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Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2

Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77028 · Texas operation #1656324

Record summary

6 high-risk · 29 total

6 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (29 citations in all, from 12 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Oct 19, 2026.

2 of 29 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
8151 E Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77028
Phone
(713) 380-5321
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Licensed capacity
33 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Jan 23, 2018
Director
Lasha Hypolite
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Oct 19, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 28, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 8, 2026: Inspection

7 citations.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: The director left the children unsupervised in the classroom to open the door for CCR to enter the building.

Corrected Jul 8, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A sleeping infant must be removed from a restrictive device.

State rule 746.2426(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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"

Inspector's note: Within three minutes, CCR observed an infant strapped in a baby swing, sleeping in the restrictive device.

Corrected Jul 8, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Specialized Medical Assistance - Provide as Recommended or Ordered by a Health-Care Professional

State rule 746.3815(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Specialized Medical Assistance - Provide as Recommended or Ordered by a Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: A child who was diagnosed with a food allergy by their healthcare provider does not have an EpiPen stored at the daycare.

Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: CCR observed the director caring for 13 children, with the youngest being two months old and the oldest eight years old.

Corrected Jul 8, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The operation has an open yard where the children's playground is not enclosed. CCR observed several hazards accessible to children, including fire ant killer, wet wipe boxes collecting water, unused sleeping cots, ladders, and gardening soil.

Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: CCR did not observe a diaper changing table in the toddler classroom where the infant was being cared for. Instead, the infant caregiver was using a sleeping mat labeled as a diaper changing mat, which had a hole and is no longer non-absorbent, to change the children's diapers.

Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Required notices and information must be posted where parents can see them.

State rule 746.401(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - License"

Inspector's note: CCR did not observe the recent licensing inspection posted.

Corrected Jul 8, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 11, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium risk Beverages with added sugar are not allowed, unless the food program allows them.

State rule 746.3301(g) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP"

Inspector's note: Children were served a beverage with 8 grams of added sugar that consist of 15% juice for PM snack. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed all sugar added beverages.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Mar 3, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Dec 4, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 21, 2025: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium risk The director must complete the annual training hours and topics the state requires.

State rule 746.1311(f)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience"

Inspector's note: The director is missing 6 hours annual training in management/leadership/supervision.

Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified by the state Dec 4, 2025.

Medium risk The operation must notify the state about a change in hours, days or months of operation.

State rule 746.301(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation"

Inspector's note: The operation changed the operating hours, is opening at 5am and did not make notification of the change.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 4, 2025.

Oct 15, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 24, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 18, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 3, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 25, 2025: Inspection

5 citations.

High risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised"

Inspector's note: Two groups of children were not supervised during naptime when the caregivers stepped out of the classroom.

Corrected Aug 25, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Problems found in the annual sanitation (health) inspection must be corrected.

State rule 746.3405 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/4/25 and expires on 7/20/25. The report indicates non-compliance.

Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025.

Medium-high risk Sleeping equipment must be sanitized.

State rule 746.3407(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sanitize Sleeping Equipment"

Inspector's note: 1 sleeping mat was being used by a child that was torn with exposed foam, making it impossible to sanitize. Note: the caregiver threw it away and replaced with a new one.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"

Inspector's note: 4 electrical fans were sitting on the floor within reach of children.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025.

Medium-high risk Carbon-monoxide detector test dates and battery changes must be documented.

State rule 746.5537(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation"

Inspector's note: The carbon monoxide detector indicated 1 "chirp" per minute, indicating to replace the battery.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 23, 2025: Investigation of a report

5 citations.

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: The director failed to operate in compliance with minimum standards and failed to ensure all employees comply with the minimum standards.

Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must report to the state a child's injury that needs treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.305(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to make notification to CCR as soon as possible, but no later than two days after an Injury to a child in your care that requires medical treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Meals and drinks must follow the state's nutrition and food-service rules.

State rule 746.3301(i) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child"

Inspector's note: The operation served an identified food to a child with food allergies, resulting in the use of an epi-pen and ambulance being dispatched.

Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must have regular pest control.

State rule 746.3427 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pest Extermination"

Inspector's note: There is the presence of rodent feces in the kitchen cabinets with a large hole in the wall inside the cabinet that is the suspected entry/exit of rodents.

Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for injuries requiring medical treatment or hospitalization.

State rule 746.701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to complete an incident report and share with CCR upon request.

Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Dec 3, 2024: Inspection

9 citations.

High risk Active-play equipment must have no entanglement protrusions or openings.

State rule 746.4601(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings"

Inspector's note: Outdoor play equipment on the children's playground has two screws protrudiung from the structure.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 11, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees who transport children must complete transportation-safety training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training"

Inspector's note: The director needs to complete 2 hour transportation training and keep the training certificate in the staff file and made available to CCR for review.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 9, 2024.

Medium-high risk Each infant's bottles and cups must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.2419(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups"

Inspector's note: 4 out of 4 infant bottles and cups are missing the required name label.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 9, 2024.

Medium-high risk The operation must share the infant's daily report with the parent.

State rule 746.2431 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent"

Inspector's note: 4 out of 4 infants is missing the daily report. Daily reports are made on Brightwheel, however the caregiver was not able to access the daily report for review by CCR.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024.

Medium-high risk The operation must have regular pest control.

State rule 746.3427 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pest Extermination"

Inspector's note: 2 active ant beds are present on the playground near the active play equipment.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024.

Medium-high risk The outdoor play area must be fenced.

State rule 746.4305 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space"

Inspector's note: Part of the fence is laying on the ground and needs to be stood back up or replaced.

Corrected Dec 30, 2024, verified by the state Dec 27, 2024.

Medium risk Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

State rule 746.2206(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities"

Inspector's note: The children have not been outside since June 2024 for outdoor physical activity.

Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified by the state Dec 11, 2024.

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 2 infants not yet on table food requiring written feeding instructions were outdated.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 9, 2024.

Medium risk Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area

State rule 746.4403(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area"

Inspector's note: The hand washing sink in the diaper-changing area in the infant room is out of service.

Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 2 citations. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1656324.

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