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Mary's Little Lamb Academy

13450 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77047 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Mary's Little Lamb Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 71 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (6 of 26). None of them came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 6%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston
11High risk
10Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 14 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios6
Other standards6
Supervision3
Caregiver conduct3
Building & playground safety3
Sleep safety2
Records & paperwork1
Training & qualifications1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 22, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
There was a four year old child who walked into the office by himself.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
Medium HighJul 22, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
There were four out of eight children's files missing emergency contact info.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
MediumJul 22, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required §746.1309(b)
There were less than 24 hours of training for seven out of eight employee files.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
Medium HighJun 27, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
There were 16 children between the ages of 16 months to two years old with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver entered the room.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
HighJun 27, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A teacher was using bleach on the floor where children were playing. This was corrected when the teacher put the bleach away.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 27, 2025InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Two children were not strapped in correctly to a highchair. This was corrected when the caregiver properly strapped in the children.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 27, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
There was a child aged 8 by himself in a classroom.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
HighJun 27, 2025InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
There was an infant seven months old in a bouncer for 25 minutes.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
Medium HighJun 25, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that personal devices are being used by caregivers.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
HighJun 4, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that good judgement was not used when a caregiver lied to a child’s parents and the DFPS investigator, as well as falsified an incident report regarding how a child received an injury
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
HighJun 4, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a 16-month-old infant was left in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
Medium HighJun 4, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that an infant classroom was left out of ratio on numerous occasions when a caregiver left the room leave one caregiver alone with six, seven, eight, and nine children at different times of the day.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
Medium HighJun 4, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting §746.2401(3)
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not comfort an upset infant when the infant was left upset and crying while the caregiver ignored the child.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
HighJun 4, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver aggressively grabbed and pulled a child by both arms and then again by one arm.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
HighJun 4, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
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)
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was not adequately supervised when they were able to fall out of a crib.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
HighJun 4, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a child was placed in a crib as a form of discipline and made to remain in the crib for more than 30 minutes.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
MediumJun 4, 2025Found during an investigationSleep safety
Crib Activities §746.2425
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a 16-month-old infant was left in a crib on numerous occasions for more than 30 minutes.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
Medium HighFeb 19, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver remove the bottle from the crib.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Two infants were observed not strapped in there high chairs. One out of the two children actually got out of the seat and was standing on top on the high chair. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver removed all the children from the high chairs.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 22, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One staff member was observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit. This was corrected during the inspection when the director had the caregiver leave the operation.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
MediumMay 14, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met §746.1613(a)
During the follow-up inspection a 17 month old infant was observed napping in a classroom with 31 children. The specified age group for the classroom is two. The max number of children that can be present is twenty two. Due to the infant being under 18 months, the nap time ratio can not be reduced by 50 percent.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
Medium HighMay 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
An infant classroom had nineteen infants with three caregivers during nap time. The youngest child was eight months and the oldest child was seventeen months old. The classrooms specified age group was fifteen months. This was corrected during inspection when the infant class moved back to there classroom.
Correction verified May 14, 2024
MediumMay 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met §746.1613(a)
During the inspection two infant classrooms were grouped together during nap time. There was a total of nineteen infants with three caregivers. The youngest child was eight months old and the oldest child was seventeen months old. The specified age group was fifteen months old. This was corrected during inspection when the infant class moved back to there classroom.
Correction verified May 14, 2024
Medium HighMar 7, 2024InspectionOther standards
Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(7)
Three live ant beds were observed outside on the playground.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2024
Medium HighJan 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
It was observed that the outside play structure does not have surfacing. Note: Picture was taken.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2024
HighJan 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
It was found that the fire inspection was not completed.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity71 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 3, 2024
DirectorRhonda Flythe
Phone7132407599
State operation #1792044

Common questions

Does Mary's Little Lamb Academy take infants?

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

What are Mary's Little Lamb Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Mary's Little Lamb Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Mary's Little Lamb Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Mary's Little Lamb Academy 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 Mary's Little Lamb Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 22, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Mary's Little Lamb Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Mary's Little Lamb Academy last inspected?

Jun 17, 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 1792044 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.