6 rules cited at Top Leaders Academy LLC 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 High · May 13, 2025 · Inspection
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A baby walker was observed in the infant room
In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 13, 2025
- Correction verified:
- May 16, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 13, 2025 · Inspection
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
2 children with documented diagnosed allergies did not have an allergy plan on file.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 27, 2025
- Correction verified:
- May 16, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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High · Jan 30, 2024 · Inspection
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operation handbook was reviewed, the operations open door policy does not comply with Minimum Standards. The policy states that it is up to the discretion of the director or on-duty staff to allow or deny parental visitation The following policies were observed to be missing: (8)Suspension and Expulsion of children (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) [Medium]; your policies must include: (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation and (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B)Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?)
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 6, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 30, 2024 · Inspection
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A 12 mo old was observed to be sleeping in a crib with a pacifier clipped to their clothing. NOTE: Pacifier clip was removed from the infant during the inspection.
In plain English: Infant care must include regular care by the same caregiver when possible, individual attention such as talking, playing, and holding, comforting infants who are upset, and prompt attention to feeding and diapering. The area must be kept free of objects infants or toddlers could choke on, and an infant may never be left unsupervised. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 30, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 21, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Low · May 22, 2023 · Inspection
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
One employee did not have the CPR and First Aid training to review.
In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 2, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 2, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · May 22, 2023 · Inspection
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One employee did not the affidavit form signed by a notary officer.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 30, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 30, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · May 22, 2023 · Inspection
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Two emploeyees did not have the high school diploma available to review during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 30, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 30, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Apr 6, 2023 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not observed secured in the vehicle.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 24, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Apr 24, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 6, 2023 · Inspection
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill for the month of March was not conducted.
In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 13, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Apr 11, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 28, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two broken ride-on cars were observed on the playground. One car was missing the door and the other was missing the steering wheel. A metal stationary car was observed to have 4 bolts protuding out. NOTE: The two ride-on cars were removed from the playground during the inspecction
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, 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:
- Mar 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Mar 7, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 28, 2023 · Inspection
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
A copy of the operations daily menu was not observed to be posted. NOTE:Corrected at inspection menu was made available for review during the inspection.
In plain English: The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.2607(1) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
Chidren enrolled have not engaged in outdoor/active play. According to the director, since they started 11/1/22 children have not gone outside. It is unknown when the last time children went outside
Official text of rule 746.2607
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 15, 2022 · Inspection
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
A caregiver whose last day was 11/7 was still observed to have an active background check
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 15, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Records were reviewed for 3 caregivers. Documentation was not available to verify staff received orientation training.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Nov 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not had an initial inspection conducted by the Fire Marshal.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The van alarm was not observed to be operating during the time of the visit.
In plain English: A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Policies were reviewed and observed to be missing the following: (8) Suspension and expulsion of children; (9) Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in Subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices; (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; (20) Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center; (21) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; (22) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; (23) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect; (27) Procedures for conducting health checks, if applicable; and (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.3611 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?). They may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, the program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval; and
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training for the director and driver was not available for review.
In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Nov 9, 2022 · Assessment
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
On 10/18 the owner was observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the background check unit. The owner did not submit their background check until 10/27.
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:
- Nov 9, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 9, 2022 · Assessment
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information received, as a form of time-out discipline, children are made to stand facing a corner or wall for an unknown amount of time.
In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 9, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 15, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 3, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Caregivers in care of a group of 7 children 2-9yrs old were not aware of the of the children in their care. When asked, the caregiver stated the oldest child was 5yrs old. NOTE: The oldest in care was 9yrs old.
In plain English: Caregivers 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 · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 3, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 15, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes