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 42 available inspections for International Preschool LLC dba Little Academy from August 25, 2021 through August 5, 2026.
27 inspections recorded violations, with 76 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
Two later inspections, from July 14, 2026 through August 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
42
14 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
76
36 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
48
19 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
15
Last 36 months
Local comparison
42 total inspections vs 10 local median in 77396
Compared to 19 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.81
Local median
0.4
1.81This provider
0.4Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
57%
Local median
20%
57%This provider
20%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
64%
Local median
22%
64%This provider
22%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
15
Local average
2.11
15This provider
2.11Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
Pieces of the unitary surfacing on both playgrounds is missing pieces and has cracks.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
Official code
746.4911(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operation failed to maintain it's good standing with the Texas Comptroller and Secretary of State by not paying the required franchise tax fees.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
Official code
745.247
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The director did not receive training in the following topics for the February 2024-February 2025 training year: understanding building and physical premises safety, and food allergies.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The operation failed to maintain it's good standing with the Texas Comptroller and Secretary of State by not paying the required franchise tax fees.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
Official code
745.247
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
As of 12/3/25 verification the required trainings were completed has not been received. The director did not receive training in the following topics for the February 2024-February 2025 training year: understanding building and physical premises safety, and food allergies. This deficiency is being recited.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
As of 12/3/25 documentation of compliance has not been received. The director did not receive any training hours on serving children with special care needs for the February 2024-February 2025 training year. This deficiency is being recited.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(b) - Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
The director did not receive training in the following topics for the February 2024-February 2025 training year: emergency preparedness, administering medications, understanding building and physical premises safety, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
November 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not receive six clock hours of training in management techniques, leadership or staff supervision for the February 2024-February 2025 training year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(f)(1) - Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
Official code
746.1311(f)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not receive any training hours on serving children with special care needs for the February 2024-February 2025 training year.
Correction deadline
November 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(b) - Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The person in charge did not have access to personnel records.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Official code
746.1013(a)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The training hours for the director's previous training year were not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Both buses need to be cleaned out; they are littered with trash and debris.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with Minimum Standards, rules and laws. This is based on the number of deficiencies the center has received during today's monitoring and the recent investigations.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Official code
746.113(a)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Letters from the most recent investigations were not posted.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The personnel file and training certificates of the director were not available for review and training certificates for one caregiver were not available for review.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The Consumer Product Certification form is not being completed annually.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Official code
746.801(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the seven personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Three lacked a hire date 2. One lacked a notarized affidavit
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children who have been enrolled for over a year do not have a health statement from a health care professional on file.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The center is not keeping accurate sign in and out documentation for each child attending the center. There are no initials of the person signing the child in and out daily.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Ten children's records were evaluated and the following information was mising: 1. One lacked the date of admission 2. Two lacked the address of the emergency contact 3. Four lacked the updated information regarding water activities 4. Four lacked the updated information regarding special needs 5. One was behind with immunizations 6. Two lacked an immunization record 7. One lacked the parents' address 8. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor 9. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2025
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: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver completed CPR training online. The on-line course does not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2025
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)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The foreign education documents for two staff has not been translated into English to verify the education received is the equivalent to a United States high school diploma.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
746.1045
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Caregivers are not washing their hands after wiping children's noses.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3415(7)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Caregivers are not washing their hands after the removal of disposable gloves.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Official code
746.3415(13)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children's hands are not being washed after diaper changes.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Children are not washing their hands before eating meals.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The full name of the employee administering meducation is not being documented,
Correction deadline
December 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
Three staff have not completed the required pre-service training hours within the required time frames. Staff A completed 17 clock hours of pre-service training. Staff B completed 20 clock hours of pre-service training. Staff C completed 11 clock hours of pre-service training.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff have not completed an orientation to the child care center.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Active play is being withheld from children who misbehave in the classroom.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance wad not met. This deficiency is being recited. One child's food allergy plan has not been signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
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
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The center has not developed written activity plans for each age group of children.
A bottle of bleach/water solution was accesibble to children.
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: Environmental health
Report finding
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Children were not directed by staff to wash their hands prior to eating snack.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
There were 6 children ages 13 months to 2 years old with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 5 children.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The center has not developed written activity plans for each age group of children being cared for.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child's food allergy plan has not been signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
This standard was evaluated and compliance was not met. Expired food was found in the pantry. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The center is not keeping accurate sign in and out documentation for each child attending the center. There are no initials of the person signing the child in and out daily.
The parent handbook does not include an open door policy.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
Official code
746.521(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table, tables and high chairs and are not being washed until the end of the week.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Of the 10 children records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. All 10 records lacked the required information regarding special needs. 2. All 10 records lacked information regarding water activities. 3. One lacked the address of the emergency contact. 4. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor or an emergency care facility. 5. One was behind with required immunizations.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The First Aid Kits on the buses were missing thermometers.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A current list of employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A sign in/out log showing the arrival and departure of school-age children throughout the day is not being kept. Also, the parent or caregiver's initial is not being documented when children are being signed in and out on the hand-written logs.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A record of attendance is not being kept for all staff.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the daily schedule stated that the children eat at 8:30am and they were not served food until 9:40am.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Official code
746.2203(b)
Medium concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the follow-up it was observed that in one of the toddler classrooms there were no toys on low shelving to allow the children access without adult supervision and in the other toddler classroom there were some toys on low shelves, however the caregiver was deciding what toys they would be playing with as a group rather than allowing the children a choice.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
During the inspection it was observed that 18 children were present with 1 caregiver in a classroom that had a specified age of 3 years old. This classroom was over ratio by 3 children.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after a diaper change.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not use soap and water to wash their hands after a diaper change.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
746.3419
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based upon information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver physically abused a child by grabbing the child several times by the arm causing bruises.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm several times.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
2 out of 6 children with a diagnosed food allergy did not have their food allergy emergency plan available for review. 2 out of 6 children had a allergy form on file but it was documented on the admission form they did not have a food allergy.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2024
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
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director did not have transportation training available for review.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2024
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)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 out of 6 children files did not have the required physician health statement.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
There is evidence to suggest that supervision is deficient.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2023
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
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There were 4 children files that did not have the Special Needs section filled out.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was a diaper station that had diaper wipes within reach of children on the equipment. There was a diaper changing station that had various materials covering the surface. Note: corrected when sttaff cleared thhe station.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach