Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
110
License effective:
November 14, 1985
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814964400
Email:
lpatxhbf@cttlc.com
Website:
Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 55 available inspections for La Petite Briar Forest from November 30, 2021 through July 9, 2026.
26 inspections recorded violations, with 64 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 7, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in eight inspections.
Two later inspections, from June 8, 2026 through July 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
55
8 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
64
4 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
48
3 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
3
Last 36 months
Local comparison
55 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77077
Compared to 27 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.16
Local median
1.16
1.16This provider
1.16Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
45%
Local median
40%
45%This provider
40%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
47%
Local median
50%
47%This provider
50%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
3
Local average
1.63
3This provider
1.63Local average
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 3 minutes.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 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
Several tree branches are hanging over the playground equipment. The branches are low enough where they are in the children faces as they play on the play equipment.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 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: Other violations
Report finding
There were brown spots on the ceilings in the infant room. I observed cracked tiles and dips in the floorings in the Prek room flooring.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The nap mats were not properly label in the classrooms.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
A caregiver slammed a door closed that led to a child in care getting their finger caught between the door, resulting in the child's finger being broken. A caregiver submitted a falsified incident report about what actually happened regarding the child's broken finger.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the director is aware of the caregivers not complying with standards and not addressing the issue.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Official code
746.1003(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that classrooms are going out of ratio.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet
Official code
746.1611(b)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that children are being forced to sleep by holding their heads down to the mat.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after diapering.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was dead roaches throughout the operation that have not been properly disposed of.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
1 child record with known food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan available to review.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
FA kit was missing the following: FA guide, antiseptic wipes, scissors, thermometer, tweezers, and adhesive tape.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Director was not able to provide a monthly checklist with dates.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A 6 inch metal bar was protruding at the bottom of playground equipment. There is no protective barrier around the protruding bar.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Official code
746.4601(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
4 out of 8 children's record did not contain complete admission information. The following information was incomplete: the special needs statement, emergency contact information, release contact information, and the authorization for emergency medical treatment.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
3 out of 8 caregivers records did not the following available to review: proof of education, affidavit and orientation.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 8 children did not have a current immunization record.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Nap cots were not properly labeled in multiple classrooms.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
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: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 5 employees files evaluated did not have pre service training of understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Official code
746.1305(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
5 baby bottles was not labeled with child's first name and last initial in the infant room.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire drills was missing for months January 2023 and February 2023. Exit time for March 2023 fire drill exceeded the 3 minutes limit by 2 minutes.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that a child was not secured in a passenger safety seat system due to the daycare bus being overloaded.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.5607(a)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained a caregiver failed to practice good judgment by loading the daycare bus that is designed to seat 14 children with 15 children while transporting to the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 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: Transportation
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support the seat belts in the buses do not secure and are not in safe operating condition.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
A caregiver did not know the number of children in their group during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 19 children. After counting there were 15 children outside on the playground.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver did not know the children ages she was supervising.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Upon arrival to the operation, 9 school age children were observed lined up at the door unsupervised while the caregiver was inside the infant room.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 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
At a follow up inspection the operation still does not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
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: Incident records
Report finding
During an investigation it was determined that a child in care was injured and required medical attention, but the incident was never reported to Childcare Regulation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2022
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
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation inspection 2 children from the PreK class was observed in another classroom unsupervised. Note: I notified the assistant immediately and she walked one of the children back to the restroom with his class. The other child saw me and went back to the area with the classroom.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Official code
746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
I observed the caregiver in the PreK class telling the kids that there was a cockroach in the room and to not step on it on the carpet. The caregiver killed the roach and disgarded it.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Documentation showing the operation has a current fire inspection was not available for review during this inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 03/31/2021.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During an investigation it was determined that a child in care was injured and required medical attention, but the incident was never reported to Childcare Regulation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2022
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
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
During the walkthrough of the investigation inspection 2 toddlers were observed in restrictive devices while other children were in regular chairs seated at the table. When asked why the 2 children were in restrictive devices, the caregiver stated the children bite and fight the other chldren. Prohibited punishment was discussed with the caregiver and acting director and the children were removed from the restrictive devices.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device