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Top Leaders 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: 10704 S GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77071
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 485-5761
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 85 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1757290
Permit: Full Permit, issued July 21, 2023
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
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 1757290 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 8 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 12 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 8, Medium 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 3, 2022 to April 30, 2026, newest first: 16 visits and 29 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.
April 30, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2026 · Correction verified: May 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed to be torn in mutiple placed. Due to the tears, the mat could not be sanitized.
November 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 23, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 30, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The 1st aid kit was observed having expired antiseptic 3/25, non working thermometer, no tweezers, and no tape. Note: Corrected at inspection.
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 30, 2025 · Correction verified: October 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
September 16, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 7, 2025 · Correction verified: October 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The van was observed to have 6 broken seatbelts. 4 towards the back of the van doesn't have a buckle to hook to, and 2 on the 1st row has a stuck seatbelt that won't unhook. The Air conditioner was observed to be not working.
May 13, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2025 · Correction verified: May 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 children with documented diagnosed allergies did not have an allergy plan on file.
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2025 · Correction verified: May 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A baby walker was observed in the infant room
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2025 · Correction verified: May 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A list of all children with diagnosed food allergies was not observed to be posted in the kitchen area.
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2025 · Correction verified: May 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A boppy pillow recalled 9/2021 was observed to be in the infant room. NOTE: Operation completed annual children's product safety certification 1/23/2025.
July 31, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 30, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 9, 2024 · Correction verified: February 6, 2024 · 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.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 2, 2024 · Correction verified: February 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children's products safety certificate (CPSC) has not been completed annually. NOTE: The CPSC was last completed 10/26/2022
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 30, 2024 · Correction verified: February 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 12 mo old was observed to be sleeping in a crib with a pacifier clipped to their clothing. NOTE: Pacifier clip was removed from the infant during the inspection.
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A bag of hamburger buns was observed to be in the pantry. The buns had an expiration date of 1/10/2024 and some of the buns were observed to have mold. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The hamburger buns were discarded during the inspection.
July 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 22, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
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: June 2, 2023 · Correction verified: June 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: May 30, 2023 · Correction verified: May 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One employee did not the affidavit form signed by a notary officer.
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2023 · Correction verified: June 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two emploeyees did not have the high school diploma available to review during the inspection.
April 6, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2023 · Correction verified: April 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire extinguisher was not observed secured in the vehicle.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 13, 2023 · Correction verified: April 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire drill for the month of March was not conducted.
February 28, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2023 · Correction verified: March 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two broken ride-on cars were observed on the playground. One car was missing the door and the other was missing the steering wheel. A metal stationary car was observed to have 4 bolts protuding out. NOTE: The two ride-on cars were removed from the playground during the inspecction
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A copy of the operations daily menu was not observed to be posted. NOTE:Corrected at inspection menu was made available for review during the inspection.
November 15, 2022 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Records were reviewed for 3 caregivers. Documentation was not available to verify staff received orientation training.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · 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.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Transportation training for the director and driver was not available for review.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · 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.
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2022 · Correction verified: November 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver whose last day was 11/7 was still observed to have an active background check
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The van alarm was not observed to be operating during the time of the visit.
746.2607(1) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Chidren enrolled have not engaged in outdoor/active play. According to the director, since they started 11/1/22 children have not gone outside. It is unknown when the last time children went outside
November 9, 2022 · Assessment · 2 citations
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: November 9, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
On 10/18 the owner was observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the background check unit. The owner did not submit their background check until 10/27.
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2022 · Correction verified: November 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information received, as a form of time-out discipline, children are made to stand facing a corner or wall for an unknown amount of time.
November 3, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2022 · Correction verified: November 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers in care of a group of 7 children 2-9yrs old were not aware of the of the children in their care. When asked, the caregiver stated the oldest child was 5yrs old. NOTE: The oldest in care was 9yrs old.
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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.