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Little Oaks Early Learning Academy

15700 SPACE CENTER BLVD, Houston, TX 77062-4602

Operation number:
1798654
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:
January 31, 2025
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814664808
Email:
jpowell@littleoaksela.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 17 available inspections for Little Oaks Early Learning Academy from July 11, 2024 through August 17, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 29, 2025 and involved child guidance.

Four later inspections, from June 20, 2025 through August 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 77062

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.06
Local median
0.73

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
41%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
45%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.14

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: Supervision
Report finding
Based on DFPS findings and information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver was engaged in personal activities with use of an electronic device.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver did not demonstrate competency or good judgment when a child in care was injured and the caregiver did not respond promptly to the needs of the child who was in pain, resulting in a delay in administering first aid treatment.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 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: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation video footage showed children outside playing on the playground equipment and the caregiver not actively supervising the children.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was reported an individual at the operation had an odor suggestive of a specific drug.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Official code
746.3703(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the records review staff files were not present at the location.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the review of records one staff file is missing several pre- service required trainings.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Official code
746.1403(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the records review there was four staff present without a valid background check.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2025
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: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection two caregivers were left unsupervised with an infant and did not have the required CPR training.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1403(a)(3)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Official code
746.1403(a)(3)(A)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
During review of records two staff were missing notarized affidavits in the file.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.1105(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the review of records two staff files were missing all pre- service required trainings.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Official code
746.1403(a)(2)(A)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the review of records two staff were missing affidavits in the files.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.1105(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the review of records two staff files were missing orientation trainings.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1403(a)(1)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation
Official code
746.1403(a)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the review of records one child was missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
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Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The daycare playground space is currently being shared with other programs and there is no written plan available for review. Note: corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4315(a) - Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan
Official code
746.4315(a)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The lunch menu and foods provided today did not include a portion of vegetable servings.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's personnel record was missing picture ID, documentation they received personnel and center policies and orientation statement.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Upon arrival I observe caregiver in charge of two children during naptime and attending to licensing matters. Note: corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Official code
746.1203(3)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The mulch under playground equipment did not comply with the required depth per minimum standards.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(b) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
Official code
746.4901(b)