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WillowWood Learning Academy

14207 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE A1, Houston, TX 77086-2742

Operation number:
1715559
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:
102
License effective:
December 7, 2021
Hours:
05:30 AM-07:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
8328553576
Email:
Willowwoodlearningacademy@gmail.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 WillowWood Learning Academy from September 24, 2021 through December 2, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 26, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

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

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 77086

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.9
Local median
1.07

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
52%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
52%
Local median
59%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.5

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.

Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the inspection I observed a 15-month-old- combined with children as old as 3 years old. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived to take the older children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
The operation failed to report an allegation of a child being placed at risk to licensing within 48 hours as required.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five staff files were reviewed, and Five caregivers are missing the required special topic training.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director failed to complete all required training within the annual year.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1313 - Time Period of Training
Official code
746.1313
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child with peanut allergies does not have an emergency plan.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the toddler's classroom, there was a fan on the floor that was accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the fan and stored it away from the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The playground for school-age children has a barbecue pit, and a bottle of lighter fluid placed on top, making it accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the barbecue pit and lighter fluid, placing it out of the children's reach.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
CCR observed three school-age children entering the building through the back door to the playground to get a drink of water without supervision. CCR also observed a child left alone, sleeping in a classroom with the door closed.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the toddler's classroom, there was a fan on the floor that was accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the fan and stored it away from the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Garbage trash without a lid was accessible to children.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Near the school-age basketball court, there is a bucket, trash can, two black trash bags, five bricks, broken wood, broken foam cups, and a pipe. There is a hole in the ground near the children's playground area collecting water. In the Pre-K classroom, two large boards leaning against the wall and are accessible to the children.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A water hose was observed on the playground and not in use.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.5015(c)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the toddlers classroom, there was a mop bucket filled with water and not being used. Correction: A caregiver removed the mop bucket and stored it away from the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was revealed that the caregivers were yelling at the children at the operation.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background check supervising 4 infants. This was corrected when the director removed the caregiver from the classroom.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2023
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the walkthrough of the playground I observed a bbq pit, waterhose and debris next to the outdoor shed as well as a broken fence board. The bbq pit was removed during the inspection and the fence board was repaired.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Through statements received throughout the investigation determined that a caregiver used profane language with a relative who was a child in care.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During review of transportation the fire extinguisher was not secured in vehicle as required.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)