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Growth Academy, LLC
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 11503 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Houston, TX 77048
County: Harris County
Phone: (832) 767-1897
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 136 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1694019
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 6, 2020
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 5 inspections
- 2 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 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 February 18, 2022 to December 9, 2025, newest first: 16 visits and 25 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.
December 9, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 9, 2026 · Correction verified: January 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 9, 2026 · Correction verified: December 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no current Fire inspection Report available for review during the inspection.
January 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 10, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2023 · Correction verified: May 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was present in the infant classroom caring for 6 children without a cleared eligibility check.
April 26, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
April 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 19, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2023 · Correction verified: May 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the hand and pushing them on the carpet. The video also showed the caregiver hitting another child in the mouth.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2023 · Correction verified: May 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is suffient evidence to determine two caregivers were in a verbal alteration infront of the children in care.
February 14, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: March 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five out of five caregivers training record was not available for review.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: March 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director annual training was not available for review.
August 24, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 15, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
March 1, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2022 · Correction verified: March 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The following is missing from the emergency preparedness plan: (b) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2022 · Correction verified: March 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed five children sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Four of the table chairs children were sitting in were missing the straps. Note: Two of the children were strapped in properly and the other three children were taken out of the table chairs that were missing the straps and placed in high chairs. The Director placed an order for new straps during the inspection.
February 18, 2022 · Inspection · 15 citations
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2022 · Correction verified: March 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to report two employees by January 15th who are no longer employed at the operation. The two employees background checks are currently active and are due for renewal.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2022 · Correction verified: March 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy handbook does not consist of details regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities. It should include the following: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed three cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the infant room.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2022 · Correction verified: February 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The diaper changing pad in the schoolers classroom contains rips/tears in it. The caregiver stated the changing pad is used for a special needs child.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2022 · Correction verified: February 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation is not practicing fire drills monthly. There is no documentation to show a drill was practiced in January 2022.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2022 · Correction verified: March 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director is missing 15 annual training hours.
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)
Observed missing electrical outlet covers from a wall outlet in the 2 year old classroom. Also, observed a missing outlet cover from a wall outlet in the 3y-4y old classroom. Note: Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during the inspection.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2022 · Correction verified: February 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have recent documentation of the building and grounds maintenance checklist on file. The checklist made available was from December 2021.
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2022 · Correction verified: February 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children records evaluated were missing the special needs acknowledgment from their admission form.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 18, 2022 · Correction verified: February 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is a door to an electrical room in the girls restroom and a door to another electrical room in the boys restrooms that are not locked nor has a safeguard to prevent children from going into the electrical rooms.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2022 · Correction verified: March 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a complete and detailed emergency preparedness plan.
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed an infant bottle in the classroom's refrigerator that was not labeled with the child's name. Note: The bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands when prompted to do so.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation's first aid kit is missing cotton balls and a thermometer. Note: The items were placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
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.