Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.58
- Local median
- 0.57
Itty Bitty Academy
1043 VERDE TRAILS DRIVE, Houston, TX 77073-1855
- Operation number:
- 1752804
- Type:
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- April 17, 2023
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8064714818
- Email:
- Ittybittyacademy@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Itty Bitty Academy from September 30, 2022 through May 27, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 43 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 43
- Higher-concern violations
- 31
- Repeated topics
- 6
5 in last 12 months
41 in last 12 months
29 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 6 local median in 77073
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 0.78
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 13 recorded violations.
March 16, 2026May 7, 2026May 27, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
March 16, 2026May 7, 2026May 27, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023March 16, 2026May 27, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 16, 2026April 27, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 16, 2026May 7, 2026May 27, 2026Licensing compliance
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 16, 2026May 7, 2026May 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
- Correction deadline
- June 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 747.207(1)
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- As of 5/27/26, the required children's health statements have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor. The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 10, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
- Official code
- 747.611(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- As of 5/27/26, the required updates children's records have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
- Correction deadline
- June 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- As of 5/27/26, verification the required make-up training hours were completed has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- As of 5/27/26, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
- Correction deadline
- June 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 747.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
- Correction deadline
- June 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
- Official code
- 747.5003(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the emergency preparedness plan have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
- Correction deadline
- June 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
- Official code
- 747.5003(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
- Correction deadline
- May 14, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 747.207(1)
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
- Correction deadline
- May 14, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
- Official code
- 747.611(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
- Correction deadline
- May 14, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
- Correction deadline
- May 14, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 747.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
- Correction deadline
- May 14, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
- Official code
- 747.5003(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
- Correction deadline
- May 14, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
- Official code
- 747.5003(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. This was corrected at inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 747.3501(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The promotion of indoor and outdoor activity; including the duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity; recommended clothing and footwear and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent's Rights 4. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 5. Water activities offered. 6. Field trips offered.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 747.207(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Of the two personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Hire date for the assistant caregiver. 2. How the assistant caregiver meets the education requirements. 3. Documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbook were received. 4. Pre-employment affidavit for the assistant caregiver 5. Notarized affidavit for the primary and assistant caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.901 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 747.901
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Of the four childrne's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent statingthe child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
- Official code
- 747.611(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked the date of admission. 5. One lacked a shot record.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
- Correction deadline
- May 15, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The assistant caregiver has not completed and orientation to the child care home.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation
- Official code
- 747.1303(1)(A)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The following hazards were observed in the outside activity space: 1. A ladder, BBQ grills and a dolly. 2. The protective barrier is not around the AC unit to prevent access to children in care.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 747.3501
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There were uncovered outlets throughout the home.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 747.3501(1)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The current vaccination record for the home's pet was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.3703(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A health statement for the home's pet from a veterinarian was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
- Official code
- 747.3703(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing pad has a large tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
- Official code
- 747.3303(a)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The grass in the backyard needs to be cut.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 747.3203
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The sheet on the play yard mattress was not fitting snugly.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 747.2311(2)(B)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The emergency preparedness plan lacked the following information: 1. How children will be evacuated to the safe area and alternate location; including how children under 2 and children with limited mobility may need assistance. 2. The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 3. The address of the alternate shelter.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
- Official code
- 747.5003(1)
Medium concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The background check for a person no longer working at the operation has not inactivated.
- Correction deadline
- March 16, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
- Official code
- 745.651(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The following items were accessible to children: 1. Cleaning supplies were in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. 2. Bug spray repellant, body spray, hand sanitizer and deodorant were on a counter. 3. Spray paint on the outside activity space.
- Correction deadline
- April 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
- Official code
- 747.3203(13)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A carbon monoxide detector is not located on the second level of the home.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
- Official code
- 747.5335(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extingusiher.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 747.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will evacuate with the daily attendance record.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
- Official code
- 747.5003(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A water hose was observed in the outside activity space.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.4815(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
- Official code
- 747.4815(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5003(5) - Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
- Official code
- 747.5003(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The smoke detector in the front area of the home was not working. Also, there is not a smoke detector in the room at the back of the home. This was corrected at inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
- Official code
- 747.5111
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
- Official code
- 747.5003(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was able to exit the home unnoticed by caregivers and returned to the home by a neighbor.
- Correction deadline
- May 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.1503(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
- 747.1503(a)(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- The director/primary caregiver failed to immediately notify the child's parent of an incident that placed the child at risk when the child exited the facility unsupervised and was subsequently returned by a neighbor.
- Correction deadline
- May 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.305(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
- Official code
- 747.305(b)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The director/primary caregiver failed to report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a child exiting the facility without being supervised and being returned by a neighbor.
- Correction deadline
- May 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.303(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
- Official code
- 747.303(a)(6)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- An Incident report was not completed regarding for an incident that placed a child at risk when the child exited the facility without being supervised.
- Correction deadline
- May 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
- Official code
- 747.701(5)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
- Correction deadline
- October 26, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
- Official code
- 747.1313(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
- Correction deadline
- October 26, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
- Official code
- 747.1313(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report