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Itty Bitty Academy

Family child care home · 1043 VERDE TRAILS DRIVE, Houston, TX 77073-1855 · License 1752804

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Poor

Capacity 12. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (344)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheet on the play yard mattress was not fitting snugly.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
4 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
4 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
1 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
As of 5/27/26, the required children's health statements have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor. The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
The background check for a person no longer working at the operation has not inactivated.
4 747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
4 747.1303(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation
The assistant caregiver has not completed and orientation to the child care home.
4 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
The following items were accessible to children: 1. Cleaning supplies were in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. 2. Bug spray repellant, body spray, hand sanitizer and deodorant were on a counter. 3. Spray paint on the outside activity space.
4 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There were uncovered outlets throughout the home.
4 747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing pad has a large tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.
4 747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
3 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
As of 5/27/26, verification the required make-up training hours were completed has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
4 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
As of 5/27/26, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
4 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The promotion of indoor and outdoor activity; including the duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity; recommended clothing and footwear and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent's Rights 4. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 5. Water activities offered. 6. Field trips offered.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass in the backyard needs to be cut.
5 747.303(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director/primary caregiver failed to report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a child exiting the facility without being supervised and being returned by a neighbor.
4 747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
1 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
3 747.901 - Personnel Records
Of the two personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Hire date for the assistant caregiver. 2. How the assistant caregiver meets the education requirements. 3. Documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbook were received. 4. Pre-employment affidavit for the assistant caregiver 5. Notarized affidavit for the primary and assistant caregiver.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The following hazards were observed in the outside activity space: 1. A ladder, BBQ grills and a dolly. 2. The protective barrier is not around the AC unit to prevent access to children in care.
3 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The current vaccination record for the home's pet was not available for review.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked the date of admission. 5. One lacked a shot record.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extingusiher.
1 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Of the four childrne's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent statingthe child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
4 747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
4 747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will evacuate with the daily attendance record.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
The smoke detector in the front area of the home was not working. Also, there is not a smoke detector in the room at the back of the home. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the emergency preparedness plan have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
3 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
A health statement for the home's pet from a veterinarian was not available for review.
5 747.1503(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was able to exit the home unnoticed by caregivers and returned to the home by a neighbor.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
As of 5/27/26, the required updates children's records have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
4 747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
A carbon monoxide detector is not located on the second level of the home.
4 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
4 747.4815(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
A water hose was observed in the outside activity space.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan lacked the following information: 1. How children will be evacuated to the safe area and alternate location; including how children under 2 and children with limited mobility may need assistance. 2. The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 3. The address of the alternate shelter.
5 747.305(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The director/primary caregiver failed to immediately notify the child's parent of an incident that placed the child at risk when the child exited the facility unsupervised and was subsequently returned by a neighbor.
3 747.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An Incident report was not completed regarding for an incident that placed a child at risk when the child exited the facility without being supervised.
3 747.901 - Personnel Records
Of the two personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Hire date for the assistant caregiver. 2. How the assistant caregiver meets the education requirements. 3. Documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbook were received. 4. Pre-employment affidavit for the assistant caregiver 5. Notarized affidavit for the primary and assistant caregiver.
4 747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing pad has a large tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.
4 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
5 747.1503(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was able to exit the home unnoticed by caregivers and returned to the home by a neighbor.
4 747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
The smoke detector in the front area of the home was not working. Also, there is not a smoke detector in the room at the back of the home. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The current vaccination record for the home's pet was not available for review.
4 747.4815(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
A water hose was observed in the outside activity space.
1 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Of the four childrne's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent statingthe child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
As of 5/27/26, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
4 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
4 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The promotion of indoor and outdoor activity; including the duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity; recommended clothing and footwear and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent's Rights 4. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 5. Water activities offered. 6. Field trips offered.
1 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
As of 5/27/26, the required children's health statements have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor. The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
5 747.303(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director/primary caregiver failed to report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a child exiting the facility without being supervised and being returned by a neighbor.
4 747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
A carbon monoxide detector is not located on the second level of the home.
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass in the backyard needs to be cut.
4 747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
The background check for a person no longer working at the operation has not inactivated.
3 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
1 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
4 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
The following items were accessible to children: 1. Cleaning supplies were in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. 2. Bug spray repellant, body spray, hand sanitizer and deodorant were on a counter. 3. Spray paint on the outside activity space.
4 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There were uncovered outlets throughout the home.
4 747.1303(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation
The assistant caregiver has not completed and orientation to the child care home.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extingusiher.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked the date of admission. 5. One lacked a shot record.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
As of 5/27/26, the required updates children's records have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
4 747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan lacked the following information: 1. How children will be evacuated to the safe area and alternate location; including how children under 2 and children with limited mobility may need assistance. 2. The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 3. The address of the alternate shelter.
3 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
As of 5/27/26, verification the required make-up training hours were completed has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
4 747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheet on the play yard mattress was not fitting snugly.
4 747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will evacuate with the daily attendance record.
4 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
5 747.305(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The director/primary caregiver failed to immediately notify the child's parent of an incident that placed the child at risk when the child exited the facility unsupervised and was subsequently returned by a neighbor.
3 747.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An Incident report was not completed regarding for an incident that placed a child at risk when the child exited the facility without being supervised.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The following hazards were observed in the outside activity space: 1. A ladder, BBQ grills and a dolly. 2. The protective barrier is not around the AC unit to prevent access to children in care.
3 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
A health statement for the home's pet from a veterinarian was not available for review.
4 747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
4 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the emergency preparedness plan have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
4 747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
3 747.901 - Personnel Records
Of the two personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Hire date for the assistant caregiver. 2. How the assistant caregiver meets the education requirements. 3. Documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbook were received. 4. Pre-employment affidavit for the assistant caregiver 5. Notarized affidavit for the primary and assistant caregiver.
4 747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheet on the play yard mattress was not fitting snugly.
3 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
As of 5/27/26, verification the required make-up training hours were completed has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
4 747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will evacuate with the daily attendance record.
3 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
4 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The promotion of indoor and outdoor activity; including the duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity; recommended clothing and footwear and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent's Rights 4. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 5. Water activities offered. 6. Field trips offered.
4 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
4 747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The following hazards were observed in the outside activity space: 1. A ladder, BBQ grills and a dolly. 2. The protective barrier is not around the AC unit to prevent access to children in care.
4 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extingusiher.
4 747.1303(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation
The assistant caregiver has not completed and orientation to the child care home.
4 747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing pad has a large tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.

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

Inspections (48)

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

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