Patricia Neil Smith
Houston, TX 77048 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Growth Academy
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Growth Academy
Growth Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 6, 2020, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and summer camp |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Art Lessons, Imaginative Play, Outdoor Play |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Growth Academy 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Growth Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1694019
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
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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Dec 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There was no current Fire inspection Report available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“There was no current Health Inspection report to review during inspection. The Health Inspection report was observed with expiration of 8/27/24.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present in the infant classroom caring for 6 children without a cleared eligibility check.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
- Apr 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Apr 19, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the hand and pushing them on the carpet. The video also showed the caregiver hitting another child in the mouth.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is suffient evidence to determine two caregivers were in a verbal alteration infront of the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
Feb 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Five out of five caregivers training record was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director annual training was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
- Aug 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Observed five children sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Four of the table chairs children were sitting in were missing the straps. Note: Two of the children were strapped in properly and the other three children were taken out of the table chairs that were missing the straps and placed in high chairs. The Director placed an order for new straps during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The following is missing from the emergency preparedness plan: (b) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
Feb 18, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Observed three cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation is not practicing fire drills monthly. There is no documentation to show a drill was practiced in January 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director is missing 15 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy handbook does not consist of details regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities. It should include the following: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The operation's first aid kit is missing cotton balls and a thermometer. Note: The items were placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The diaper changing pad in the schoolers classroom contains rips/tears in it. The caregiver stated the changing pad is used for a special needs child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2022
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Three children records evaluated were missing the special needs acknowledgment from their admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2022
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands when prompted to do so.”
Corrected during the visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation failed to report two employees by January 15th who are no longer employed at the operation. The two employees background checks are currently active and are due for renewal.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Observed an infant bottle in the classroom's refrigerator that was not labeled with the child's name. Note: The bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There is a door to an electrical room in the girls restroom and a door to another electrical room in the boys restrooms that are not locked nor has a safeguard to prevent children from going into the electrical rooms.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2022
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation does not have recent documentation of the building and grounds maintenance checklist on file. The checklist made available was from December 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2022
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Observed missing electrical outlet covers from a wall outlet in the 2 year old classroom. Also, observed a missing outlet cover from a wall outlet in the 3y-4y old classroom. Note: Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation does not have a complete and detailed emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Growth Academy
Is Growth Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 6, 2020.
When was Growth Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 9, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growth Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Growth Academy care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Growth Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Growth Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Growth Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 767-1897 to ask.
What is Growth Academy's phone number?
(832) 767-1897.
Where is Growth Academy?
11503 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77048. The nearest other daycare we list is Codwell Elementary School, 0.4 miles away.