Mother's Heart Academy

16107 DARWOOD CT, Houston, TX 77083 · Fort Bend County

60cited violations

0serious

18inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Rebecca Bruno
Phone: (516) 851-3412
Regulated since: Apr 20, 2023
HHSC IDs: Operation 1423614 · number 1755393
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 20
Records & paperwork 14
Other 10

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	8	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Records & paperwork (2)
2025	36	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (16), Records & paperwork (12), Other (4)
2024	4	Staff background & training (4)
2022	12	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (6)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Apr 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Two fence boards in the backyard were found broken. Note: The operation has already fixed the broken boards.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  The AC unit located in the backyard area was observed to be uncovered and accessible to children in care. Note: The operation has a fence installed around the AC unit.
  
  HHSC 747.3501(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-01.
- Records & paperwork
  The records of two childtren were missing the health statement from a health care professional.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
- Illness & medication
  The immunization record for one child was missing .
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Two fence boards in the backyard were found broken. Note: The operation has already fixed the broken boards.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  The AC unit located in the backyard area was observed to be uncovered and accessible to children in care. Note: The operation has a fence installed around the AC unit.
  
  HHSC 747.3501(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-01.
- Records & paperwork
  The records of two childtren were missing the health statement from a health care professional.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
- Illness & medication
  The immunization record for one child was missing .
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
HHSC inspection history
May 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director. This was completed during the inspection with the inspector's assistance.
  
  HHSC 745.651(2)(B) — Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-16.
- Staff background & training
  The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
- Staff background & training
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-21. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
- Safety & premises
  The outdoor play area was changed from between the homes to the home's backyard without notification to Child Care Regulation (CCR). The director stated she had decided to move and keep the outdoor play area in the backyard and not the side of the home.
  
  HHSC 747.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-16.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's file did not have the updated admission form updated; the outdated form was not filled out. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
HHSC inspection history
May 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director. This was completed during the inspection with the inspector's assistance.
  
  HHSC 745.651(2)(B) — Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-16.
- Staff background & training
  The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
- Staff background & training
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-21. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
- Safety & premises
  The outdoor play area was changed from between the homes to the home's backyard without notification to Child Care Regulation (CCR). The director stated she had decided to move and keep the outdoor play area in the backyard and not the side of the home.
  
  HHSC 747.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-16.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's file did not have the updated admission form updated; the outdated form was not filled out. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.
  
  HHSC 745.651(2)(B) — Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Staff background & training
  The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Staff background & training
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the assistant caregiver. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
- Staff background & training
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ans 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver/director first aid and CPR were obtained online. The assistant caregiver's first aid and CPR were expired.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
- Other
  The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.
  
  HHSC 747.211(b) — Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
- Other
  The outdoor activity space fence area was less than 4 feet.
  
  HHSC 747.4105 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Records & paperwork
  One admission form used was outdated. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023. One child's file had an admission form on file not filled out.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Illness & medication
  One child's record did not have an immunization record on file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.
  
  HHSC 745.651(2)(B) — Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Staff background & training
  The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Staff background & training
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the assistant caregiver. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
- Staff background & training
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ans 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver/director first aid and CPR were obtained online. The assistant caregiver's first aid and CPR were expired.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
- Other
  The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.
  
  HHSC 747.211(b) — Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
- Other
  The outdoor activity space fence area was less than 4 feet.
  
  HHSC 747.4105 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Records & paperwork
  One admission form used was outdated. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023. One child's file had an admission form on file not filled out.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
- Illness & medication
  One child's record did not have an immunization record on file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have the 24 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver is missing 27 hours of training for year 2023-2024.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have the 24 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver is missing 27 hours of training for year 2023-2024.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  There were cleaning supplies in the restroom cabinet. The cabinet did not have a safety lock.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Other
  Electrical outlets in the room designated for the children use were not covered.
  
  HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Other
  The outdoor area designated for the children's use did not have an enclosed fence around the area.
  
  HHSC 747.4105 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
- Other
  There were no individual nap mats available in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.4303(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was no operation policy available for viewing.
  
  HHSC 747.501(1) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Safety & premises
  There was no fire extinguisher in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  There were cleaning supplies in the restroom cabinet. The cabinet did not have a safety lock.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Other
  Electrical outlets in the room designated for the children use were not covered.
  
  HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Other
  The outdoor area designated for the children's use did not have an enclosed fence around the area.
  
  HHSC 747.4105 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
- Other
  There were no individual nap mats available in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.4303(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was no operation policy available for viewing.
  
  HHSC 747.501(1) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
- Safety & premises
  There was no fire extinguisher in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Mother's Heart Academy, 16107 DARWOOD CT, Houston, TX 77083-5064 (operation ID 1423614, operation number 1755393), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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