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Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center

802 Rankin Rd Ste B3, Houston, TX 770734.5· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2019

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About Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center

Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 2, 2019, for up to 62 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon - Fri: 6am - 6pm; Sat & Sun: Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
62 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1680277
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 18 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

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  1. Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Classroom with 8 toddlers was left napping unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

  3. Aug 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “Based on information gathered during investigation it was determined caregivers uses highchairs to restrain children in to correct behavior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026

  4. Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 21, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Based on information gathered, this standard is found to be deficient. A caregiver was allowed to care for children without an active background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “Based on information provided, this standard is found to be deficient by yelling at children in care as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

  6. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “Feeding instructions for 9month could not be oberved during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Caregivers folders was observed missing several required documentation.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A child of age 2yrs was observed getting diaper change in a classroom by a caregiver were other children were present.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “Caregiver did not know age of child in classroom during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “A infant child in care enrollemnt folder and several children files were observed to be missing required docuementation.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

  8. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 31, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “There were two children placed in a high chair as result of them actibt "bad".”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “The sheets in the cribs in the infant were loose and not snug fit.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One of the five caregivers files reviewed did not have documentation showing the required completed 24 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

      “A caregiver was present and caring for children with an ineligible background check status. The operation was notified of the ineligible status on 5/13/2025.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      “During the walk through in the Infant room 5 children ages 2-14months observed in the classroom without a caregiver supervising children in care. The caregiver came from the Toddler room back into the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

  3. Sep 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

      “Children were observed sleeping blocking the entrance and exit doors of the classroom. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children blocking the exit doors.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “2 children observed ages 2yrs old sleeping in high chairs during nap time. CI: caregiver removed children and placed them on sleeping mates.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

      “Children were observed napping on mats closely to each other with no walk space on either sides of their mats. Caregiver were unable to walk between cots. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children sleeping arrangement.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Caregivers annual 24hr trainings could not be observed.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “First aid licenses was observed exipred for 1 caregiver 3 other caregivers cpr/first aid licenses could not be observed.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Caregivers cpr licenses was observed to be expired. 3 caregivers cpr licenses could not be observed.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents and trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023

  9. Mar 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Aug 31, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “All four caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

      “4 baby walkers with wheels were observed with infants in them.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “4 of the 5 children records observed did not have a completely filled out admission form, immunizations and health statement information.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

  11. Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Oct 7, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Based on information obtained throughout the investigation, it was found that one operation staff may supervise two classrooms during pick-up time. It was found that one caregiver stands in the doorway to supervise 2 age groups.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Based on the attendance log from 09/28/2021-09/30/2021, a total of 6 infants were signed in, 0-12 months of age with one caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021

  14. Sep 17, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center

Is Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 2, 2019.

When was Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center care for?

62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center'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 Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 982-5480 to ask.

What is Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center's phone number?

(281) 982-5480.

Where is Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center?

802 Rankin Rd Ste B3, Houston, TX 77073. The nearest other daycare we list is Koala Kare - Cooper Elementary, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).