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Lou's Daycare

20 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 6, 2026.

4508 Lakecrest Dr, The Colony, TX 75056 · (469) 288-7878

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsThe Colony licensed centers, n=11

Serious findings0 critical, 20 serious, 4 minor across 28 inspections and 0 investigations (28 visits). Most recent serious: Apr 6, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

82% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 12

82% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical6:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1786817 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

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Not confirmed

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Apr 6, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The operation does not have documentation of drills conducted for this year.
  Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
Apr 6, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The operation does not have documentation of drills conducted for this year.
  Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
Apr 6, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The operation does not have documentation of drills conducted for this year.
  Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
Apr 6, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The operation does not have documentation of drills conducted for this year.
  Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
2025
Jun 9, 2025 to Jun 9, 20254 inspections
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- Jun 9, 2025 inspection
2024
Dec 16, 2024 to Dec 16, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Dec 16, 2024 inspection
Apr 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Two children's files are missing the special care statement.
  Corrected May 2, 2024, verified May 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(13).
Apr 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Two children's files are missing the special care statement.
  Corrected May 2, 2024, verified May 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(13).
Apr 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Two children's files are missing the special care statement.
  Corrected May 2, 2024, verified May 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(13).
Apr 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Two children's files are missing the special care statement.
  Corrected May 2, 2024, verified May 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(13).
Feb 13, 2024 to Mar 12, 20248 inspections
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2023
Nov 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 15, 2023. Standard 747.5003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The fire extinguisher was no longer usable with the arrow being in the recharge direction.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policies were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 5, 2023. Standard 747.207(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  One household member does not have orientation completed.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 20, 2023. Standard 747.905(2).
Nov 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policies were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 5, 2023. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The fire extinguisher was no longer usable with the arrow being in the recharge direction.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 15, 2023. Standard 747.5003(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  One household member does not have orientation completed.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 20, 2023. Standard 747.905(2).
Nov 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policies were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 5, 2023. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The fire extinguisher was no longer usable with the arrow being in the recharge direction.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 15, 2023. Standard 747.5003(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  One household member does not have orientation completed.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 20, 2023. Standard 747.905(2).
Nov 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policies were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 5, 2023. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The fire extinguisher was no longer usable with the arrow being in the recharge direction.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 15, 2023. Standard 747.5003(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  One household member does not have orientation completed.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 20, 2023. Standard 747.905(2).

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Bright Beginnings Childcare LLC	Infant–School	12	6:30a–6p	4 ser
Christy Mcbride	Toddler–Pre-K	3	7a–5:30p	No findings
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Lou's Daycarethis page
Infant–School · 12 places20 ser·4 min
Ana Hernandez
Toddler–Pre-K · 3 placesNo findings
Aspiring Angels Child Care
Infant–School · 12 placesClear
Bonnetta Johnson
Infant–School · 12 places32 ser
Bright Beginnings Childcare LLC
Infant–School · 12 places4 ser
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