Sheila Walker
Stafford, TX 77477 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Higher Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Higher Learning Academy
Higher Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Stafford, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 1, 2018, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Higher Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend 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 Higher Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1646787
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 15 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Transportation 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation has a expired fire inspection the last inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
Aug 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Two children ages five and ten years old were observed having screen time during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
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
“A caregiver came to answer the door and left seven children in the classroom alone.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The boy's restroom had a toilet with a missing lid on top of the toilet. The operation had water inside the sand table. The operation had a mini barbecue pit on the playground with charcoal in the pit.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“It was only one caregiver in the building during naptime; The operation had seven children in care ages 2 years old to 10-year-old.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
“A toddler was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: Caregiver put the child on a mat to sleep.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
“The fence play area only has one entrance/exit to the area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“One driver did not have current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
- Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“The vehicle in use to transport the children was observed to have some torns floor and a ripped seat.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The following was observed: The play area was not ready for the children's use. There are items that must be removed and grass must be clean up. The tables in the classrooms were observed dusty. One play pen pad in the infant's room was observed dirty with stains.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Sheets were not observed in the cribs to cover mattresses.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Dec 31, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
“The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025
Nov 26, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
“The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
Show 17 earlier visits
Nov 6, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
“The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
Oct 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
“The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
Sep 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.605(13)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
“One out of 9 children did not available the health statement in file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“The air conditioner in one of the vehicles was not properly working.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Record of training hours from director and one caregiver were not available to review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The current Fire Marshal inspection report was not available during the inspection. Last inspection date 4/18/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
Sep 4, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“The air conditioner in one of the behicles was not propperly working.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One staff did not have available to review the current CPR/First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
746.605(13)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
“One out of 9 children did not available the health statement in file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Record of training hours from director and caregivers were not available to review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Good judgement was not used when the director transported children with stuff located in the back of the vehicle. The stuff could move forward and injure a child.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The current Fire Marshal inspection report was not available during the inspection. Last inspection date 4/18/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not installed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“one out of nine children did not available vaccination records in file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operation has not provided parents with a copy of the parent's rights form 2987 as required.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One child did not have in file information for emeregency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
Jan 16, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the employees who left employment in 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
Sep 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Five children's files were reviewed. Two children do not have updated immunization records based on their current age.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One employee has a blank affidavit form in their personnel file upon review of five staff records.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
- May 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An 8 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncer for several minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
Dec 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“There is sufficient evidence to prove that 1 caregiver was responsible for supervising two groups of children on two different playgrounds that were separated by fences and a sidewalk.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023
- Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“One caregiver went outside leaving 1 caregiver to supervise 11 children in two spaces.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
Oct 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“Two children were observed walking around the classroom with sippy cups.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A child was in a toddler seat that uses straps to keep them secure but straps were not present. This was corrected when straps were added to the seats and the ones without straps were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Two electrical outlets in the infant room did not have covers.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
Sep 26, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“3 out of 4 children's files did not have completed emergency contact information on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was in an infant car seat without the safety straps being buckled.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“3 caregivers did not obtain training in the required topics of 1309(e) during the most recently completed training year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022
Oct 28, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“The operation did not have proof of orientation or pre-service being obtained for a caregiver that began employment in April 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One child did not have a signature for consent to obtain emergency medical care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One caregiver had online CPR training that did not meet minimum standard requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Higher Learning Academy
Is Higher Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 1, 2018.
When was Higher Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Higher Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 11 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Higher Learning Academy care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Higher Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Higher Learning Academy's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Higher Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 539-1550 to ask.
What is Higher Learning Academy's phone number?
(832) 539-1550.
Where is Higher Learning Academy?
435 FM 1092 Suite Z-1, Stafford, TX 77477.