Licensed Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77067

TNT Learning Academy

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1379767.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited TNT Learning Academy for 16 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections; 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.1503 (2 times, most recently Feb 7, 2024).

The state lists TNT Learning 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, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care.

What rules a licensed child care home follows

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 TNT Learning Academy with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 16 violations at TNT Learning Academy, 4 fall under rules Texas weights High and 8 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High425%
Medium High850%
Medium425%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care homes

TNT Learning Academy had 16 violations in five years, more than the median of 8 across Houston’s 103 licensed child care homes, and 2.3 per routine inspection against a median of 1 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: TNT Learning Academy 16, Houston five-year median 8This daycare16Houston median8

Repeat issues

3 rules were cited more than once at TNT Learning Academy in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.1503
High
2Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Most recent: Feb 7, 2024 · first: Jan 24, 2024
747.2311
Medium High
2Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Most recent: Feb 7, 2024 · first: Jan 24, 2024
747.3303
Medium High
2Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Most recent: Jan 24, 2024 · first: Jan 24, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at TNT Learning Academy, 2021 to 20260020211320221120233112024102025112026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022113
2023111
20243311
2025110
2026111

Every state visit

7 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jan 14, 2026Inspection6541
Jan 16, 2025Inspection625None
Feb 21, 2024Inspection4None
Feb 7, 2024Inspection74
Jan 24, 2024Inspection4217
Feb 16, 2023Inspection5871
Feb 28, 2022Inspection4623

All 16 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at TNT Learning Academy changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

Medium · Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

The primary caregiver did not complete training in understanding building and premises safety, food allergies and handling and storing of hazardous materials for the April 2024-April 2025.training year.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 21, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 7, 2024 · Inspection

747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home

The child care home was over the capacity of 12. There were a total of 14 children in care, ages 12 months to 3 years old.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 7, 2024 · Inspection

747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home

There were 11 children in care with one caregiver. There were 4-children ages 12-14 months old and 7-children ages 2-3 years old.

Official text of rule 747.1801

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 7, 2024 · Inspection

747.2311(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Additional mattresses are being placed in the play yards.

Official text of rule 747.2311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 7, 2024 · Inspection

747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver did not know the number of the children that were present.

Official text of rule 747.1503

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection

747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

A statement of health was not available for one of the home's pets.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 31, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 25, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection

747.3203(14) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

Cleaning supplies and other household items such as bath wash and lotions were stored in a cabinet underneath the bathroom sink. Pictures were taken.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 24, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 6, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection

747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The diaper changing mat has tears, therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.

Official text of rule 747.3303

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 25, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 6, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection

747.2311(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

An additional mattress has been placed in the play yards.

Official text of rule 747.2311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 25, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection

747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used

Children's diapers are being changed on a diaper changing mat in an area that children play in.

Official text of rule 747.3303

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 24, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 6, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium · Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection

747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

The child care home is not documenting fire drills, shelter in place drills, checks of the fire extinguisher, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

In plain English: The child-care home must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, menus, medication records, pet vaccination records, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep crib documentation, a signed form showing it reviewed federal product recall notices, and proof of liability insurance or written notice to parents that it has none. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 31, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 24, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection

747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

The primary caregiver did not know the accurate number of children that were present.

Official text of rule 747.1503

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 24, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 16, 2023 · Inspection

747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline

The operational policies does not include information on how parents may contact the Texas Abuse Hotline and the website.

In plain English: The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 24, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 3, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection

747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

The air conditioner unit in the back yard was observed as not having a safeguard around it.

In plain English: 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 · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 14, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection

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

One staff member was present without a 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:
Feb 28, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection

747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care

The emergency preparedness plan was observed missing information on how it will continue care for children during an emergency. This was corrected at inspection when the provider added the required information and it was observed as part of the emergency preparedness plan.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for TNT 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).