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Little Scholars Academy

9606 SPRING CYPRESS RD, Spring, TX 77379-3017

Operation number:
1590456
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
195
License effective:
March 3, 2016
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8326981352
Email:
info@lsacademy.net

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 32 available inspections for Little Scholars Academy from October 13, 2021 through March 12, 2026.

19 inspections recorded violations, with 50 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved health or food records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
32

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
50

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
36

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
9

Last 36 months

Local comparison

32 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77379

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.56
Local median
0.82

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
53%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
59%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
9
Local average
1.17

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file observed did not have a health statement available for review.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file observed did include a copy of their immunization record.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One child 16 months of age was observed in the Early preschool classroom with 9 other children, 2-4 years of age. The 16-month-old was removed from the Early preschool classroom and placed in the Infant classroom.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, initially when the director was asked about the bookshelf falling on children in August 2024, the director denied the incident happened. Towards the end of the investigation inspection, the director admitted it happened, but did not have any information available regarding who the parents and/or children were.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Official code
745.8411(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control by inappropriately grabbing a child, the child landed on the floor. The purpose was to correct the child's behavor.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, verification and/or documentation was not available for review to support parents were notified a bookshelf fell on their child.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the facility failed to report to Child Care Regulation a bookcase fell on three children on 08/22/2024.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the investigation inspection, a bookshelf that fell on three children in August 2024, had not been secured to the wall.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support two caregivers failed to stop children that were climbing on a bookcase. As a result, the bookcase fell on three children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A background check has not been submitted for one caregiver who was being counted in the child/staff ratio.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire inspection observed dated for 5/14/2024.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A 2 yr old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 5 minutes.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was evaluated in regard to a self-report and compliance was not met. A parent was not immediately notified of an incident that placed that child at risk. The parent was notified of the incident one day later.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
One caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm in attempt to get the child to sit in a chair. A child, 3 years of age was observed running around the classroom, in which the caregiver/staff grabbed the child's arm and pulled the child throughout the classroom. The caregiver was then observed placing the child in a chair in an aggressive manner. During the actions of the staff, the classroom could be observed out of control, running around.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained the caregiver observed a child putting a lego in his mouth. Caregiver retrieve the lego from child but did not ensure the lego was inaccessible to child resulting in child swallowing a lego.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Licensing staff observed serveral tiles missing that contained water stains in the toddler and preschool classroom, which poses a risk to children in care. The tile(s) in the early preschool classroom did not contain a cover which caused the ceiling to be exposed to children in care.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A total of 23 children were observed with one caregiver, 12 months- 8 years of age. The youngest child in care was more than 18 months in difference from the eldest child present in care. An additonal staff member was added to the classroom to accommodate ratio. Infants were removed from large group.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One child, two years of age was left unattended on the playground area of the childcare center for approximately 5-10 minutes. Based on the information obtained the child was transitioning from the outdoor play area to the toddler's classroom when the child was left behind during a transition period. The child was observed by another relative/guardian who has a child enrolled at the childcare center. Based on the information obtained, a name to face check was not conducted to ensure all children were accounted for.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Staff members observed in the Toddler 1 classroom was not aware of the ages of the youngest, and/or oldest child in care. During the walkthrough, the assistant director was able to assist with the ages of children enrolled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director file observed contained 21 out of the required 30 annual hours. Topics that were not available for review during the monitor inspection: 1. Brain development 2. Food allergies 3. Administering medication 4. Building and physical premises
Correction deadline
August 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of six staff files did not obtain the total 24 annual hours. The staff was hired 01/06/2020 and obtained a total of 10 hours throughout the current year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Six children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, limitations and modifications, medication use, and/or the child's swimming ability.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
Official code
746.605(13)(C)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There is no documentation of the fire drill on the emergency practices document/form. The operation has documentation related to a lockdown, severe/weather, and/or shelter in place.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe, by 09/30/2023. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right. Children enrollment forms were not updated to portray receipt of acknowledgement of parent's rights.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Official code
HRC 42.04271
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Three staff files hired after 09/01/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. Licensing staff provided a copy of form 2912 via email for staff to complete while Licensing was present.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Official code
HRC 42.0563
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
One child was hurt in care, which resulted in the child receiving medical attention. The incident occurred on 07/18/2024, in which the childcare facility did not report to Childcare licensing within 48 hours of becoming aware that medical attention was received.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
One child 4 years of age fell at the childcare facility, which resulted in a cut/gash that required medical attention. The incident report documented did not include information relative to medical treatment, and/or a signature from the person in charge.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Official code
746.701(1)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of ten children files did not contain an immunization record. The child's file did not have an immunization available for review.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director hire date was documented as 09/28/2015. A total of 17 hours were observed from, 09/28/2022-09/28/2023. All training certificates for the Director was not available for review.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was observed in the Infant/Toddler classroom with 7 children, 14-21 months of age. Two children present were 20 months and older. The majority of children present were 14-17 months of age. A second walkthrough was conducted, in which a second caregiver was added to the classroom in order to accommodate ratio.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver in the Preschool 1 classroom was observed with 16 children, 3-4 years of age. Majority of the children present/observed were 3 years old. An additional caregiver was added at approximately 9AM.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One transportation vehicle does not have an operating safety alarm system.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Seven out of ten staff records failed to conduct training in the remaining subjects related to emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, food allergies, medication, building and physical premises, and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Official code
746.1309(f)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child who admission date is documented as 04/19/2021 did not have a health statement available for review.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of ten staff records did not contain a CPR/first-aid certification that was skilled based. Two certifications observed were considered an online course.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An applicant was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to having a background check ran. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the applicant was sent home.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The early preschool classroom had one caregiver with 17 children who had a specified age group of two years of age which put the classroom over ratio by six children. Note- This was addressed during the inspection when a second caregiver went into the classroom to maintain ratio.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when physically moving a child.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the caregiver did not use a form of discipline that teaches acceptable behavior and self-control.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Official code
746.2803(3)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies were missing statements on Transportation and Field Trips.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was missing training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and Child Maltreatment.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director was missing the required two hours of transportation training.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four of of ten caregiver records evaluated did not have 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver was missing 8 hours of training, one caregiver was missing 14 hours of training, one caregiver was missing 13 hours of training, and one caregiver was missing 2 hours of training. Three caregivers were missing training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Building and Premises Safety, and Emergency Preparedness. Four caregivers were missing training in the required topic of Child Maltreatment. One caregiver was missing training in the required topic of SIDS/Shaken Baby.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have complete emergency contact information. One out of ten children's records evaluated did not have healthcare information, emergency medical authorization, or a special needs statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Five out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up to date immunization records on file.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Five infant bottles and two infant training cups were not properly labeled with the infant's first name and last initial. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles and cups were properly labeled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle was missing cotton, tweezers, scissors, and a thermometer. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the missing items were added to the first aid kit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a Food Allergy Action Plan signed by a parent and a physician.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819