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Yitzabeth Mercedes Marcano

4 critical, 16 serious findings across 8 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 22, 2025.

24611 Lakecrest Pine Trl, Katy, TX 77493 · (346) 368-5211

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsKaty licensed centers, n=174

Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 8 inspections and 0 investigations (8 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 22, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

71% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Registered

Practical7a–5pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1796284 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2025
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  A room where children are cared for did not have a smoke detector.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2025, verified Jul 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A montly fire drill practice had not been completed in the following months: January, March, April, and June.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies lacked a policy on indoor and outdoor active play.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Jul 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The operation had a 1A:10BC fire extinguisher and not hte 3A-40BC.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Jul 23, 2025. Standard 747.5103.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  A room where children are cared for did not have a smoke detector.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2025, verified Jul 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A montly fire drill practice had not been completed in the following months: January, March, April, and June.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies lacked a policy on indoor and outdoor active play.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Jul 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The operation had a 1A:10BC fire extinguisher and not hte 3A-40BC.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Jul 23, 2025. Standard 747.5103.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  A room where children are cared for did not have a smoke detector.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2025, verified Jul 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The operation had a 1A:10BC fire extinguisher and not hte 3A-40BC.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Jul 23, 2025. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A montly fire drill practice had not been completed in the following months: January, March, April, and June.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies lacked a policy on indoor and outdoor active play.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Jul 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  A room where children are cared for did not have a smoke detector.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2025, verified Jul 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The operation had a 1A:10BC fire extinguisher and not hte 3A-40BC.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Jul 23, 2025. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A montly fire drill practice had not been completed in the following months: January, March, April, and June.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies lacked a policy on indoor and outdoor active play.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Jul 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
2024
Jun 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operation did not have all of the required information in the operational polices as required by minimum standards.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).
Jun 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operation did not have all of the required information in the operational polices as required by minimum standards.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).
Jun 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operation did not have all of the required information in the operational polices as required by minimum standards.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).
Jun 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operation did not have all of the required information in the operational polices as required by minimum standards.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).

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Compare nearby

Licensed homes in zip 77493, same 36-month window.

Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Yitzabeth Mercedes Marcano this page	Infant–School	12	7a–5p	4 crit·16 ser
Aliamni Herrera	Toddler–Pre-K	3	7a–6p	4 crit
Carmen Teresa Perez Home Daycare	Infant–School	12	6a–6p	8 ser·4 min
Carolina del Carmen Ferrer-Acosta	Toddler–School	3	6a–6p	No findings
Chaithanya Kothapally	Infant–Toddler	3	8a–6p	No findings
Children and Minds	Infant–School	12	6a–6:30p	4 crit·4 ser
Curiouscubs	Infant–School	12	7a–6p	12 crit·52 ser

Yitzabeth Mercedes Marcanothis page
Infant–School · 12 places4 crit·16 ser
Aliamni Herrera
Toddler–Pre-K · 3 places4 crit
Carmen Teresa Perez Home Daycare
Infant–School · 12 places8 ser·4 min
Carolina del Carmen Ferrer-Acosta
Toddler–School · 3 placesNo findings
Chaithanya Kothapally
Infant–Toddler · 3 placesNo findings
Children and Minds
Infant–School · 12 places4 crit·4 ser
Curiouscubs
Infant–School · 12 places12 crit·52 ser