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Academy of Little Achievers

8238 Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 770284.0· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
41
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2022

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About Academy of Little Achievers

Academy of Little Achievers is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 19, 2022, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 47 visits in the last 3 years and cited 78 rules across 23 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Licensed capacity
41 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentMusic, Drama, Clubs
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity41 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Academy of Little Achievers has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Academy of Little Achievers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
41 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1717322
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Summary

47 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 23 of 47 visits · 78 rules in all · 78 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 18
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Transportation 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 6

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 16, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent

      “ACADEMY OF LITTLE ACHIEVERS LLC registered with the State Comptroller is Inactive status due to forfeiture.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

  5. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3427 - Pest Extermination

      “3 active ant beds were present on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

  8. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “An electrical cord is dangling from an exterior light fixture at the front entrance and accessible by children; an unlabeled bottle of unknown liquid is stored within reach of children in the school age room. Note: the caregiver in charge removed the bottle from the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

  10. Jan 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP

      “The operation is serving sugar added fruit punch. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed the fruit juice.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 51 earlier visits
  1. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “Two children did not have labeled hooks for their personal belongings. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director created name labels for the hooks.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “The list of employees was not posted. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director created and posted it to the entry wall.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity

      “The operational policy is missing information on the Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

  7. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 18, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      HRC42.048(e) - Permit issued is not transferable - Revoked if change of owner or location

      “The permit holder failed to meet all requirements related to the new location and is operating at the new location without being permitted. Per HRC42.048(e)(3)(2). A licensed child-care facility that changes location: (2) may not operate at the new location unless the commission approves the new location after the licensed child-care facility meets all requirements related to the new location.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

      “The permit holder has not made corrections to the fire marshal inspection report.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

  9. Jul 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

  10. Jun 20, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy which has not been obtained for the past 4 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

  11. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Apr 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “Two pieces of equipment on the playground is lacking 6 feet of use zone.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.8641 - Requirements during probation

      “The director failed to comply with condition 4, missing Form 7260 audit of 2 children's admission packet prior to first day in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children enrolled are missing the health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

  14. Apr 15, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy which has not been obtained for the past 2 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

  15. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.8641 - Requirements during probation

      “The permit holder has not come up with a plan within 30 days from the start of the probation, that will improve overall compliance with Minimum Standards. The director needs to send to CCR for approval of plan addressing the formalized reporting process and the plan to review sub chapters of Infants, Personnel and Transportation. The director to develop a weekly transportation plan with a checklist.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

  17. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation needs an updated fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025

  19. Nov 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “1 out of 6 staff files missing annual training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “2 out of 6 employees needs pediatric CPR training completed by their 90th day of employment and every two years thereafter.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “2 out of 6 employees needs pediatric 1st aid training completed by their 90th day of employment and every two years thereafter.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The use zone for a play structure has loose fill that measured 4 inches to 5 inches in different areas and needs a depth of 6 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

  20. Nov 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  21. Oct 22, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “1 out of 6 children's files is missing emergency medical care consent.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

      “1 out of 6 children's files missing phone number for person designated to pick up child.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “1 out of 6 children's files missing health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License

      “2 staff that transport kids need an updated photocopy of their driver license in the staff file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “1 out of 6 chlidren's files missing information for food allergies.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium Low risk

      746.623(2)(C) - Immunizations-Documentation of immunizations may be official record or photocopy that include the month, day, year child received each vaccination

      “4 out of 6 children's files missing vaccination records.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024

  22. Sep 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “3 outlets were uncovered in a room with infant and preK children. Note: the director used tape to cover the outlets at inspection”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “An infant was in a high chair with no fastened safety straps. Note: this was corrected when the caregiver fastened the safety straps. .”

      Corrected during the visit

  23. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Aug 28, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “An electrical outlet in the room was exposed in the toddler/ preK room. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director applied tape to 2 outlets and an outlet cover to 1 outlet.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “4 infant bottles needed labeling. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver added the names to the bottles.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed

      “The carbon monoxide detector in the main building was without a battery.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth

      “The posts to the slide structure with a play surface greater than 5 feet was not marked. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director correctly marked the post.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

      “1 transportation binder for a specified route was missing 4 admission forms with emergency contact. 1 transportation binder for the other specified route was missing 7 admission forms with emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “1 infant had an expired feeding instructions form and another infant not on table food was missing the feeding instructions form.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “The operation did not complete a monthly inspection of fire extinguishers, January - July 2024. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director inspected all fire extinguishers.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationMedium risk

      746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission

      “1 child that was transported from school to home did not have transportation permission signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

      “The insurance policy expired 3/22/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

  25. Jul 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “In the infant classroom they was a caregiver with conditions on they background check, and the caregiver can not be left alone with children and they were alone in the classroom. Corrected: When the director had another caregiver went into the classroom with the other caregiver.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “The fence in the back of the operation on the playground was not 4 feet tall.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024

  26. Jun 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation since has not provided an updated fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “The operation does not have the most recent inspection form posted, the las inspection at the operation was on 5/21/2024 the inspection that is posted is from 5/13/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

  27. May 21, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “Children did not wash their hands before they at a snack. Corrected: When the director and caregiver had children wash their hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child

      “The director or caregiver did not wash hands before serving food. Corrected: When the director and caregiver washed their hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans

      “The director and caregives are not following the activity plan posted, the children should of had breakfast between 6:30 am to 8:30 am and did not have any breakfast.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “A four month old infant fell asleep in a restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form

      “The operation still did not have an incident report for a child that was placed at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on May 25, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “The director stated to the child twice, "do you want to sit in the high chair for a minute. It was observed the director placing a child in a high chair for time out. The director, "asked the child if he was ready to get out."”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

  28. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  29. May 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.201(4) - Designating Director

      “The operation still does not have an director in place and information for a director has not been received from permit holder.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have an updated fire inspection, the last inspection was on 1/17/2023, doing the inspection a fire inspection was still unavailable.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “The operations two vans that were purchased after December 31, 2013 did not have electronic child safety alarm on them.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      “A caregiver left a infant in the classroom alone when she came back up front to get the other infant.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

  30. May 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  31. Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care

      “The preschool caregiver was observed preparing meals while the children were sitting in the classroom alone.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “The infant caregiver was unable to give the ages of all infant children. Caregiver did not have documentation with all of the children's ages.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

  32. Apr 3, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “The operations two vans that were purchased after December 31, 2013 did not have an electronic child safety alarm on them.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

      “In the blue van they is not information for children parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for the children being transported.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “In the blue van they was not a first aid kid and in the white van the first aid kit was missing thermometer and first aid guide.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “The operation does not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection was 3/27/2023 and the last inspection that is posted from 4/19/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “The outdoor playground in the front of the center gates was not enclosed all the way, they was a opening in the front left side of the gate.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      “The television in the classroom children were napping in was not anchored to the wall, it was sitting on a table.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “The three drivers did not have updated transportation training it expired 1/23/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “The operation did not have an updated Children's Product form, the last form was from 10/2/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “The cots are not labeled with children names or a number that would be assigned to them.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have an updated fire inspection, the last inspection was on 1/17/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “The fire extinguishers has not been inspected in the past three months.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation did not have any fire drills for the months of January, February and March.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation did not have an updated satiation inspection, the last inspection was conducted on 10/30/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The emergency preparedness plan did not have how the operation would evacuated or relocated children 24 months of age or who have limited mobility.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

      “In the white van they was not a list of children that are being transported.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

  33. Apr 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  34. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Mar 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  36. Mar 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  37. Mar 20, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Neglectful Supervision was found deficient based in the findings of the investigation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

      “Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver transporting children did not have a list of children he transported that day.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “Based on the information found during the investigation, the operation staff did not complete a check of each vehicle row to ensure that no child was left unattended in the vehicle before leaving the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, the infant classroom was over ratio because there was one caregiver with 7 infants. The specified age group for 0-11 months is 1 to 4 and for 12-17 months old is 1 to 5.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered

      “The operation did not notify licensing in writing before adding the Nighttime care services.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the information found during the investigation, the operation staff contacted the victim’s mother and gave her false information as to the reason her child was not in school that day and the mother came to pick her up.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “The operation did not notify the parent the child was left on the van alone.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form

      “The operation did not fill out an incident report when a child was placed at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

      “The permit holder is not ensuring that caregivers are following minimum standards requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

  38. Apr 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The incident/ illness report for the incident that occured on 4/4/2023 was signed by the caregiver on 4/5/2023 but not signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023

  39. Apr 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  40. Apr 11, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(f)(1) - Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience

      “The director has 2.5 hours of management/ supervisor/leadership training, needs 3.5 hours more for a total of 6 hours in annual training requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “6 out of 6 files missing a record of training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “1 caregiver was left in charge of 13 children, with a specified age group of 2 years old. This maximum size of this group is 11, over by 2 chidren.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “1 out of 5 staff files is missing 3 hours in annual training in the required topics of Abuse/Neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby/Early Child Brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, Food Allergies and in Hazardous Materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director has 25.5 of 30 hours required for annual training, is missing required topics in SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Child Brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, Food Allergy and in Hazardous Materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure

      “2 swings were attached to the composite play structure in the pre-k playground. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director had the swings removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3427 - Pest Extermination

      “There is an active ant bed in the pre-k playground that needs to be treated by a licensed exterminator.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “Several torn mats were discarded by the caregiver left in charge. This left the center with 4 good mats. The director will order new mats for napping.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023

  41. Jul 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      “The temporary license plate on the transportation van is expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “There is insufficent loose fill material underneath the swing set.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022

  42. Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  43. Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  44. Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  45. Dec 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  46. Dec 17, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  47. Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  48. Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  49. Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  50. Oct 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  51. Oct 11, 2021Inspection12 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “A trash bag with garbage inside was observed on the floor where children could acess. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver took it out,”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “Four employees that are no longer active at the operation left between September 23 and September 27.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(6) - Children Handwashing After Feeding or Touching Animals

      “The 3-5 year old children did not wash their hands after eating.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children

      “In the school age classroom I observed 2-14 month old infants in the same classroom as the 3-5 year old children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served

      “During lunch time water was not available for the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway

      “The children ages 3-5 years olds were observed going through the infant space to utilize the restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “The mats that were used for the children during nap time were not labeled. This was corrected at the inspection when the mats were labeled.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “During the investigation inspection the children were obsereved eating ramen noodles, mixed vegestable, and peaches. The menu posted at the operation showed that the children were suppose to eat chicken pasta, green beans, peaches, garlic bread and drink milk.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys

      “During the investigation inspection the classroom were the infants were being cared for did not have age appropriate toys.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “Three out of four infant bottles observed only had a first name on it. One infant bottle did not have a name on it at all. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the director labeled the bottles.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves

      “The caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a infant diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink

      “During the investigation inspection there were no hand washing sink observed for diaper-changing.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Academy of Little Achievers licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 19, 2022.

When was Academy of Little Achievers last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 47 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Academy of Little Achievers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 78 rules across 23 of 47 visits in the last 3 years; 78 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Academy of Little Achievers care for?

41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Academy of Little Achievers accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Academy of Little Achievers' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Academy of Little Achievers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 909-7000 to ask.

What is Academy of Little Achievers' phone number?

(713) 909-7000.

Where is Academy of Little Achievers?

8238 Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77028. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Legacy, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).