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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77062

Little Oaks Early Learning Academy

15700 SPACE CENTER BLVD, Houston, TX 77062 · (281) 466-4808 · State permit no. 1798654

Between Jul 11, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Little Oaks Early Learning Academy for 18 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1403 (4 times, most recently May 6, 2025).

The state lists Little Oaks Early Learning Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 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, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 18 violations at Little Oaks Early Learning Academy, 4 fall under rules Texas weights High and 7 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High422%
Medium High739%
Medium528%
Medium Low00%
Low211%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Little Oaks Early Learning Academy had 18 violations since Jul 11, 2024, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Jul 11, 2024: Little Oaks Early Learning Academy 18, Houston five-year median 11This daycare18Houston median11

Repeat issues

4 rules were cited more than once at Little Oaks Early Learning Academy since Jul 11, 2024.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1403
Medium High		4Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Most recent: May 6, 2025 · first: Apr 4, 2025
746.1203
Medium High		2Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text
Most recent: May 29, 2025 · first: Oct 1, 2024
746.801
Medium		2The 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
Most recent: May 6, 2025 · first: Oct 1, 2024
746.1105
Low		2Each center employee must meet the background check rules, have a current tuberculosis exam record if the health department requires it, and complete two state affidavit forms (a notarized Form 2985 and Form 2912) before being hired. Official rule text
Most recent: Apr 4, 2025 · first: Apr 4, 2025

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Little Oaks Early Learning Academy, 2024 to 20263420249142025102026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2024 (from Jul 11)334
202591314
2026110

Every state visit

17 visits on record since Jul 11, 2024, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Aug 17, 2026Inspection188None
Oct 28, 2025Inspection576None
Aug 11, 2025Inspection1None
Jun 20, 2025Inspection2None
May 29, 2025Investigation (report)43
May 19, 2025Inspection—None
May 15, 2025Investigation (report)31
May 6, 2025Inspection4993
Apr 8, 2025Inspection—None
Apr 4, 2025Investigation (report)7None
Apr 4, 2025Inspection66
Apr 2, 2025Investigation (report)4None
Show 5 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jan 29, 2025Inspection—None
Jan 7, 2025Inspection3841
Nov 1, 2024Inspection3121
Oct 1, 2024Inspection7382
Jul 11, 2024Inspection12511

All 18 violations, newest first

High · May 29, 2025 · Investigation (report)

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

During the investigation video footage showed children outside playing on the playground equipment and the caregiver not actively supervising the children.

In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 12, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 20, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 29, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

The caregiver did not demonstrate competency or good judgment when a child in care was injured and the caregiver did not respond promptly to the needs of the child who was in pain, resulting in a delay in administering first aid treatment.

In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 12, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 20, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 29, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

Based on DFPS findings and information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver was engaged in personal activities with use of an electronic device.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 28, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 15, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance

It was reported an individual at the operation had an odor suggestive of a specific drug.

Official text of rule 746.3703

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 12, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 6, 2025 · Inspection

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

During the records review staff files were not present at the location.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 13, 2025
Correction verified:
May 13, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 6, 2025 · Inspection

746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training

During the review of records one staff file is missing several pre- service required trainings.

Official text of rule 746.1403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 13, 2025
Correction verified:
May 13, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · May 6, 2025 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

During the records review there was four staff present without a valid background check.

In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2025
Correction verified:
May 7, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

During the review of records one child was missing immunization records.

In plain English: The center 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 sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Apr 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

During review of records two staff were missing notarized affidavits in the file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 28, 2025
Correction verified:
May 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Apr 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

During the review of records two staff were missing affidavits in the files.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 28, 2025
Correction verified:
May 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium High · Apr 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training

During the review of records two staff files were missing all pre- service required trainings.

Official text of rule 746.1403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2025
Correction verified:
May 13, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.1403(a)(3)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

During the inspection two caregivers were left unsupervised with an infant and did not have the required CPR training.

Official text of rule 746.1403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2025
Correction verified:
May 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Apr 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.1403(a)(1)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation

During the review of records two staff files were missing orientation trainings.

Official text of rule 746.1403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2025
Correction verified:
May 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection

746.4315(a) - Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan

The daycare playground space is currently being shared with other programs and there is no written plan available for review. Note: corrected during inspection.

Official text of rule 746.4315

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 7, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 1, 2024 · Inspection

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

The lunch menu and foods provided today did not include a portion of vegetable servings.

In plain English: The center must serve children who eat table food regular meals and morning and afternoon snacks that follow the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal patterns, and a child may not go more than three hours without being offered food unless asleep. Drinking water must always be available, sugary drinks are only for special occasions unless the program allows them, food may not be used as a reward, and a child may not be served any food listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 1, 2024 · Inspection

746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children

Upon arrival I observe caregiver in charge of two children during naptime and attending to licensing matters. Note: corrected during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 1, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 1, 2024 · Inspection

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

The director's personnel record was missing picture ID, documentation they received personnel and center policies and orientation statement.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 11, 2024 · Inspection

746.4901(b) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth

The mulch under playground equipment did not comply with the required depth per minimum standards.

In plain English: The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 1, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Little Oaks Early Learning Academy:

Supervision and caregiver duties

Staff qualifications

Staff files and required records

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Little Oaks 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).