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Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center

802 Rankin Rd Ste B3, Houston, TX 77073 · Harris County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 62 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (6 of 27). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #638 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 9% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 9%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #638 of 882 centers in Houston
10High risk
9Medium High risk
7Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 16 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 31, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundSep 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork6
Caregiver conduct5
Supervision4
Training & qualifications4
Staff ratios3
Sleep safety3
Food & feeding1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 31, 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)
Classroom with 8 toddlers was left napping unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
HighAug 28, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
Based on information gathered during investigation it was determined caregivers uses highchairs to restrain children in to correct behavior.
HighAug 21, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Based on information provided, this standard is found to be deficient by yelling at children in care as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
HighAug 21, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Based on information gathered, this standard is found to be deficient. A caregiver was allowed to care for children without an active background check.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2026
MediumJul 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Caregivers folders was observed missing several required documentation.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2026
HighJul 21, 2026InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A child of age 2yrs was observed getting diaper change in a classroom by a caregiver were other children were present.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2026
MediumJul 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
A infant child in care enrollemnt folder and several children files were observed to be missing required docuementation.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2026
MediumJul 21, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Feeding instructions for 9month could not be oberved during inspection.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2026
Medium HighJul 21, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
Caregiver did not know age of child in classroom during inspection.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2026
HighJul 31, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter §745.635(2)
A caregiver was present and caring for children with an ineligible background check status. The operation was notified of the ineligible status on 5/13/2025.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One of the five caregivers files reviewed did not have documentation showing the required completed 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2025
HighJul 31, 2025InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
There were two children placed in a high chair as result of them actibt "bad".
Correction verified Aug 11, 2025
Medium HighJul 31, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
The sheets in the cribs in the infant were loose and not snug fit.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2025
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025
HighSep 9, 2024InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
During the walk through in the Infant room 5 children ages 2-14months observed in the classroom without a caregiver supervising children in care. The caregiver came from the Toddler room back into the infant room.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2024
HighAug 5, 2024InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
2 children observed ages 2yrs old sleeping in high chairs during nap time. CI: caregiver removed children and placed them on sleeping mates.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 5, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
Children were observed sleeping blocking the entrance and exit doors of the classroom. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children blocking the exit doors.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 5, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
Children were observed napping on mats closely to each other with no walk space on either sides of their mats. Caregiver were unable to walk between cots. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children sleeping arrangement.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 30, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
First aid licenses was observed exipred for 1 caregiver 3 other caregivers cpr/first aid licenses could not be observed.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023
MediumAug 30, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents and trainings.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
Medium HighAug 30, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Caregivers annual 24hr trainings could not be observed.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
Medium HighAug 30, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Caregivers cpr licenses was observed to be expired. 3 caregivers cpr licenses could not be observed.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023
MediumAug 31, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
4 of the 5 children records observed did not have a completely filled out admission form, immunizations and health statement information.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022
Medium HighAug 31, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers §746.2415(a)(1)
4 baby walkers with wheels were observed with infants in them.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 31, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
All four caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022
Medium HighOct 7, 2021Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Based on the attendance log from 09/28/2021-09/30/2021, a total of 6 infants were signed in, 0-12 months of age with one caregiver.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
HighOct 7, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on information obtained throughout the investigation, it was found that one operation staff may supervise two classrooms during pick-up time. It was found that one caregiver stands in the doorway to supervise 2 age groups.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity62 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 2, 2019
DirectorChantal Seaton
Phone2819825480
State operation #1680277

Common questions

Does Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center take infants?

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

What are Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center’s hours?

6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center 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 Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 31, 2026: “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 Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #638 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 9% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center last inspected?

Sep 11, 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 1680277 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.