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Lil Learners Academy

Child care center · 9712 FONDREN RD, Houston, TX 77096-3616 · License 1522751

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 90. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (144)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Documentation of a current Driver's License for one of the daycare drivers was not available for review upon request.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Records were reviewed for 10 children in care. I child did not have a valid immunization exemption on file. The exemption was observed to be a photocopy and the original was not available for review.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
I observed the playground with a broken sharp fence board and nails protruding through the fence.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Upon arrival, the caregiver in the infant room was observed sitting in a chair outside of the room while supervising infants. Three infants were observed to be awake and walking around. There were no other caregivers present in the room.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection an infant was observed in their crib which contained loosely fitted sheets. Note: The provider removed the loose fitting sheets during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
During the inspection a slide and balancing beam were observed over concrete with no loose fill or unitary surfacing materials.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the trainers qualifications.
1 746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the length of training hours for the transportation training.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
1 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing 24 clock hours of annual training was completed. An additional 6.5 hours is needed.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One caregiver in charge of a group of children 4-21 months was not aware of the ages of the children in care. When asked the ages of the children. The caregiver stated the oldest child in the room was 12 months. The oldest in the room was 21 months.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A sink in the infant room was observed to be full of toys. The caregiver indicated the sink is used to clean toys, wash hands, and clean bottles.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants observed on a table highchair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on interview with staff and children there is enough evidence to validate that a staff scream at children when not following the rules.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Several cots were observed to be too close together and did not provide adequate walking space for staff or children.
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 staff file evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language which has not been translated to English.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's products safety certificate was last completed 2/19/2020 NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the CPSC was completed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several broken toys were observed on the playground. The surfacing used on the climbing structure not observed to be maintained. Several pieces of the surfacing were observed to be separating and creating tripping hazards. In some areas, grass could be seen growing through the surfacing.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A broken toy on the playground was observed to be collecting water.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
During the inspection a slide and balancing beam were observed over concrete with no loose fill or unitary surfacing materials.
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 staff file evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language which has not been translated to English.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants observed on a table highchair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection an infant was observed in their crib which contained loosely fitted sheets. Note: The provider removed the loose fitting sheets during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One caregiver in charge of a group of children 4-21 months was not aware of the ages of the children in care. When asked the ages of the children. The caregiver stated the oldest child in the room was 12 months. The oldest in the room was 21 months.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A sink in the infant room was observed to be full of toys. The caregiver indicated the sink is used to clean toys, wash hands, and clean bottles.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on interview with staff and children there is enough evidence to validate that a staff scream at children when not following the rules.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Several cots were observed to be too close together and did not provide adequate walking space for staff or children.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the trainers qualifications.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Documentation of a current Driver's License for one of the daycare drivers was not available for review upon request.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Upon arrival, the caregiver in the infant room was observed sitting in a chair outside of the room while supervising infants. Three infants were observed to be awake and walking around. There were no other caregivers present in the room.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several broken toys were observed on the playground. The surfacing used on the climbing structure not observed to be maintained. Several pieces of the surfacing were observed to be separating and creating tripping hazards. In some areas, grass could be seen growing through the surfacing.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
1 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing 24 clock hours of annual training was completed. An additional 6.5 hours is needed.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
I observed the playground with a broken sharp fence board and nails protruding through the fence.
1 746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the length of training hours for the transportation training.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A broken toy on the playground was observed to be collecting water.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Records were reviewed for 10 children in care. I child did not have a valid immunization exemption on file. The exemption was observed to be a photocopy and the original was not available for review.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's products safety certificate was last completed 2/19/2020 NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the CPSC was completed during the inspection.
Yes
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the trainers qualifications.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Documentation of a current Driver's License for one of the daycare drivers was not available for review upon request.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Records were reviewed for 10 children in care. I child did not have a valid immunization exemption on file. The exemption was observed to be a photocopy and the original was not available for review.
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 staff file evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language which has not been translated to English.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
1 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing 24 clock hours of annual training was completed. An additional 6.5 hours is needed.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A broken toy on the playground was observed to be collecting water.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One caregiver in charge of a group of children 4-21 months was not aware of the ages of the children in care. When asked the ages of the children. The caregiver stated the oldest child in the room was 12 months. The oldest in the room was 21 months.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants observed on a table highchair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several broken toys were observed on the playground. The surfacing used on the climbing structure not observed to be maintained. Several pieces of the surfacing were observed to be separating and creating tripping hazards. In some areas, grass could be seen growing through the surfacing.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Several cots were observed to be too close together and did not provide adequate walking space for staff or children.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
During the inspection a slide and balancing beam were observed over concrete with no loose fill or unitary surfacing materials.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A sink in the infant room was observed to be full of toys. The caregiver indicated the sink is used to clean toys, wash hands, and clean bottles.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection an infant was observed in their crib which contained loosely fitted sheets. Note: The provider removed the loose fitting sheets during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's products safety certificate was last completed 2/19/2020 NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the CPSC was completed during the inspection.
Yes
1 746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the length of training hours for the transportation training.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
I observed the playground with a broken sharp fence board and nails protruding through the fence.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on interview with staff and children there is enough evidence to validate that a staff scream at children when not following the rules.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Upon arrival, the caregiver in the infant room was observed sitting in a chair outside of the room while supervising infants. Three infants were observed to be awake and walking around. There were no other caregivers present in the room.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants observed on a table highchair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Records were reviewed for 10 children in care. I child did not have a valid immunization exemption on file. The exemption was observed to be a photocopy and the original was not available for review.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
During the inspection a slide and balancing beam were observed over concrete with no loose fill or unitary surfacing materials.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on interview with staff and children there is enough evidence to validate that a staff scream at children when not following the rules.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One caregiver in charge of a group of children 4-21 months was not aware of the ages of the children in care. When asked the ages of the children. The caregiver stated the oldest child in the room was 12 months. The oldest in the room was 21 months.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection an infant was observed in their crib which contained loosely fitted sheets. Note: The provider removed the loose fitting sheets during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Documentation of a current Driver's License for one of the daycare drivers was not available for review upon request.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
1 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing 24 clock hours of annual training was completed. An additional 6.5 hours is needed.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the trainers qualifications.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A broken toy on the playground was observed to be collecting water.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Several cots were observed to be too close together and did not provide adequate walking space for staff or children.
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 staff file evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language which has not been translated to English.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several broken toys were observed on the playground. The surfacing used on the climbing structure not observed to be maintained. Several pieces of the surfacing were observed to be separating and creating tripping hazards. In some areas, grass could be seen growing through the surfacing.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A sink in the infant room was observed to be full of toys. The caregiver indicated the sink is used to clean toys, wash hands, and clean bottles.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's products safety certificate was last completed 2/19/2020 NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the CPSC was completed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
I observed the playground with a broken sharp fence board and nails protruding through the fence.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Upon arrival, the caregiver in the infant room was observed sitting in a chair outside of the room while supervising infants. Three infants were observed to be awake and walking around. There were no other caregivers present in the room.
1 746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the length of training hours for the transportation training.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants observed on a table highchair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Documentation of a current Driver's License for one of the daycare drivers was not available for review upon request.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's products safety certificate was last completed 2/19/2020 NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the CPSC was completed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several broken toys were observed on the playground. The surfacing used on the climbing structure not observed to be maintained. Several pieces of the surfacing were observed to be separating and creating tripping hazards. In some areas, grass could be seen growing through the surfacing.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on interview with staff and children there is enough evidence to validate that a staff scream at children when not following the rules.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Several cots were observed to be too close together and did not provide adequate walking space for staff or children.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A broken toy on the playground was observed to be collecting water.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One caregiver in charge of a group of children 4-21 months was not aware of the ages of the children in care. When asked the ages of the children. The caregiver stated the oldest child in the room was 12 months. The oldest in the room was 21 months.
1 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the trainers qualifications.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
1 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing 24 clock hours of annual training was completed. An additional 6.5 hours is needed.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A sink in the infant room was observed to be full of toys. The caregiver indicated the sink is used to clean toys, wash hands, and clean bottles.
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 staff file evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language which has not been translated to English.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Records were reviewed for 10 children in care. I child did not have a valid immunization exemption on file. The exemption was observed to be a photocopy and the original was not available for review.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Upon arrival, the caregiver in the infant room was observed sitting in a chair outside of the room while supervising infants. Three infants were observed to be awake and walking around. There were no other caregivers present in the room.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
I observed the playground with a broken sharp fence board and nails protruding through the fence.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection an infant was observed in their crib which contained loosely fitted sheets. Note: The provider removed the loose fitting sheets during the inspection.
Yes
1 746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the length of training hours for the transportation training.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
During the inspection a slide and balancing beam were observed over concrete with no loose fill or unitary surfacing materials.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants observed on a table highchair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Records were reviewed for 10 children in care. I child did not have a valid immunization exemption on file. The exemption was observed to be a photocopy and the original was not available for review.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection an infant was observed in their crib which contained loosely fitted sheets. Note: The provider removed the loose fitting sheets during the inspection.
Yes
1 746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the length of training hours for the transportation training.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
I observed the playground with a broken sharp fence board and nails protruding through the fence.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Upon arrival, the caregiver in the infant room was observed sitting in a chair outside of the room while supervising infants. Three infants were observed to be awake and walking around. There were no other caregivers present in the room.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A broken toy on the playground was observed to be collecting water.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Several cots were observed to be too close together and did not provide adequate walking space for staff or children.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Documentation of a current Driver's License for one of the daycare drivers was not available for review upon request.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several broken toys were observed on the playground. The surfacing used on the climbing structure not observed to be maintained. Several pieces of the surfacing were observed to be separating and creating tripping hazards. In some areas, grass could be seen growing through the surfacing.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (48)

48 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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