Licensed Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77073
Between Sep 30, 2022 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Itty Bitty Academy for 45 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 5 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.5003 (8 times, most recently May 27, 2026).
The state lists Itty Bitty Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care.
Licensed child care homes in Texas care for children in the primary caregiver’s own residence, with no more than 12 children present at a time. They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get at least one unannounced state inspection a year. The state lists Itty Bitty Academy with a capacity of 12.
Of the 45 violations at Itty Bitty Academy, 5 fall under rules Texas weights High and 28 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 5 | 11% |
| Medium High | 28 | 62% |
| Medium | 9 | 20% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 3 | 7% |
Itty Bitty Academy had 45 violations since Sep 30, 2022, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 8 across Houston’s 103 licensed child care homes, and 3.2 per routine inspection against a median of 1 — a count of state records, not a rating.
10 rules were cited more than once at Itty Bitty Academy since Sep 30, 2022.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.5003 Medium High | 8 | The home's written emergency plan must explain how children will be evacuated, relocated, or sheltered and locked down, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the home will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text Most recent: May 27, 2026 · first: Mar 16, 2026 |
| 747.207 Medium High | 4 | The primary caregiver of a child-care home must set and follow policies that meet the standards, make sure assistants, substitutes, and household members follow the rules that apply to them, start required background checks, and report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline. The caregiver must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and never go over the home's licensed or registered capacity. Official rule text Most recent: Sep 4, 2026 · first: Mar 16, 2026 |
| 747.1313 Medium High | 3 | In a child-care home, the primary caregiver and every assistant and substitute caregiver must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. The CPR course must follow American Heart Association layperson guidelines and include hands-on practice and testing with a manikin. Official rule text Most recent: Sep 4, 2026 · first: Oct 12, 2023 |
| 747.5103 Medium High | 3 | The child-care home must have at least one 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher, or another extinguisher approved by a state or local fire marshal. Official rule text Most recent: May 27, 2026 · first: Mar 16, 2026 |
| 747.603 Medium | 3 | The child-care home must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the home, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text Most recent: May 27, 2026 · first: Mar 16, 2026 |
| 747.611 Low | 3 | For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the home, the child-care home must have a health statement within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a licensed health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text Most recent: May 27, 2026 · first: Mar 16, 2026 |
| 747.3501 Medium High | 3 | All areas children can reach in the home must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, and pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children. Official rule text Most recent: Apr 27, 2026 · first: Mar 16, 2026 |
| 747.1309 Medium | 2 | The primary caregiver of a child-care home must complete at least 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children in care, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six hours must be instructor-led, and homes caring for children under 24 months must include one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text Most recent: May 27, 2026 · first: Mar 16, 2026 |
| 747.3203 Medium High | 2 | The child-care home must clean, repair, and maintain the home, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text Most recent: Mar 16, 2026 · first: Mar 16, 2026 |
| 747.3703 Medium | 2 | The child-care home must keep proof that its dogs and cats have the vaccinations Texas law requires. It must also have a statement of health from a local veterinarian for its animals, except small rodents such as guinea pigs, mice, and hamsters. Official rule text Most recent: Mar 16, 2026 · first: Mar 16, 2026 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (from Sep 30) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 | 7 | 43 |
14 visits on record since Sep 30, 2022, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Inspection | 8 | Pending with the state |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Assessment | 2 | 2 |
| May 27, 2026 | Assessment | 7 | 7 |
| May 7, 2026 | Inspection | 18 | 6 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Inspection | 13 | 1 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Inspection | 467 | 23 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 5 | 4 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Inspection | 667 | None |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Inspection | 376 | None |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Inspection | 661 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Inspection | 455 | None |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Inspection | 268 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2022 | Inspection | 350 | None |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Inspection | 971 | None |
“Pending”: the state has not posted the outcome.
Medium High · Sep 4, 2026 · Assessment
The primary caregiver does not have current Pediatric First Aid Training and Pediatric CPR training.
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High · Sep 4, 2026 · Assessment
It was determined the primary caregiver provided Child Care Regulation with falsified training documents for CPR and First Aid.
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Medium High · May 27, 2026 · Assessment
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.
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Medium High · May 27, 2026 · Assessment
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.
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Medium High · May 27, 2026 · Assessment
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.
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Medium · May 27, 2026 · Assessment
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.
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Medium · May 27, 2026 · Assessment
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.
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Low · May 27, 2026 · Assessment
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.
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Medium High · May 27, 2026 · Assessment
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.
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Medium High · May 7, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Medium High · May 7, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Medium High · May 7, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Medium · May 7, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Medium High · May 7, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Low · May 7, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Medium High · Apr 27, 2026 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. This was corrected at inspection.
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Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will evacuate with the daily attendance record.
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Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extingusiher.
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Medium · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
The background check for a person no longer working at the operation has not inactivated.
In plain English: When a person with a background check stops being associated with the operation, the operation must mark them inactive within seven days. It must also confirm its current list of people with background checks every three months, or once a year for licensed and registered child-care homes and listed family homes. Official rule text
Medium · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
A health statement for the home's pet from a veterinarian was not available for review.
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Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
The assistant caregiver has not completed and orientation to the child care home.
In plain English: Each caregiver must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and pediatric first aid and CPR on a set schedule (before the home is registered or licensed for the primary caregiver, before being counted in the ratio for substitutes, within 90 days for assistants), then stay current. Annual training is due within 12 months of starting and every 12 months after: 30 hours for the primary caregiver, and 15 hours (registered homes) or 24 hours (licensed homes) for assistants and substitutes counted in the ratio more than ten times a year, plus yearly transportation or pool training when it applies. Official rule text (single-rule page)
Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
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Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
The grass in the backyard needs to be cut.
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Medium · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Low · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Medium · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
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.
In plain English: The child-care home must keep a file for each assistant and substitute caregiver with items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text
Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
A water hose was observed in the outside activity space.
Official text of rule 747.4815
Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
There were uncovered outlets throughout the home.
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Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
The current vaccination record for the home's pet was not available for review.
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High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
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.
In plain English: The child-care home must have a working smoke-detection system, either an electronic alarm and smoke detection system or individual electric or battery-operated smoke detectors in each room children use. Official rule text
Medium · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
The diaper changing pad has a large tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.
Official text of rule 747.3303
Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
The sheet on the play yard mattress was not fitting snugly.
Official text of rule 747.2311
Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
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.
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Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
A carbon monoxide detector is not located on the second level of the home.
Official text of rule 747.5335
Medium High · Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
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Medium · Mar 10, 2026 · Investigation (report)
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.
High · Mar 10, 2026 · Investigation (report)
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.
High · Mar 10, 2026 · Investigation (report)
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.
High · Mar 10, 2026 · Investigation (report)
A child was able to exit the home unnoticed by caregivers and returned to the home by a neighbor.
Official text of rule 747.1503
Medium High · Oct 12, 2023 · Inspection
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
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Medium High · Oct 12, 2023 · Inspection
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
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