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Growth Academy Courage
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: 4304 LA BRANCH ST, Houston, TX 77004
County: Harris County
Phone: (832) 868-6250
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 105 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1791011
Permit: Full Permit, issued September 3, 2024
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 1791011 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 13 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 22 citations from these visits (risk level: High 9, Medium High 10, Medium 3)
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 7, 2024 to October 21, 2026, newest first: 15 visits and 22 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 21, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 16, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2026 · Correction verified: October 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant room was observed having 9 children ages 8 months - 3 years old, with the oldest child in the room being more than 18 months older than the youngest infant during the inspection.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2026 · Correction verified: October 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver in the toddlerroom did not know how many children were in her care. At the time of inspection the caregiver stated there were 14 children in her care when there was 15.
September 18, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2026 · Correction verified: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver in the infant room did not know how many children were in her care. At the time of inspection the caregiver stated there were 7 children in her care when there were 8.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2026 · Correction verified: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was observed caring for eight infants ages five months to sixteen months old. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver came back from lunch and assisted in the infant room.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2026 · Correction verified: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer during the inspection. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the device.
September 4, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2026 · Correction verified: September 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Window tent on the van were observed still peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2026 · Correction verified: September 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no additional staff present in the building while caregiver was supervising children during naptime.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2026 · Correction verified: September 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 6, 10, 10, 14, 14 months old. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver arrived to assist in the infant room during the inspection.
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: September 4, 2026 · Correction verified: September 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregiver was observed coming out of the office, leaving 14 children ages 2-5 years old with an SAG of 2 years unsupervised during naptime..
August 18, 2026 · Inspection · 5 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: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: September 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants without an approved/active background check. During the inspection caregiver was observed leaving the operation.
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: September 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A garbage can with water inside was observed accessible to children in the playground area.
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 1, 2026 · Correction verified: September 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A bottle of motor oil was observed laying on the floor of the van accessible to children during the inspection.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 1, 2026 · Correction verified: September 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of four infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every thirty days.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 1, 2026 · Correction verified: September 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Window tent on the van was observed peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.
August 17, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
June 2, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
September 16, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 20, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2025 · Correction verified: April 14, 2025 · 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.
August 26, 2024 · 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)
Three infants ages 5 months, 12 months, and 12 months old were observed sitting in feeder table with safety straps not fastened. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed to strap the infants and observed fastening the safety straps.
August 7, 2024 · Inspection · 3 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: August 7, 2024 · Correction verified: August 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children ages 3 and 4 years old were observed unsupervised in the restroom during the inspection.
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2024 · Correction verified: August 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The use zones for stationary equipment on playground was observed not extending six feet in all directions during the inspection.
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Multiple cots were observed torn and not washable during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver was observed removing the torn cots from use by children.
June 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 13, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2024 · Correction verified: June 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A soft toy was observed in the crib with a 2 month old infant. The toy was observed being removed from the crib by caregiver during the inspection.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Sheet in crib with 2 month old infant was observed not snugly fitted during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed replacing sheet with a snug fitting sheet.
May 8, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 7, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2024 · Correction verified: February 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no current fire inspection to review 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.