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Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2

8151 E Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77028 · Harris County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 33 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 37 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (11 of 37). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston
7High risk
21Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
37 citations from 17 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety11
Health & medication5
Food & feeding5
Other standards4
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications3
Staff ratios2
Sleep safety2
Supervision2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 8, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
CCR observed the director caring for 13 children, with the youngest being two months old and the oldest eight years old.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
HighJul 8, 2026InspectionSleep safety
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 §746.2426(a)(2)
Within three minutes, CCR observed an infant strapped in a baby swing, sleeping in the restrictive device.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
MediumJul 8, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - License §746.401(1)
CCR did not observe the recent licensing inspection posted.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
Medium HighJul 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
HighJul 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Specialized Medical Assistance - Provide as Recommended or Ordered by a Health-Care Professional §746.3815(a)
A child who was diagnosed with a food allergy by their healthcare provider does not have an EpiPen stored at the daycare.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
HighJul 8, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
The director left the children unsupervised in the classroom to open the door for CCR to enter the building.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
Medium HighJul 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
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.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
MediumMar 11, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP §746.3301(g)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience §746.1311(f)(1)
The director is missing 6 hours annual training in management/leadership/supervision.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
MediumNov 21, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation §746.301(6)
The operation changed the operating hours, is opening at 5am and did not make notification of the change.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
Medium HighAug 25, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Sanitize Sleeping Equipment §746.3407(4)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 25, 2025InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
4 electrical fans were sitting on the floor within reach of children.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
Medium HighAug 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3405
The sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/4/25 and expires on 7/20/25. The report indicates non-compliance.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2025
HighAug 25, 2025InspectionSupervision
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised §746.2909(5)
Two groups of children were not supervised during naptime when the caregivers stepped out of the classroom.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
Medium HighAug 25, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation §746.5537(a)(3)
The carbon monoxide detector indicated 1 "chirp" per minute, indicating to replace the battery.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
Medium HighAug 23, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
The operation served an identified food to a child with food allergies, resulting in the use of an epi-pen and ambulance being dispatched.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
MediumAug 23, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization §746.701(1)
The operation failed to complete an incident report and share with CCR upon request.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighAug 23, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighAug 23, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
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.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
HighAug 23, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director failed to operate in compliance with minimum standards and failed to ensure all employees comply with the minimum standards.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
4 out of 4 infant bottles and cups are missing the required name label.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2024
Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
2 active ant beds are present on the playground near the active play equipment.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
MediumDec 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities §746.2206(1)
The children have not been outside since June 2024 for outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
MediumDec 3, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area §746.4403(a)
The hand washing sink in the diaper-changing area in the infant room is out of service.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
MediumDec 3, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
2 out of 2 infants not yet on table food requiring written feeding instructions were outdated.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2024
Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
Part of the fence is laying on the ground and needs to be stood back up or replaced.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2024
Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
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.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
HighDec 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings §746.4601(4)
Outdoor play equipment on the children's playground has two screws protrudiung from the structure.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
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.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2024
Medium HighJul 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The toddler room floor has multiple areas of ripped/ torn vinyl flooring that needs repair or replacement.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2024
HighJan 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A fire inspection has not been completed since October 27,2022..
Correction verified Jan 15, 2024
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
Multiple active ant beds in the playground were observed.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A large spiny cactus has grown up from the neighbors yard along the playground fence, made accessible to children during play.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2023
MediumJan 13, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One feeding instructions sheet for an infant on bottle food was last signed by the parent in August 2022.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
Medium HighJan 20, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose fill is measuring at 3 inches out of the 6 inches.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2022
Medium HighJan 20, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less §746.4805(b)
The use zone for the exit of the slide is measured at 3 1/2 ft from the barrier.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity33 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-08:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 23, 2018
DirectorLasha Hypolite
Phone7133805321
State operation #1656324

Common questions

Does Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2’s hours?

7 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 8, 2026: “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.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 last inspected?

Jul 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1656324 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.