Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2
8151 E HOUSTON RD, Houston, TX 77028 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lasha Hypolite
- Phone
- (713) 380-5321
- Regulated since
- Jan 23, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1281973 · number 1656324
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 12 | 9 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 11 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director left the children unsupervised in the classroom to open the door for CCR to enter the building.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
CCR observed the director caring for 13 children, with the youngest being two months old and the oldest eight years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
Within three minutes, CCR observed an infant strapped in a baby swing, sleeping in the restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Food & allergies Serious
A child who was diagnosed with a food allergy by their healthcare provider does not have an EpiPen stored at the daycare.
HHSC 746.3815(a) — Specialized Medical Assistance - Provide as Recommended or Ordered by a Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Records & paperwork
CCR did not observe the recent licensing inspection posted.
HHSC 746.401(1) — Posting Requirements - License
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
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.
HHSC 746.3301(g) — Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-11.
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Food & allergies
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Mar 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director is missing 6 hours annual training in management/leadership/supervision.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(1) — Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation changed the operating hours, is opening at 5am and did not make notification of the change.
HHSC 746.301(6) — Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two groups of children were not supervised during naptime when the caregivers stepped out of the classroom.
HHSC 746.2909(5) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Records & paperwork Serious
The sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/4/25 and expires on 7/20/25. The report indicates non-compliance.
HHSC 746.3405 — Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3407(4) — Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-25.
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Other Serious
4 electrical fans were sitting on the floor within reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Other Serious
The carbon monoxide detector indicated 1 "chirp" per minute, indicating to replace the battery.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director failed to operate in compliance with minimum standards and failed to ensure all employees comply with the minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation served an identified food to a child with food allergies, resulting in the use of an epi-pen and ambulance being dispatched.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Illness & medication
The operation failed to complete an incident report and share with CCR upon request.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Other Serious
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Safety & premises
The children have not been outside since June 2024 for outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-17. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Food & allergies Serious
4 out of 4 infant bottles and cups are missing the required name label.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Food & allergies
2 out of 2 infants not yet on table food requiring written feeding instructions were outdated.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
2 active ant beds are present on the playground near the active play equipment.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Other Serious
Part of the fence is laying on the ground and needs to be stood back up or replaced.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-30. Correction verified 2024-12-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The hand washing sink in the diaper-changing area in the infant room is out of service.
HHSC 746.4403(a) — Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-17. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Outdoor play equipment on the children's playground has two screws protrudiung from the structure.
HHSC 746.4601(4) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The toddler room floor has multiple areas of ripped/ torn vinyl flooring that needs repair or replacement.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire inspection has not been completed since October 27,2022..
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
One feeding instructions sheet for an infant on bottle food was last signed by the parent in August 2022.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Multiple active ant beds in the playground were observed.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
A large spiny cactus has grown up from the neighbors yard along the playground fence, made accessible to children during play.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two tricycles, one plastic see-saw, and one child chair located in the playground, were damaged with sharp edges. Note: this was corrected at time of inspection when the director removed it.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-13.
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Food & allergies
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The use zone for the exit of the slide is measured at 3 1/2 ft from the barrier.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
The loose fill is measuring at 3 inches out of the 6 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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