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Unique Learners Academy

Child care center · 7634 BELLFORT ST, Houston, TX 77061-1704 · License 1786344

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 79. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (216)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Bottles were observed on the infant changing table. Note: Pictures were taken during inspection.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child exiting the building.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were several safety concerns on the outdoor play area including a hole in the fence behind a play hose that could allow for a small child to slip through, gates that were open and a broken gate which could allow for a child to get out of the fenced area. There was also trash on the playground.
4 746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
A caregiver was observed not washing an infants hands after completing a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infants hands.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five out of five staff folders reviewed were missing the training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have their most recent immunizations in their file.
4 746.2202(3) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone for the "Jeep" equipment does not extend at least six feet on each side.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations fire inspection permit expired 6/10/2025.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the school age classroom was unsupervised.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was observed in the back of the transportation unsecured. Note: Photo was taken.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the four students in care and the information was not posted.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
The infant and toddler classrooms did not have posted written activity plans.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
The infant caregiver was observed leaving the infant classroom unspervised to answer the front door.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zones in front of two slides were blocked on the smaller playset.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child exiting the building.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation had not documented their smoke detector or fire extinguisher checks. This was corrected when the director re-checked the items and documented them on the correct licensing form.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
Based on the evidence obtained, the school age caregiver prepares food in the kitchen while in ratio.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Two caregivers did not know the ages of children in their care. This was corrected when the person in charge knew the information for the children in care.
Yes
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the children she was supervising.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zone in front of the slide did not extend at least six feet.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the preponderance of evidence good judgement was not used when a caregiver was videoed using profound language such as cursing in front of children.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
There was sufficient evidence to support the allegations that a caregiver disciplined their child at the operation.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have their most recent immunizations in their file.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five out of five staff folders reviewed were missing the training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child exiting the building.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zones in front of two slides were blocked on the smaller playset.
Yes
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the four students in care and the information was not posted.
4 746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
A caregiver was observed not washing an infants hands after completing a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infants hands.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was observed in the back of the transportation unsecured. Note: Photo was taken.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the preponderance of evidence good judgement was not used when a caregiver was videoed using profound language such as cursing in front of children.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
The infant and toddler classrooms did not have posted written activity plans.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child exiting the building.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Bottles were observed on the infant changing table. Note: Pictures were taken during inspection.
Yes
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the children she was supervising.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the school age classroom was unsupervised.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zone in front of the slide did not extend at least six feet.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations fire inspection permit expired 6/10/2025.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone for the "Jeep" equipment does not extend at least six feet on each side.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation had not documented their smoke detector or fire extinguisher checks. This was corrected when the director re-checked the items and documented them on the correct licensing form.
Yes
4 746.2202(3) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
There was sufficient evidence to support the allegations that a caregiver disciplined their child at the operation.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Two caregivers did not know the ages of children in their care. This was corrected when the person in charge knew the information for the children in care.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
Based on the evidence obtained, the school age caregiver prepares food in the kitchen while in ratio.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were several safety concerns on the outdoor play area including a hole in the fence behind a play hose that could allow for a small child to slip through, gates that were open and a broken gate which could allow for a child to get out of the fenced area. There was also trash on the playground.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
The infant caregiver was observed leaving the infant classroom unspervised to answer the front door.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was observed in the back of the transportation unsecured. Note: Photo was taken.
4 746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
Based on the evidence obtained, the school age caregiver prepares food in the kitchen while in ratio.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Two caregivers did not know the ages of children in their care. This was corrected when the person in charge knew the information for the children in care.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
There was sufficient evidence to support the allegations that a caregiver disciplined their child at the operation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the preponderance of evidence good judgement was not used when a caregiver was videoed using profound language such as cursing in front of children.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone for the "Jeep" equipment does not extend at least six feet on each side.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child exiting the building.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
The infant caregiver was observed leaving the infant classroom unspervised to answer the front door.
4 746.2202(3) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
The infant and toddler classrooms did not have posted written activity plans.
4 746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
A caregiver was observed not washing an infants hands after completing a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infants hands.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the children she was supervising.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the school age classroom was unsupervised.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were several safety concerns on the outdoor play area including a hole in the fence behind a play hose that could allow for a small child to slip through, gates that were open and a broken gate which could allow for a child to get out of the fenced area. There was also trash on the playground.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five out of five staff folders reviewed were missing the training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the four students in care and the information was not posted.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child exiting the building.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zones in front of two slides were blocked on the smaller playset.
Yes
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zone in front of the slide did not extend at least six feet.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Bottles were observed on the infant changing table. Note: Pictures were taken during inspection.
Yes
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation had not documented their smoke detector or fire extinguisher checks. This was corrected when the director re-checked the items and documented them on the correct licensing form.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations fire inspection permit expired 6/10/2025.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have their most recent immunizations in their file.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations fire inspection permit expired 6/10/2025.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone for the "Jeep" equipment does not extend at least six feet on each side.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Bottles were observed on the infant changing table. Note: Pictures were taken during inspection.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have their most recent immunizations in their file.
4 746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
Based on the evidence obtained, the school age caregiver prepares food in the kitchen while in ratio.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
The infant and toddler classrooms did not have posted written activity plans.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
The infant caregiver was observed leaving the infant classroom unspervised to answer the front door.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child exiting the building.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child exiting the building.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the school age classroom was unsupervised.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the children she was supervising.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was observed in the back of the transportation unsecured. Note: Photo was taken.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the preponderance of evidence good judgement was not used when a caregiver was videoed using profound language such as cursing in front of children.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the four students in care and the information was not posted.
4 746.2202(3) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.

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

Inspections (128)

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

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