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La Petite Academy

Child care center · 1810 W 18TH ST, Houston, TX 77008-1204 · License 133307- 684

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 102. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (248)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots in the toddler classroom were not labeled.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheet or documentation on when she is in the operation.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection I observed one caregiver caring for 17 children with a specified age group of 2 years. Raito is 1:11, the caregiver was over ratio by 6.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
The operation did not report to licensing that a part of their building unsafe and unsanitary for children.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In the two year old classroom all cots were not labeled with children's names or numbers
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the pre-K classroom they was paint coming off the wall and in the pre-school classroom board coming off the wall.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver stated they had 15 children, when I counted it was 16 children in care. Corrected: When the caregiver ensure all children were checked in and recounted the children.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection report.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed without safety straps in highchairs. Corrected: When the caregiver fastened the safety straps.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One of the children were observed to have allergies and did not have a food allergy plan.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill the month of February.
3 746.3309(a)(1) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Parent Choice
The operation does not have a written agreement in regard to the parent providing snacks for their child while in care.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
CCR reviewed the operation's fire drill practices and found that the fire drills were not completed within three minutes for the months of March, April, and May.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
It was observed the operation did not have the most updated sanitation inspection. The last inspection was 2/22/2022.
4 746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
A child went over more than 3 hours without eating while in care at the operation.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child is missing immunization recrods.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infants did not have an updated feeding instruction form.
3 746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
In the operational policies the operation did not have how parents could find the most recent inspection report or how the parent could contact the local licensing office.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
They was not documentation for training hours for the director or five caregivers.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
In the toddler classroom they was a child that was 17 months old the oldest child in the class was 3 years old, which is more then 18 months older then the youngest child.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
An caregiver was missing a affidavit in their file.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
The child was left alone in a classroom unsupervised by a caregiver.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
I was able to see four out of the five caregiver training. One caregiver is still missing the training documentation.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation failed to report to licesning a change in director.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has three playground equipment that does not meet the required six inches of loose fill.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
A caregiver did not wash their hands after cleaning a child's nose.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how children 24 months and with limited mobility, will be evacuated out of the operation.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the inspection it was found 4 out of 7 child records did not have a health statement on file.
3 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
The operation's current health inspection report was not available during the inspection.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation failed to report to licesning a change in director.
3 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
The operation's current health inspection report was not available during the inspection.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots in the toddler classroom were not labeled.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill the month of February.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
They was not documentation for training hours for the director or five caregivers.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection report.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
In the toddler classroom they was a child that was 17 months old the oldest child in the class was 3 years old, which is more then 18 months older then the youngest child.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
The child was left alone in a classroom unsupervised by a caregiver.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
The operation did not report to licensing that a part of their building unsafe and unsanitary for children.
3 746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
In the operational policies the operation did not have how parents could find the most recent inspection report or how the parent could contact the local licensing office.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In the two year old classroom all cots were not labeled with children's names or numbers
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
A caregiver did not wash their hands after cleaning a child's nose.
3 746.3309(a)(1) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Parent Choice
The operation does not have a written agreement in regard to the parent providing snacks for their child while in care.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One of the children were observed to have allergies and did not have a food allergy plan.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver stated they had 15 children, when I counted it was 16 children in care. Corrected: When the caregiver ensure all children were checked in and recounted the children.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how children 24 months and with limited mobility, will be evacuated out of the operation.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child is missing immunization recrods.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the inspection it was found 4 out of 7 child records did not have a health statement on file.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
I was able to see four out of the five caregiver training. One caregiver is still missing the training documentation.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has three playground equipment that does not meet the required six inches of loose fill.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infants did not have an updated feeding instruction form.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
CCR reviewed the operation's fire drill practices and found that the fire drills were not completed within three minutes for the months of March, April, and May.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
It was observed the operation did not have the most updated sanitation inspection. The last inspection was 2/22/2022.
4 746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
A child went over more than 3 hours without eating while in care at the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the pre-K classroom they was paint coming off the wall and in the pre-school classroom board coming off the wall.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheet or documentation on when she is in the operation.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
An caregiver was missing a affidavit in their file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection I observed one caregiver caring for 17 children with a specified age group of 2 years. Raito is 1:11, the caregiver was over ratio by 6.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed without safety straps in highchairs. Corrected: When the caregiver fastened the safety straps.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
CCR reviewed the operation's fire drill practices and found that the fire drills were not completed within three minutes for the months of March, April, and May.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheet or documentation on when she is in the operation.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One of the children were observed to have allergies and did not have a food allergy plan.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infants did not have an updated feeding instruction form.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
A caregiver did not wash their hands after cleaning a child's nose.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots in the toddler classroom were not labeled.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
The child was left alone in a classroom unsupervised by a caregiver.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child is missing immunization recrods.
3 746.3309(a)(1) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Parent Choice
The operation does not have a written agreement in regard to the parent providing snacks for their child while in care.
4 746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
A child went over more than 3 hours without eating while in care at the operation.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation failed to report to licesning a change in director.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
It was observed the operation did not have the most updated sanitation inspection. The last inspection was 2/22/2022.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection I observed one caregiver caring for 17 children with a specified age group of 2 years. Raito is 1:11, the caregiver was over ratio by 6.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
In the toddler classroom they was a child that was 17 months old the oldest child in the class was 3 years old, which is more then 18 months older then the youngest child.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver stated they had 15 children, when I counted it was 16 children in care. Corrected: When the caregiver ensure all children were checked in and recounted the children.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the pre-K classroom they was paint coming off the wall and in the pre-school classroom board coming off the wall.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
The operation did not report to licensing that a part of their building unsafe and unsanitary for children.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has three playground equipment that does not meet the required six inches of loose fill.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In the two year old classroom all cots were not labeled with children's names or numbers
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
3 746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
In the operational policies the operation did not have how parents could find the most recent inspection report or how the parent could contact the local licensing office.
3 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
The operation's current health inspection report was not available during the inspection.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how children 24 months and with limited mobility, will be evacuated out of the operation.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection report.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
They was not documentation for training hours for the director or five caregivers.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill the month of February.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
I was able to see four out of the five caregiver training. One caregiver is still missing the training documentation.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the inspection it was found 4 out of 7 child records did not have a health statement on file.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed without safety straps in highchairs. Corrected: When the caregiver fastened the safety straps.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
An caregiver was missing a affidavit in their file.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how children 24 months and with limited mobility, will be evacuated out of the operation.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed without safety straps in highchairs. Corrected: When the caregiver fastened the safety straps.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the pre-K classroom they was paint coming off the wall and in the pre-school classroom board coming off the wall.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
The operation did not report to licensing that a part of their building unsafe and unsanitary for children.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill the month of February.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
An caregiver was missing a affidavit in their file.
3 746.3309(a)(1) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Parent Choice
The operation does not have a written agreement in regard to the parent providing snacks for their child while in care.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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