Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.81
- Local median
- 1.7
Top Leaders Academy LLC
10704 S GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77071-3509
- Operation number:
- 1757290
- 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:
- July 21, 2023
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 7134855761
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Top Leaders Academy LLC from November 3, 2022 through April 30, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved facility condition.
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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 23
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 16 local median in 77071
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 49%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 69%
- Local median
- 58%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 2.88
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 30, 2024May 13, 2025Licensing compliance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 30, 2024September 30, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 30, 2024April 30, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 16, 2025September 30, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed to be torn in mutiple placed. Due to the tears, the mat could not be sanitized.
- Correction deadline
- May 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 6, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
- Official code
- 746.3505(e)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained by staff. Another operation transports children enrolled at Top Leaders Academy. The children are not enrolled at the other operation. Vehicles are borrowed from other operations when there are issues with their vehicle.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 23, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(9)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The 1st aid kit was observed having expired antiseptic 3/25, non working thermometer, no tweezers, and no tape. Note: Corrected at inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
- Official code
- 746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The van was observed to have 6 broken seatbelts. 4 towards the back of the van doesn't have a buckle to hook to, and 2 on the 1st row has a stuck seatbelt that won't unhook. The Air conditioner was observed to be not working.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 23, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
- Official code
- 746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A boppy pillow recalled 9/2021 was observed to be in the infant room. NOTE: Operation completed annual children's product safety certification 1/23/2025.
- Correction deadline
- May 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
- Official code
- 746.4135(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A list of all children with diagnosed food allergies was not observed to be posted in the kitchen area.
- Correction deadline
- May 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
- Official code
- 746.403(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 children with documented diagnosed allergies did not have an allergy plan on file.
- Correction deadline
- May 27, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A baby walker was observed in the infant room
- Correction deadline
- May 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
- Official code
- 746.2415(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A bag of hamburger buns was observed to be in the pantry. The buns had an expiration date of 1/10/2024 and some of the buns were observed to have mold. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The hamburger buns were discarded during the 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: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation handbook was reviewed, the operations open door policy does not comply with Minimum Standards. The policy states that it is up to the discretion of the director or on-duty staff to allow or deny parental visitation The following policies were observed to be missing: (8)Suspension and Expulsion of children (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) [Medium]; your policies must include: (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation and (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B)Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?)
- Correction deadline
- February 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A 12 mo old was observed to be sleeping in a crib with a pacifier clipped to their clothing. NOTE: Pacifier clip was removed from the infant during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 21, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
- Official code
- 746.2401(6)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The children's products safety certificate (CPSC) has not been completed annually. NOTE: The CPSC was last completed 10/26/2022
- Correction deadline
- February 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 21, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One employee did not the affidavit form signed by a notary officer.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Two emploeyees did not have the high school diploma available to review during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Low concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One employee did not have the CPR and First Aid training to review.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
- Official code
- 746.1329(c)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The fire extinguisher was not observed secured in the vehicle.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 24, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire drill for the month of March was not conducted.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A copy of the operations daily menu was not observed to be posted. NOTE:Corrected at inspection menu was made available for review during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
- Official code
- 746.401(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Two broken ride-on cars were observed on the playground. One car was missing the door and the other was missing the steering wheel. A metal stationary car was observed to have 4 bolts protuding out. NOTE: The two ride-on cars were removed from the playground during the inspecction
- Correction deadline
- March 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 7, 2023
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 operation has not had an initial inspection conducted by the Fire Marshal.
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- Policies were reviewed and observed to be missing the following: (8) Suspension and expulsion of children; (9) Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in Subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices; (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; (20) Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center; (21) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; (22) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; (23) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect; (27) Procedures for conducting health checks, if applicable; and (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.3611 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?). They may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, the program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval; and
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Transportation training for the director and driver was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Records were reviewed for 3 caregivers. Documentation was not available to verify staff received orientation training.
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
- Official code
- 746.1301(1)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The van alarm was not observed to be operating during the time of the visit.
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
- Official code
- 746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Chidren enrolled have not engaged in outdoor/active play. According to the director, since they started 11/1/22 children have not gone outside. It is unknown when the last time children went outside
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2607(1) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
- Official code
- 746.2607(1)
Medium concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver whose last day was 11/7 was still observed to have an active background check
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
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: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on information received, as a form of time-out discipline, children are made to stand facing a corner or wall for an unknown amount of time.
- Correction deadline
- November 9, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
- Official code
- 746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- On 10/18 the owner was observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the background check unit. The owner did not submit their background check until 10/27.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Caregivers in care of a group of 7 children 2-9yrs old were not aware of the of the children in their care. When asked, the caregiver stated the oldest child was 5yrs old. NOTE: The oldest in care was 9yrs old.
- Correction deadline
- November 3, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 15, 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)