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Lil Learners Academy

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: 9712 FONDREN RD, Houston, TX 77096

County: Harris County

Phone: (713) 779-5437

Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School

Licensed capacity: 90 children

State ID (HHSC operation number): 1522751

Permit: Full Permit, issued February 21, 2014

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.

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Inspection history

From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026

  • 19 inspections
  • 15 investigations
  • 13 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 7, Medium 2, Low 2)

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 10, 2022 to September 24, 2026, newest first: 39 visits and 21 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.

  1. September 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  2. September 23, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

  3. September 3, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  4. August 25, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  5. August 14, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

  6. August 6, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  7. August 5, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 2, 2026 · Correction verified: September 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on interview with staff and children, sufficient evidence was obtained to validate that a caregiver engaged in corporal punishment by hitting children as a form of discipline when the children were misbehaving.

  8. July 31, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2026 · Correction verified: August 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed a door leading to the outside area in the toddler classroom with a visible hole. This opening directly exposes the children to weather elements and creates a high risk for pest entry.

    • 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2026 · Correction verified: August 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed a changing mat with a tear making the mat absorbent.

  9. July 28, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

  10. May 14, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

  11. May 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  12. April 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  13. March 27, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

  14. March 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  15. March 23, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 9, 2026 · Correction verified: March 27, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed the playground with a broken sharp fence board and nails protruding through the fence.

  16. March 12, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  17. March 10, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

  18. January 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  19. December 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  20. December 3, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

  21. November 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  22. November 13, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

  23. October 29, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  24. October 28, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

  25. October 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  26. October 13, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

  27. October 9, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2025 · Correction verified: October 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on interview with staff and children there is enough evidence to validate that a staff scream at children when not following the rules.

  28. October 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  29. October 2, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

  30. June 18, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Four infants observed on a table highchair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected during inspection.

  31. June 12, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

  32. February 6, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 13, 2025 · Correction verified: February 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      1 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing 24 clock hours of annual training was completed. An additional 6.5 hours is needed.

    • 746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length

      Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 13, 2025 · Correction verified: February 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Training certificates evaluated did not contain the length of training hours for the transportation training.

    • 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications

      Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 13, 2025 · Correction verified: February 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Training certificates evaluated did not contain the trainers qualifications.

  33. June 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  34. February 9, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the inspection a slide and balancing beam were observed over concrete with no loose fill or unitary surfacing materials.

    • 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 23, 2024 · Correction verified: February 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      1 staff file evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language which has not been translated to English.

    • 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the inspection an infant was observed in their crib which contained loosely fitted sheets. Note: The provider removed the loose fitting sheets during the inspection.

    • 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Documentation of a current Driver's License for one of the daycare drivers was not available for review upon request.

  35. March 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  36. February 21, 2023 · Investigation · No citations

  37. February 10, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  38. February 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  39. February 10, 2022 · Inspection · 8 citations

    • 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A sink in the infant room was observed to be full of toys. The caregiver indicated the sink is used to clean toys, wash hands, and clean bottles.

    • 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A broken toy on the playground was observed to be collecting water.

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Several broken toys were observed on the playground. The surfacing used on the climbing structure not observed to be maintained. Several pieces of the surfacing were observed to be separating and creating tripping hazards. In some areas, grass could be seen growing through the surfacing.

    • 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Upon arrival, the caregiver in the infant room was observed sitting in a chair outside of the room while supervising infants. Three infants were observed to be awake and walking around. There were no other caregivers present in the room.

    • 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One caregiver in charge of a group of children 4-21 months was not aware of the ages of the children in care. When asked the ages of the children. The caregiver stated the oldest child in the room was 12 months. The oldest in the room was 21 months.

    • 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The Children's products safety certificate was last completed 2/19/2020 NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the CPSC was completed during the inspection.

    • 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Several cots were observed to be too close together and did not provide adequate walking space for staff or children.

    • 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Records were reviewed for 10 children in care. I child did not have a valid immunization exemption on file. The exemption was observed to be a photocopy and the original was not available for review.

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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.

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