Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.08
- Local median
- 0.6
Early Learning Academy - Westfield
16713 ELLA BLVD, Houston, TX 77090-4213
- Operation number:
- 904008
- 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:
- 83
- License effective:
- January 20, 2009
- Hours:
- 05:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2818917165
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Early Learning Academy - Westfield from December 9, 2021 through May 5, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 9, 2026 and involved child guidance.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from April 10, 2026 through May 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77090
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 28%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.2
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on the video footage observed, one staff was observed pulling/yanking a child by the arm in attempt to transition the child to the outdoor area during a fire drill.
- Correction deadline
- May 5, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A student was caring and present with children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints.
- Correction deadline
- November 22, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 2, 2024
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on the evidence obtained by DFPS, video footage was reviewed and showed a caregiver hitting a child with her hand. The caregiver also threatened and attempted to hit the child prior to actually hitting the child with the ruler.
- Correction deadline
- March 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
- Official code
- 746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The director reported that while reviewing video footage, she saw a caregiver using her cell phone while caring for children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
- Official code
- 746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- After reviewing video footage of the incidents, it is determined that the caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement and self-control by inappropriately grabbing a child.
- Correction deadline
- March 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2023
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: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Video footage showed two caregivers yanking, grabbing and inappropriately handling a child.
- Correction deadline
- March 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
- Official code
- 746.2805
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver, hired on 10/18/22, was present and caring for children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints. This was correct when the caregiver was removed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: Other violations
- Report finding
- A daily report sheet is not being compoeted for infants over 12 months old. Daily report sheets must be provided for all infants. An infant is descirbed a child aaged 0-17 months.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
- Official code
- 746.2431
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Of the 10 personnel records evaluated,three did not receive training covering SIDS, Shaeken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 4, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three were behind with immunizations.
- Correction deadline
- January 7, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 15, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.613(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 8 lacked training in food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 4, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 4, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
- Official code
- 746.1311(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director did not receive training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the August 202-August 2021 training year.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 4, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
- Official code
- 746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked pre-seervice training in SIDS.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 4, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(2)(A)