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La Petite Academy
A licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 5432 BASSWOOD BLVD, Fort Worth, TX 76137
County: Tarrant County
Phone: (817) 281-7778
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 140 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 401849- 684
Permit: Full Permit, issued August 9, 1990
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 401849- 684 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 25 inspections
- 12 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 25 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 7, Medium 10, Medium Low 2, Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 18, 2021 to October 29, 2026, newest first: 58 visits and 39 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 2, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · Findings pending
September 18, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 11, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection, several outlets did not have plug covers. Photographs were taken.
September 4, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection, the fire drill log indicated the last drill occurred in May 2026. A drill was completed at the time of inspection.
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 17, 2026 · Correction verified: September 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection , one caregiver had not checked in 6 children she was caring for. The children had been at the operation for 30-60 minutes without having been checked in on the iPad.
July 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 1, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
July 1, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1505(1) - Placement of Groups - Groups Kept Separate
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 26, 2026 · Correction verified: July 1, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was observed supervising two separate room, the caregiver was sitting by the door that separate the rooms. The caregiver was supervising 22 children over the age of 18 months old.
June 16, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1613(a)(2) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Groups Not Combined Not Reduced
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2026 · Correction verified: June 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The area used in central nap time location were observed with limit space between mats, furniture, and children mats were place in areas that might limited the view of all children.
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2026 · Correction verified: June 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The nap time room arrangement did not provide sufficient space for caregiver and children walk between mats without walking over other children.
March 13, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
March 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 23, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 16, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was seen not initially using gloves during diaper changing a child. The caregiver corrected the action and put gloves on to finish the diapering.
September 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 19, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver grabbed a child's arm and pulled their leg forward during naptime.
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregiver tried to force a child to sleep. Force was used by grabbing the child's arm and pulling their leg forward to lay flat on a sleeping cot.
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not provide an alternative activity to a child who was not sleeping during naptime.
September 5, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2025 · Correction verified: September 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Health statements missing in two children's files.
July 23, 2025 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2025 · Correction verified: September 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three personnel files were missing proof of education requirement.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2025 · Correction verified: September 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Health statements missing in three children's files.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2025 · Correction verified: July 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Monthly feeding instructions was not available for review.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2025 · Correction verified: July 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One children's file missing physician information.
746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2025 · Correction verified: September 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six personnel training records were not accessible at the time of inspection.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2025 · Correction verified: September 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two personnel files were missing affidavits.
March 11, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 7, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 21, 2025 · Correction verified: March 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection the loose-fill surfacing (mulch) on the playground was observed to be less than 2 inches under climbing equiipment.
March 6, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
February 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 31, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 26, 2025 · Correction verified: March 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child's arms.
January 31, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 27, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 27, 2024 · Correction verified: September 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers CPR/First Aid training certificates were missing from personnel files.
August 23, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
June 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 9, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2024 · Correction verified: June 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers did not demonstrate self-control when using raised tone of voices and yelling while children were in care.
April 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 5, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
March 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 8, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 1, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 12, 2024 · Correction verified: March 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Caregiver tried to force a child to sleep. Force was used by roughly placing the child's head on the mat and repositioning the child's arms.
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 12, 2024 · Correction verified: March 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver did not demonstrate patience with a child during naptime. This is evidenced through the caregiver's actions towards the child such as pointing her finger in the child's face, patting the child roughly on the back, and aggressively placing the child on a nap mat.
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 12, 2024 · Correction verified: March 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The training records for a caregiver were not available during the visit to the operation by the DFPS investigator. The training records were requested multiple times by the Investigator before they were received.
January 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 4, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 8, 2024 · Correction verified: January 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A refrigerator was not secure and allowed children under the age of two to open the refrigerator; as a result, a child got injured.
October 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 4, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Evidence shows that a school age caregiver required the children to sit down on the carpet for at least 10 minutes or longer before engaging with the children. The caregiver did not give the children an activity or specific instruction.
July 27, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 27, 2023 · Correction verified: August 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection, children in the school age classroom were observed watching "Jumanji". One child was observed taking a nap on one side of the room. A couple other children were observed laying down, but they were not asleep.
July 26, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was evidence found proving that the operation was out of ratio while on a field trip. There were two groups of children on the field trip. The ratios of the groups were 12:1 and 14:1. The youngest child on the field trip was 6 years old. The 14:1 group was over ratio by 2 children.
July 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: July 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained through investigation it was found that a child was left inside the classroom while the rest of the class had gone to the outdoor play area. The child was left inside for less than 5 minutes.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: July 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that a caregiver did not notify or report to administration or parents when a child was left inside the classroom during a transition. It was also found that multiple caregivers had concerns regarding child safety and did not report this appropriately to administration.
March 10, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 7, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2023 · Correction verified: April 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated based on a reported incident. Evidence shows that the caregiver's pediatric first aid training was expired at the time of incident.
October 21, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 28, 2022 · Correction verified: November 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child in care with diagnosed food allergies, did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file.
August 11, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 26, 2022 · Correction verified: September 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered from a DFPS investigation, it is determined that the operation did not report the allegations within 48 hours to Licensing. The director was informed of the allegations on 8/15/2022 and Licensing received the report on 8/18/2022.
August 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 22, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 21, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2022 · Correction verified: August 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The toddler classroom was observed on video for over 30 minutes being out of control. Children were observed standing on shelves, running and throwing toys.
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2022 · Correction verified: August 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed on video grabbing several children by one arm and forcibly moving them from one place to the other in the classroom.
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2022 · Correction verified: August 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed on video grabbing several children by one arm and forcibly moving them from one place to the other in the classroom.
July 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 15, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: July 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant bottles were not properly labeled with the infant name, as a result an infant was fed with another infant milk, this caused an allergic reaction to the infant.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: July 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not ensure an infant bottles were properly labeled, as a result an infant was fed with another infant milk, this caused an allergic reaction to the infant.
February 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 18, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 3, 2021 · Correction verified: December 10, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Ten children's records were evaluated. Two children did not have an updated shot record on file.
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.