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The L.E.A.F Academy

20621 KUYKENDAHL RD, Spring, TX 77379-3318

Operation number:
1805246
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:
298
License effective:
July 30, 2025
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8327170808
Email:
corporate@theleafacademy.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 12 available inspections for The L.E.A.F Academy from December 19, 2024 through July 24, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on July 24, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77379

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.83
Local median
0.82

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.17

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Six children files observed did not include the start date, and/or admission date.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 10, 2026
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A total of 65 children were observed in the cafe/cafeteria area, with a classroom capacity of 22. A total of 5 classrooms were combined in the cafe area for an activity.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
Official code
746.1505(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,
Correction deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's training records were not available for review,
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One infant, 4 months of age was observed napping in a restrictive device for approximately 5 minutes. Licensing staff walked into the infant classroom at 10:17AM and observed one infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Licensing departed the classroom at 10:24AM, in which the infant was still in the restrictive device.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
One child two years of age was placed in a highchair during circle time activities, diaper changing, naptime services, and/or while engaged in meals/snacks. Based on the information obtained, the child would be placed in a highchair for a 10?20-minute period, including while staff was conducting diaper changing task and/or during circle time. The caregiver's/staff did not demonstrate competency, and/or utilize good judgment by utilizing a highchair as form of keeping the child in control.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted for Licensing to observe.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2025
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Two bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the infant's first, and/or last name.
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: Facility condition
Report finding
Nap mats observed in the Toddler classroom were torn apart to the extent of exposing the foam surfacing that children are placed on. The nap mats cannot be properly sanitized due to the exposure of surfacing material.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
A water hose was observed on the outdoor area unraveled, and accessible to children in care.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 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)