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Little Scholars Academy
A licensed child care center in Spring, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 9606 SPRING CYPRESS RD, Spring, TX 77379
County: Harris County
Phone: (832) 698-1352
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 195 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1590456
Permit: Full Permit, issued March 3, 2016
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.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 17 inspections
- 8 investigations
- 30 citations from these visits (risk level: High 14, Medium High 8, Medium 8)
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 January 5, 2022 to September 30, 2026, newest first: 32 visits and 42 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.
September 30, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2026 · Correction verified: October 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's immunization record was not available for review.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 14, 2026 · Correction verified: October 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on June 6, 2025.
March 12, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2026 · Correction verified: March 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file observed did include a copy of their immunization record.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2026 · Correction verified: March 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file observed did not have a health statement available for review.
October 7, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 7, 2025 · Correction verified: October 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child 16 months of age was observed in the Early preschool classroom with 9 other children, 2-4 years of age. The 16-month-old was removed from the Early preschool classroom and placed in the Infant classroom.
August 18, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 14, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
July 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 18, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
July 2, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 5, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 6 citations
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, initially when the director was asked about the bookshelf falling on children in August 2024, the director denied the incident happened. Towards the end of the investigation inspection, the director admitted it happened, but did not have any information available regarding who the parents and/or children were.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2025 · Correction verified: July 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation inspection, a bookshelf that fell on three children in August 2024, had not been secured to the wall.
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 2, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support two caregivers failed to stop children that were climbing on a bookcase. As a result, the bookcase fell on three children.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 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.
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 2, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control by inappropriately grabbing a child, the child landed on the floor. The purpose was to correct the child's behavor.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, verification and/or documentation was not available for review to support parents were notified a bookshelf fell on their child.
June 4, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2025 · Correction verified: June 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A background check has not been submitted for one caregiver who was being counted in the child/staff ratio.
May 29, 2025 · 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: August 8, 2025 · Correction verified: August 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire inspection observed dated for 5/14/2024.
May 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 20, 2025 · 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: May 22, 2025 · Correction verified: June 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 2 yr old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 5 minutes.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 29, 2025 · Correction verified: June 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated in regard to a self-report and compliance was not met. A parent was not immediately notified of an incident that placed that child at risk. The parent was notified of the incident one day later.
November 22, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 17, 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: November 5, 2024 · Correction verified: November 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm in attempt to get the child to sit in a chair. A child, 3 years of age was observed running around the classroom, in which the caregiver/staff grabbed the child's arm and pulled the child throughout the classroom. The caregiver was then observed placing the child in a chair in an aggressive manner. During the actions of the staff, the classroom could be observed out of control, running around.
September 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 13, 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: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained the caregiver observed a child putting a lego in his mouth. Caregiver retrieve the lego from child but did not ensure the lego was inaccessible to child resulting in child swallowing a lego.
August 23, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 6, 2024 · Correction verified: August 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Licensing staff observed serveral tiles missing that contained water stains in the toddler and preschool classroom, which poses a risk to children in care. The tile(s) in the early preschool classroom did not contain a cover which caused the ceiling to be exposed to children in care.
August 9, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2024 · Correction verified: August 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A total of 23 children were observed with one caregiver, 12 months- 8 years of age. The youngest child in care was more than 18 months in difference from the eldest child present in care. An additonal staff member was added to the classroom to accommodate ratio. Infants were removed from large group.
August 8, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 12, 2024 · Correction verified: August 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child, two years of age was left unattended on the playground area of the childcare center for approximately 5-10 minutes. Based on the information obtained the child was transitioning from the outdoor play area to the toddler's classroom when the child was left behind during a transition period. The child was observed by another relative/guardian who has a child enrolled at the childcare center. Based on the information obtained, a name to face check was not conducted to ensure all children were accounted for.
July 31, 2024 · Inspection · 7 citations
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 1, 2024 · Correction verified: August 31, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three staff files hired after 09/01/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. Licensing staff provided a copy of form 2912 via email for staff to complete while Licensing was present.
746.605(13)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2024 · Correction verified: August 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, limitations and modifications, medication use, and/or the child's swimming ability.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff members observed in the Toddler 1 classroom was not aware of the ages of the youngest, and/or oldest child in care. During the walkthrough, the assistant director was able to assist with the ages of children enrolled.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2024 · Correction verified: August 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of six staff files did not obtain the total 24 annual hours. The staff was hired 01/06/2020 and obtained a total of 10 hours throughout the current year.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2024 · Correction verified: August 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The Director file observed contained 21 out of the required 30 annual hours. Topics that were not available for review during the monitor inspection: 1. Brain development 2. Food allergies 3. Administering medication 4. Building and physical premises
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is no documentation of the fire drill on the emergency practices document/form. The operation has documentation related to a lockdown, severe/weather, and/or shelter in place.
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2024 · Correction verified: August 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe, by 09/30/2023. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right. Children enrollment forms were not updated to portray receipt of acknowledgement of parent's rights.
July 18, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 11, 2024 · Correction verified: September 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child was hurt in care, which resulted in the child receiving medical attention. The incident occurred on 07/18/2024, in which the childcare facility did not report to Childcare licensing within 48 hours of becoming aware that medical attention was received.
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 11, 2024 · Correction verified: September 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child 4 years of age fell at the childcare facility, which resulted in a cut/gash that required medical attention. The incident report documented did not include information relative to medical treatment, and/or a signature from the person in charge.
October 9, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The Director hire date was documented as 09/28/2015. A total of 17 hours were observed from, 09/28/2022-09/28/2023. All training certificates for the Director was not available for review.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of ten children files did not contain an immunization record. The child's file did not have an immunization available for review.
November 10, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was observed in the Infant/Toddler classroom with 7 children, 14-21 months of age. Two children present were 20 months and older. The majority of children present were 14-17 months of age. A second walkthrough was conducted, in which a second caregiver was added to the classroom in order to accommodate ratio.
October 10, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child who admission date is documented as 04/19/2021 did not have a health statement available for review.
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: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One transportation vehicle does not have an operating safety alarm system.
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Seven out of ten staff records failed to conduct training in the remaining subjects related to emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, food allergies, medication, building and physical premises, and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of ten staff records did not contain a CPR/first-aid certification that was skilled based. Two certifications observed were considered an online course.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver in the Preschool 1 classroom was observed with 16 children, 3-4 years of age. Majority of the children present/observed were 3 years old. An additional caregiver was added at approximately 9AM.
January 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 18, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2022 · Correction verified: January 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The early preschool classroom had one caregiver with 17 children who had a specified age group of two years of age which put the classroom over ratio by six children. Note- This was addressed during the inspection when a second caregiver went into the classroom to maintain ratio.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An applicant was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to having a background check ran. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the applicant was sent home.
January 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 5, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2022 · Correction verified: January 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when physically moving a child.
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2022 · Correction verified: January 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the caregiver did not use a form of discipline that teaches acceptable behavior and self-control.
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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.