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La Petite Spencer

8414 SPENCER HWY, La Porte, TX 77571-3652

Operation number:
58481- 684
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:
136
License effective:
September 10, 1985
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814796125
Email:
7584@lapetite.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 23 available inspections for La Petite Spencer from October 8, 2021 through January 22, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 23, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 21, 2026 through January 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
23

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

23 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77571

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.87
Local median
1.08

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
35%
Local median
32%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.71

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observe napping cots used by children in two rooms that were not labeled. Note: corrected when staff labeled cots.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The mulch under playground equipment is depleted and piece wooden log along edge is deteriorating presenting a safety hazard.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2025
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 emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in infant room. Note: corrected when staff posted diagram.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver's personnel record was missing orientation statement, and notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
I observe in boy's restroom unsanitary with a toilet seat, floor stains and a strong odor. Note: corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit in day care vans were incomplete missing various items and one was missing. Note: corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observe six cots that were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
I observe food stains along the wall and floor in the kitchen area.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During inspection I observe child walked in from outside to use the restroom without staff supervision. Note: corrected when staff took child to playground.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two month old child was in crib with a bib on and it was covering his face. The bib was removed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The fence on the playgrong is leaning and was not stable.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Director was aware that she did not contact Liscencing regarding an injury that resulted in medicaal attention.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was not any documentation that a caregiver was trained in CPR/First Aid at the time of the incident..
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One bus was missing the first aid kit. Another bus first aid kit was soiled and needed replacement. Note:corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The OP has not documented CO and fire drills.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was no school information for 2 student files inspected.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Official code
746.605(14)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was no abuse/neglect training for the staff on file when training was reviewed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
In the mixed class all of the cots were not labeled appropriately.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver grabbed on to child's wrist inappropriately for an extended amount of time.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805