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Tree House Early Learning Academy

1476 WILCREST DR, Houston, TX 77042-2229

Operation number:
1727499
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:
85
License effective:
March 23, 2022
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7136369449
Email:
treehouseearlylearningacademy@gmail.com

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 19 available inspections for Tree House Early Learning Academy from September 21, 2021 through January 29, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 18, 2025 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

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
19

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 17 local median in 77042

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.16
Local median
1.34

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
47%
Local median
37%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
53%
Local median
56%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.8

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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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director did not have the complete 30 hours of training of annual training.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three employees reviewed did not have their annual trainings.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The partition wall behind the door leading to the outdoor play area is broken with gaps.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An outlet in the infant rooms was uncovered.
Correction deadline
February 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Classroom observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was watching six children with an age group of 12-17 months. Maximum allowed is 5.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2024
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: Child guidance
Report finding
Child was observed to be sleeping on a stack of sleeping cots.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregivers have been using screen time, snack, treats, and extra play time as either rewards or punishments for not taking naps or being disruptive if not sleeping.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One bottle milk given to one infant did not have the infant name on it. This was corrected when the director wrote the infant name on the bottle.
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three infants feeding on a table chair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected when caregiver placed the safety straps on the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Date of admission was missing on file for two out of five records checked. This was corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Health statement was missing on three out of five records checked.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The bottom dirt of the outside play area use zones were observed. Six inch or required mulch was not provided.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are placed in highchairs for discipline.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregiver in charge of a child who received minor scratches while in their care failed to notify the incoming caregivers of child's injuries and provide information of how the injuries happened.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Official code
746.1203(10)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver responsible for 9 children (22m-3y) did not know the number of children present in their classroom. Another caregiver responsible for 8 children (2y) also did not know the number of children present in their classroom.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two of three children records evaluated were missing the following from their admission forms as specified in subchapter 746.605: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached; 13) A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
I observed a caregiver in the infant room rinse a child's bottle in the sink that is used for handwashing.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed a sand table filled with water and accessible to the children on the operation's playground. There were children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old playing on the playground. Note: This was corrected during the inspection by placing a top over the body of water, making the water inaccessible to children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(8)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
An infant bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed a water hose on the operation's playground that was not rolled up and secured which will cause a tripping hazard. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.
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
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There are two ant piles on the operation's playground.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose-fill surfacing materials on the operation's playground does not contain the proper depth.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)