M.L.J. Daycare
Does M.L.J. Daycare have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 32 child-care citations for M.L.J. Daycare in SPRING, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 2 are recorded at the High level and 9 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 2 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the walk through, I observed a blanket in the play yard for two children ages 9 months and 11 months old while they were napping. Note - this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the blanket from the play yard.
- High
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
The primary caregivers adult son has been present at the home during daycare hours of operation without a background check.
- Medium High
747.2303(3) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
During the walk through, I observed the play yards arranged where the infants had access to reach into each others play yard.
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- Medium High
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
It was observed that the primary caregiver was supervising nine children ages 9 months, 11 months, two 18 months, one 19 months, one 2-year-old and 3 three-year-olds. The caregiver was over ratio by 2 children ages 18 months to three-years-old.
- Medium High
747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat that is utilized for diaper changes has several tears.
- Medium High
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
The caregiver was not able to provide documentation of sign-in and sign-out logs.
- Medium High
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregiver obtained a CPR/First-aid certification via web. There was no documentation for a hands-on course, and/or use of a manikin to properly rehearse/perform hands on skills based on instructions.
- Medium High
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were not available for review.
- Medium High
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Two out of three dogs did not have proof of up to date vaccinations.
- Medium High
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill in 2021. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill.
- Medium High
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
The children had not been signed in for the day. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the children were signed in.
- Medium
747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
The primary caregiver training records were not available for review. A total of 10 hours were available for review from a previous Director credential course, dated February, 2026.
- Medium
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file did not have an immunization record available for review.
- Medium
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Five children files did not include a health statement.
- Medium
747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Three pets observed in the home did not have current vaccinations available for Licensing staff to review.
- Medium
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The Parent Right information was not included in the operational policies.
- Medium
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The indoor and outdoor physical activity information was not included with the operational policies.
- Medium
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Four out of ten children records observed did not have current immunization records.
- Medium
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of required annual training.
- Medium
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of ten children records reviewed did not have an immunization record.
- Medium
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no written feeding instructions available for the 9 month old and 11 month old infants that are not yet on table foods.
- Medium
747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation's liability insurance was not updated by the anniversary date and the documented date was expired.
- Medium
747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The children were allowed to watch television during naptime. Note - This was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver turned off the television.
- Medium
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
The operation does not have a written activitiy plan.
- Medium
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of four children's records evaluated did not have updated immunization records on file.
- Medium
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
There was no statement of health for a pet ferret in the home.
- Medium
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver completed a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification.
- Medium
747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The children were allowed to watch television during naptime. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
- Medium
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The operation has not been testing the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors monthly. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver tested the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Medium
747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
The first aid kit was missing a thermometer, scissors, gauze, and medical tape. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the missing items were added to the first aid kit.
- Low
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Two out of six children records observed did not include a health statement. One child's health statement was dated 08/30/2021, which should have been updated by 08/2022. One child's file did not contain a health statement.
- Low
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have a health statement signed by a physician.
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