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Ms. Litha's Child Care Center

402 E Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571 · Harris County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

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.

Inspection record

Better than 17%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #7 of 12 centers in La Porte
6High risk
6Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Supervision3
Other standards3
Staff ratios2
Health & medication2
Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 4, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
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.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2026
HighAug 4, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During inspection on 8/4/2026, it was determined the background check for a volunteer who is assisting in the classroom was not cleared.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2026
HighAug 3, 2026Found 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 information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not provide supervision when a child walked out the child-care center unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2026
MediumAug 3, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on the information obtained, the operation did not provide an Incident/Illness Report to the parent within 48 hours of the incident.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2026
MediumApr 9, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
One personnel file evaluated was missing training record, notarized affidavit, and orientation documentation.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2026
MediumApr 9, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
I did not observe documentation of current emergency drills completed.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2026
HighApr 9, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During inspection on 4/9/2026, it was determined the background check for caregiver was pending. Note: corrected when caregiver left operation.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2026
MediumApr 9, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 25, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two children's records evaluated were missing health statement on file.
Correction verified May 5, 2025
Medium HighJan 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The outdoor activity space is not fence in as required per minimum standards.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2025
MediumJan 10, 2025InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Maintained §746.201(8)
I did not observe current liability insurance available for review.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2025
Medium HighJan 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
There is no sanitation inspection report completed for the new location.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
Medium HighMay 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The playground fence contained pieces of wood protruding presenting safety hazards to children.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
Medium HighMay 16, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
I observe a fan in the pre-k and school -age rooms sitting on the floor accessible to children.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
MediumMay 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
I did not observe the most recent licensing inspection report posted it was dated 12/2018.
Correction verified May 16, 2024
HighMay 16, 2024InspectionSupervision
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)
Upon arrival I observe a group of pre-k children left unsupervised during naptime. Note: corrected when caregiver returned to classroom.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
HighMay 16, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregiver in the toddler room did not provide accurate number of children in the classroom during naptine. Note: corrected during inspection.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
MediumJun 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
I did not observe documentation of director arrival and departure times at the center.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2023
Medium HighJun 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The toilet seat in toddler restroom was loose presenting safety hazard.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2023
Medium HighJul 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
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.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity69 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 21, 2017
DirectorLitha Walley
Phone2817096513
State operation #1634300

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.

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 1634300 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.