Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
136
License effective:
July 11, 2019
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814432438
Email:
7575@lapetite.com
Website:
Not listed
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 21 available inspections for La Petite Academy from November 23, 2021 through July 17, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
Total inspections
21
5 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
17
3 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
8
1 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 77373
Compared to 26 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.81
Local median
0.59
0.81This provider
0.59Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
14%
Local median
14%
14%This provider
14%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
29%
Local median
14%
29%This provider
14%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
1.04
0This provider
1.04Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Based on DFPS investigation findings the incident report created by the operation was not provided to the parent to review and or sign addressing an incident which placed their child at risk for injury/harm when being inappropriately disciplined while in care.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on DFPS information obtained, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency, good judgement, and self-control when addressing a child displaying challenging behavior by placing their hand around the child?s neck leaving a mark.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 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 upon information gathered during investigation, the operation did not notify a parent of a child in care immediately about an incident that may have place a child at risk or harm.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on DFPS investigation information obtained, the incident report created by the operation addressing an incident involving a caregiver placing their hands around the child's neck did not list the required information. The report was missing details on what occurred causing the child to be placed at risk, information on who witness the incident, if any first aid and or medical treatment was required and required signatures.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on DFPS findings, a self-report to licensing was not received regarding an incident that placed a child at risk for harm and injury.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 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)
Low concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on DFPS findings and documents obtained, the incident report created by the operation was not signed by the director and/or designated person in charge for an incident that placed a child at risk while in care.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Official code
746.705
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was able to support the use of inappropriate discipline of a child in care.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Four out of four caregivers were missing training in the following topics; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction,Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
One out of 5 children records evaluated were missing an health statement.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was missing training in the following topics; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction,Administering medication ,Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
A broken bar rail was observed hanging from the fence. The top of the fence has ridged, wired edges that may cause harm to children in care.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, I was informed that children cross/climb across the gated outside area to obtain supplies. Once children cross the gated area staff are not able to observe them, which brings about supervision concerns.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, 3 children confirmed a child being disciplined/spanked in care. One parent confirmed that they were aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined in care by their guardian. Another parent acknowledged hearing about the allegations.