Lil'Tots Group Day Home
Licensed child-care home in Houston, TX 77016 · Texas operation #1820428
Record summary
3 high-risk · 15 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (15 citations in all, from 6 inspections); last inspection Jul 30, 2026.
5 of 15 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.
Details
- Address
- 4613 Boicewood St, Houston, TX 77016
- Phone
- (713) 631-9616
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 4, 2026
- Director
- Velula Marshall
- 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
Jul 30, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 28, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
State rule 747.2317(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"
Inspector's note: Two infants were in restrictive devices past 15 minutes.
Corrected Jul 28, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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 747.3501(9) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children"
Inspector's note: Several buckets of rain water were present on the playground and accessible to children.
Corrected Jul 28, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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 747.3501 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: A pruner tool and an open shed door were hazards found on the backyard. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the provider removed the hazards and locked the shed door.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.
State rule 747.2105(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"
Inspector's note: Two children under 2 years old were present while te tv was on.
Corrected Jul 28, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026.
Jan 12, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Special Diets - No Nutrient Concentrates or Supplements
State rule 747.3111(d) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Special Diets - No Nutrient Concentrates or Supplements"
Inspector's note: Children are being served nutrient and sugar added power in the place of 100% fruit juice. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver removed all powered drinks.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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 747.3501(6) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children"
Inspector's note: 1 poinsettia plant was present the classroom. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the poisonous plant.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Nov 5, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Screen time must not include advertising or violence.
State rule 747.2105(c)(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence"
Inspector's note: Upon arrival to the operation, the main room tv was on a local station and airing commercials. Note: this was brought into compliance when the tv was turned off.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Oct 1, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
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 747.3501(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe"
Inspector's note: Two plastic outside toys were cracked with sharp edges were present on the playground.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.
State rule 747.501(8) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity"
Inspector's note: The operational policies is missing Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Corrected Oct 8, 2025, verified by the state Oct 5, 2025.
Aug 6, 2025: Inspection
6 citations.
High risk The operation's written policies must cover emergency preparedness plans.
State rule 747.501(11) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans"
Inspector's note: The operational policies is missing the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025.
Medium-high risk Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
State rule 747.1314 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting"
Inspector's note: The primary caregiver who is the driver is missing 2-hour transportation training.
Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025.
Medium-high risk Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
State rule 747.4407(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired"
Inspector's note: During inspection of the outdoor play area were observed to have several pieces of construction waste; rolled up chain link fencing; fallen down basketball goal; unused and broken patio furniture; stacks of wood, tools; gasoline tank; a/c vent; and pesticide.
Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified by the state Aug 8, 2025.
Medium-high risk The home must have at least one approved fire extinguisher (3A-40BC dry chemical or as approved by the fire marshal).
State rule 747.5103 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal"
Inspector's note: The licensed home has a 2-A-10BC fire extinguisher and needs a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified by the state Aug 14, 2025.
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover procedures for health checks.
State rule 747.501(12) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks"
Inspector's note: The operational policies is missing procedures for Health Checks.
Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025.
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.
State rule 747.501(8)(B) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing"
Inspector's note: The operational policies is missing Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025.
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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Lil'Tots Group Day Home on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1820428.
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