Ms. Litha's Child Care Center
402 E FAIRMONT PKWY, La Porte, TX 77571 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 69
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Litha Walley
- Phone
- (281) 709-6513
- Regulated since
- Dec 21, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1255514 · number 1634300
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During inspection on 8/4/2026, it was determined the background check for a volunteer who is assisting in the classroom was not cleared.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
During inspection on 8/4/2026, the inspector observed in the infant room a 9-month-old child sleeping in the crib with blanket inside. Note: this was corrected when caregiver removed blanket during inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not provide supervision when a child walked out the child-care center unsupervised.
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 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained, the operation did not provide an Incident/Illness Report to the parent within 48 hours of the incident.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During inspection on 4/9/2026, it was determined the background check for caregiver was pending. Note: corrected when caregiver left operation.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Other
Upon arrival I observe television on in the infant room with four children ages 4-month to 16-month in care. Note: corrected when caregiver turned off television.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-09.
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Safety & premises
I did not observe documentation of current emergency drills completed.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Staff background & training
One personnel file evaluated was missing training record, notarized affidavit, and orientation documentation.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two children's records evaluated were missing health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-05.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
I did not observe current liability insurance available for review.
HHSC 746.201(8) — Liability Insurance Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Records & paperwork
There is no sanitation inspection report completed for the new location.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Other
The outdoor activity space is not fence in as required per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Other
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Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver in the toddler room did not provide accurate number of children in the classroom during naptine. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon arrival I observe a group of pre-k children left unsupervised during naptime. Note: corrected when caregiver returned to classroom.
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 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Safety & premises
The playground fence contained pieces of wood protruding presenting safety hazards to children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-25. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Other
I observe a fan in the pre-k and school -age rooms sitting on the floor accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Records & paperwork
I did not observe the most recent licensing inspection report posted it was dated 12/2018.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-16.
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Other Serious
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toilet seat in toddler restroom was loose presenting safety hazard.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Staff background & training
I did not observe documentation of director arrival and departure times at the center.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In kitchen next to the infant room the garbage was accessible without a lid. Note: This was corrected when the director removed the trash and replaced it with a lid.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 8, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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