Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.5
- Local median
- 0.71
Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC
5131 S FRY RD STE 100, Katy, TX 77450-7148
- Operation number:
- 1814864
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Fort Bend
- Capacity:
- 141
- License effective:
- November 4, 2025
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8325574111
- Email:
- gracesparklingminds@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC from May 1, 2025 through June 8, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 15
- Repeated topics
- 7
5 in last 12 months
19 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77450
Compared to 43 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 26%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 0.81
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 5 recorded violations.
October 2, 2025October 24, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 2, 2025October 24, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 14, 2025October 2, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 2, 2025May 29, 2026Individual needs and accommodations
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 2, 2025May 29, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 2, 2025October 24, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 2, 2025May 29, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.
- Correction deadline
- May 29, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.
- Correction deadline
- May 29, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.
- Correction deadline
- May 29, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
- Official code
- 746.901(9)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 746.605(11)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
- Official code
- 746.605(10)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- 3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
- Official code
- 746.605(12)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- 3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain release information.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
- Official code
- 746.605(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 746.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
- Official code
- 746.901(9)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
- Official code
- 746.901(8)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
- Correction deadline
- October 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed leaving 2 children unsupervised during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- October 2, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 10, 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A fire drill has not been conducted.
- Correction deadline
- October 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 7, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(24)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Proper lighting was not maintained during naptime.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
- Official code
- 746.2911
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Documentation showing children are signed into care was unavailable upon request.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
- Official code
- 746.631(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report