Donnata Evan Ford
12727 LAUREL FALLS LN, Houston, TX 77014 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Phone
- (281) 236-2162
- Regulated since
- Jul 17, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1190500 · number 1576910
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (4), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2) |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the walkthrough, it was found that 4 people residing within the home from the ages 15 to 17 years old did not have an initial background check submitted.
HHSC 745.621(a)(5) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Other Serious
In backyard play area, there was a pot of sitting water accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the pot was removed and the water dumbed out.
HHSC 747.3501(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the walkthrough, it was found that 4 people residing within the home from the ages 15 to 17 years old did not have an initial background check submitted.
HHSC 745.621(a)(5) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Other Serious
In backyard play area, there was a pot of sitting water accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the pot was removed and the water dumbed out.
HHSC 747.3501(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The activity plan or daily schedule was not adjusted for the summer activities and engagement.
HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Safety & premises
The backyard fence was missing a board and several loose boards where accessible to children. This was corrected when the board was replaced the loose boards were removed during the inspection.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-15.
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Other
Several electrical outlets in the dinning area did not have outlet covers or protection shields.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children under 24 months or with limited mobility would be transported.
HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Supervision & ratios
There were no procedures for handling medical emergencies.
HHSC 747.501(4) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The parent handbook did not have parent rights.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Records & paperwork
3 children's files did not have health statements.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-07-23.
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Records & paperwork
5 school age children records did not include school information. This was corrected when the school information was added to the files for all five children.
HHSC 747.605(13) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-15.
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Other
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The activity plan or daily schedule was not adjusted for the summer activities and engagement.
HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Safety & premises
The backyard fence was missing a board and several loose boards where accessible to children. This was corrected when the board was replaced the loose boards were removed during the inspection.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-15.
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Other
Several electrical outlets in the dinning area did not have outlet covers or protection shields.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children under 24 months or with limited mobility would be transported.
HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Supervision & ratios
There were no procedures for handling medical emergencies.
HHSC 747.501(4) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The parent handbook did not have parent rights.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Records & paperwork
3 children's files did not have health statements.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-07-23.
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Records & paperwork
5 school age children records did not include school information. This was corrected when the school information was added to the files for all five children.
HHSC 747.605(13) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
I observed broken wood pieces, nails hanging out of the broken wood gate during inspection. Pictures were taken.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
I observed broken wood pieces, nails hanging out of the broken wood gate during inspection. Pictures were taken.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-21.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observed household cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink that was in the reach of children.
HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-08-14.
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Illness & medication
One child's record did not have an immunization record.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-08-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observed household cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink that was in the reach of children.
HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-08-14.
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Illness & medication
One child's record did not have an immunization record.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-08-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher was not mounted on the wall and was sitting in a closet.
HHSC 747.5101 — Fire- Extinguishing System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was not a smoke detector installed in an area where children are. Corrected: The smoke detector was installed in the living room area.
HHSC 747.5113 — Installation of Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-29.
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Other
The carbon monoxide detector was not installed. Corrected at inspection: The carbon monoxide was installed and placed on the wall.
HHSC 747.5335(a)(1) — Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher was not mounted on the wall and was sitting in a closet.
HHSC 747.5101 — Fire- Extinguishing System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was not a smoke detector installed in an area where children are. Corrected: The smoke detector was installed in the living room area.
HHSC 747.5113 — Installation of Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-29.
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Other
The carbon monoxide detector was not installed. Corrected at inspection: The carbon monoxide was installed and placed on the wall.
HHSC 747.5335(a)(1) — Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. A record of the children who attend the operation daily is not being kept.
HHSC 747.635(b) — Sign-in/out Logs Storage
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. A record of the children who attend the operation daily is not being kept.
HHSC 747.635(b) — Sign-in/out Logs Storage
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A background check for one household member over the age of 14 years has not been submitted.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Safety & premises
A 12 month infant that is walking was sleeping in the bed of the provider. The child is her grandchild.
HHSC 747.2305(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Walking
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Other
Two children, ages 12 months and 5 years old, were being cared for on the second level of the home.
HHSC 747.4015 — Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios
A record of the children who attend the operation daily is not being kept.
HHSC 747.635(b) — Sign-in/out Logs Storage
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A background check for one household member over the age of 14 years has not been submitted.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Safety & premises
A 12 month infant that is walking was sleeping in the bed of the provider. The child is her grandchild.
HHSC 747.2305(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Walking
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Other
Two children, ages 12 months and 5 years old, were being cared for on the second level of the home.
HHSC 747.4015 — Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios
A record of the children who attend the operation daily is not being kept.
HHSC 747.635(b) — Sign-in/out Logs Storage
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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