Ms. Litha's Child Care Center
Ms. Litha's Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in La Porte, TX, licensed for up to 69 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 20). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #7 of 12 centers in La Porte and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.
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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.
During inspection on 8/4/2026, it was determined the background check for a volunteer who is assisting in the classroom was not cleared.
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not provide supervision when a child walked out the child-care center unsupervised.
Based on the information obtained, the operation did not provide an Incident/Illness Report to the parent within 48 hours of the incident.
One personnel file evaluated was missing training record, notarized affidavit, and orientation documentation.
I did not observe documentation of current emergency drills completed.
During inspection on 4/9/2026, it was determined the background check for caregiver was pending. Note: corrected when caregiver left operation.
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.
Two children's records evaluated were missing health statement on file.
The outdoor activity space is not fence in as required per minimum standards.
I did not observe current liability insurance available for review.
There is no sanitation inspection report completed for the new location.
The playground fence contained pieces of wood protruding presenting safety hazards to children.
I observe a fan in the pre-k and school -age rooms sitting on the floor accessible to children.
I did not observe the most recent licensing inspection report posted it was dated 12/2018.
Upon arrival I observe a group of pre-k children left unsupervised during naptime. Note: corrected when caregiver returned to classroom.
Caregiver in the toddler room did not provide accurate number of children in the classroom during naptine. Note: corrected during inspection.
I did not observe documentation of director arrival and departure times at the center.
The toilet seat in toddler restroom was loose presenting safety hazard.
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.
About this center
Common questions
Does Ms. Litha's Child Care Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Ms. Litha's Child Care Center’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 Ms. Litha's Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Ms. Litha's Child Care Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Ms. Litha's Child Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes La Porte, 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 Ms. Litha's Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 4, 2026: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Ms. Litha's Child Care Center compare with other daycares in La Porte?
It is tied for #7 of 12 centers in La Porte by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Ms. Litha's Child Care Center last inspected?
Sep 8, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1634300 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.