13277 KATY FWY, Houston, TX 77079 · (832) 883-1503 · State permit no. 1579740
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited BridgePoint Early Learning Academy for 12 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 6 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.3401 (2 times, most recently Oct 18, 2024).
The state lists BridgePoint Early Learning Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu). Programs on file: Drop-In Care, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 12 violations, newest first
High · Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection
746.2411(2)(H) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Mesh Securely Attached
Observed a toddler awake in a play yard with a visible, approximately quarter- sized hole in the mesh.
In plain English: Play yards (mesh or fabric-sided cribs) must be used as the manufacturer directs and must have a firm, flat, snug-fitting mattress made for that model with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, sides that latch when raised, mesh openings of 1/4 inch or less, and a label with the infant's name or number. An infant may never be left in a play yard with a side folded down. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 17, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Sep 17, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Observed a photocopy of an immunization exemption form maintained in the record for a child enrolled at the operation.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 17, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Sep 17, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Low · Sep 4, 2025 · Inspection
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
One caregiver did not have their education translated to English.
Official text of rule 746.1045
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 18, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Sep 8, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Oct 18, 2024 · Assessment
746.3401(c)(1) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
Operation did not have letter from Local Health Department or judge stating that sanitation inspection not available. Must be renewed annually.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 24, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Sep 17, 2024 · Inspection
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Use zone for toddler slide is less than minimum six feet.
In plain English: The use zone in front of the entry and along the sides of a slide must extend at least six feet. In front of the slide exit it must extend at least six feet for slides six feet high or less, and for taller slides it must equal the platform's height above the surfacing, up to eight feet, without overlapping other equipment's use zones. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 8, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 21, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Sep 17, 2024 · Inspection
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One caregiver did not have cuurent annual training on SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 21, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Sep 17, 2024 · Inspection
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Annual certification of childrens prioducts was expired, last signed 8/10/2023.
In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 21, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Sep 17, 2024 · Inspection
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director is missing current annual training on administering medication.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 21, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Sep 17, 2024 · Inspection
746.3401(c)(1) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
Operation did not have letter from Local Health Department or judge stating that sanitation inspection not available. Must be renewed annually.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Sep 17, 2024 · Inspection
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Operations Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing the following items: (1)Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down of children including: (B)How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments (C)The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather (D) An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?) (F) How children in attendance at the time of the emergency willbe accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter. (2)Communication, including: (A)The emergency telephone number that is on file with us and (B)How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us and (3)How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: (A)Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care (B)Authorization for emergency care for each child in care and (C)The child tracking system information for children in care (4)How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released and (5)How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 21, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
During this inspection I observed infants laying in cribs. Two mattresses were observed in two of the cribs. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 21, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Maintenance checklists were not available for review during this inspection.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 22, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 21, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for BridgePoint Early Learning Academy; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).