity for children and families.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2021
747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home
“During the walk though, the home had a total of 13 children which exceeds permit holder capacity of 12.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021
747.601(a) - Children's Records Accessible - to Caregiver
“Two out of thirteen files was not available for reviewing during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2021
747.1309(e)(2) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
“The director was missing hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One out of eleven children files did not have a allergy preparedness plan for a child that has a nut allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Hearts Learning Center
Is Little Hearts Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 14, 2014.
When was Little Hearts Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hearts Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Hearts Learning Center care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Hearts Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Hearts Learning Center's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Hearts Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 815-7368 to ask.
What is Little Hearts Learning Center's phone number?
(281) 815-7368.
Where is Little Hearts Learning Center?
Houston, TX 77084. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.