The Vardell Report.Mary's Little Lamb Academy

Across 19 licensing visits from January 2024 to June 2026, HHSC cited 26 deficiencies at Mary's Little Lamb Academy; 26 have a recorded correction.

Visits

19

2024–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

26

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

26

Of 26 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

5

Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

1. Jun 172026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172146

2. Feb 52026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172145

3. Jan 262026

   Investigation

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905245138

4. Aug 52025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172144

5. Jul 222025

   Inspection

   3 deficiencies

   • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 25, 2025
   • 746.1309(b)Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training requiredMedium riskCorrected Jul 31, 2025
   • 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Jul 22, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172143

6. Jul 92025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172142

7. Jun 272025

   Inspection

   5 deficiencies

   • 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Jun 30, 2025
   • 746.1609Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 30, 2025
   • 746.2417(2)(B)Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesHigh riskCorrected Jun 30, 2025
   • 746.4501(b)Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerMedium riskCorrected Jun 27, 2025
   • 746.3407(12)Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Jun 27, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172141

8. Jun 252025

   Investigation

   1 deficiency

   • 746.1203(3)(D)Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 21, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905245137

9. Jun 42025

   Investigation

   8 deficiencies

   • 746.2417(2)(B)Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesHigh riskCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • 746.2425Crib ActivitiesMedium riskCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • 746.2401(3)Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and ComfortingMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • 746.2805(10)Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • 746.2805(3)Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingHigh riskCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Jul 11, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905245136

10. Feb 192025

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2419(7)Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 19, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172140

11. Dec 52024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172139

12. Nov 262024

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Opened on a report the operation made itself.

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905245135

13. Jul 32024

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905245134

14. Jun 132024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2407Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 13, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172138

15. May 222024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected May 22, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172137

16. May 142024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1613(a)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 metMedium riskCorrected May 14, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172136

17. May 62024

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1613(a)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 metMedium riskCorrected May 6, 2024
    • 746.1609Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected May 6, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172135

18. Mar 72024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.3407(7)Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary MannerMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 15, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172134

19. Jan 292024

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.4901(a)Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 1, 2024
    • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Feb 9, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172133

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Citation 746.1205(a)(4), Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1205(a)(4) in June 2025, June 2025 and July 2025. The agency describes it this way: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24242424242424242425252525252525262626746.1205(a)(4) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1609 in May 2024 and June 2025. The agency describes it this way: Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24242424242424242425252525252525262626746.1609 across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation 746.1613(a), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1613(a) in May 2024 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: 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. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24242424242424242425252525252525262626746.1613(a) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation 746.2417(2)(B), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.2417(2)(B) in June 2025 and June 2025. The agency describes it this way: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24242424242424242425252525252525262626746.2417(2)(B) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   What changed after 746.1205(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.1205(a)(4): cited in three visits, including high-risk standards.

2. 02

   What changed after 746.1609 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

3. 03

   What changed after 746.1613(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.1613(a): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

4. 04

   What changed after 746.2417(2)(B) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.2417(2)(B): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

5. 05

   What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

   Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

6. 06

   Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

   HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

• Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1792044

  Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172133

  Visit Jan 29, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172134

  Visit Mar 7, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172135

  Visit May 6, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172136

  Visit May 14, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172137

  Visit May 22, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172138

  Visit Jun 13, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905245134

  Visit Jul 3, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905245135

  Visit Nov 26, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172139

  Visit Dec 5, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172140

  Visit Feb 19, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905245136

  Visit Jun 4, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905245137

  Visit Jun 25, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172141

  Visit Jun 27, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172142

  Visit Jul 9, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172143

  Visit Jul 22, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172144

  Visit Aug 5, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905245138

  Visit Jan 26, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  View Dataset ↗
• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172145

  Visit Feb 5, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  View Dataset ↗
• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172146

  Visit Jun 17, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  View Dataset ↗

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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