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La Petite Briar Forest

11803 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 770773.9· 68 reviews
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1985

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About La Petite Briar Forest

La Petite Briar Forest is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 14, 1985, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentHandwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout®)
Licensed capacity110 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

La Petite Briar Forest 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 La Petite Briar Forest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1985
License number
#123975- 684
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Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 22 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Observed 2 infants without an updated infant feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “Observed the playground areas without the proper amount of loose-fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “The director did not have a current driver transportation certificate available for licensing to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

  5. Apr 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Observed 2 infants without an updated infant feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “Observed the playground areas without the proper amount of loose-fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “The director did not have a current driver transportation certificate available for licensing to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

  6. Mar 6, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 3 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026

  7. Mar 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 3 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026

  8. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 46 earlier visits
  1. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

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

      “The nap mats were not properly label in the classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “There were brown spots on the ceilings in the infant room. I observed cracked tiles and dips in the floorings in the Prek room flooring.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Several tree branches are hanging over the playground equipment. The branches are low enough where they are in the children faces as they play on the play equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

  4. Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

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

      “The nap mats were not properly label in the classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “There were brown spots on the ceilings in the infant room. I observed cracked tiles and dips in the floorings in the Prek room flooring.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Several tree branches are hanging over the playground equipment. The branches are low enough where they are in the children faces as they play on the play equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

  5. Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

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

      “The nap mats were not properly label in the classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “There were brown spots on the ceilings in the infant room. I observed cracked tiles and dips in the floorings in the Prek room flooring.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Several tree branches are hanging over the playground equipment. The branches are low enough where they are in the children faces as they play on the play equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

  6. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver slammed a door closed that led to a child in care getting their finger caught between the door, resulting in the child's finger being broken. A caregiver submitted a falsified incident report about what actually happened regarding the child's broken finger.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025

  8. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/18/23.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

  10. Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

      “During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the director is aware of the caregivers not complying with standards and not addressing the issue.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “During the course of the investigation, it was determined that children are being forced to sleep by holding their heads down to the mat.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet

      “During the course of the investigation, it was determined that classrooms are going out of ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

  11. Sep 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  12. Jun 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “Two emergency medications observed was not in the original packaging.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two out of four children files reviewed did not have a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose fill on the playground depth was not properly maintained.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

  13. Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jul 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “FA kit was still missing the following: FA guide, scissors, thermometer, tweezers, and adhesive tape.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

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

      “2 baby bottles were not labeled during the follow up.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “1 child record with known food allergy still did not have a food allergy emergency plan available to during follow up”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2023

  15. Jul 10, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “There was dead roaches throughout the operation that have not been properly disposed of.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “1 child record with known food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan available to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “4 out of 8 children's record did not contain complete admission information. The following information was incomplete: the special needs statement, emergency contact information, release contact information, and the authorization for emergency medical treatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “3 out of 8 caregivers records did not the following available to review: proof of education, affidavit and orientation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

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

      “5 baby bottles was not labeled with child's first name and last initial in the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after diapering.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “Director was not able to provide a monthly checklist with dates.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings

      “A 6 inch metal bar was protruding at the bottom of playground equipment. There is no protective barrier around the protruding bar.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

      “1 out of 5 employees files evaluated did not have pre service training of understanding early childhood brain development.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

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

      “Nap cots were not properly labeled in multiple classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “1 out of 8 children did not have a current immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “FA kit was missing the following: FA guide, antiseptic wipes, scissors, thermometer, tweezers, and adhesive tape.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “Fire drills was missing for months January 2023 and February 2023. Exit time for March 2023 fire drill exceeded the 3 minutes limit by 2 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

  16. Jul 10, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “There was dead roaches throughout the operation that have not been properly disposed of.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “1 child record with known food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan available to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “4 out of 8 children's record did not contain complete admission information. The following information was incomplete: the special needs statement, emergency contact information, release contact information, and the authorization for emergency medical treatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “3 out of 8 caregivers records did not the following available to review: proof of education, affidavit and orientation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

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

      “5 baby bottles was not labeled with child's first name and last initial in the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after diapering.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “Director was not able to provide a monthly checklist with dates.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings

      “A 6 inch metal bar was protruding at the bottom of playground equipment. There is no protective barrier around the protruding bar.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

      “1 out of 5 employees files evaluated did not have pre service training of understanding early childhood brain development.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

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

      “Nap cots were not properly labeled in multiple classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “1 out of 8 children did not have a current immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “FA kit was missing the following: FA guide, antiseptic wipes, scissors, thermometer, tweezers, and adhesive tape.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “Fire drills was missing for months January 2023 and February 2023. Exit time for March 2023 fire drill exceeded the 3 minutes limit by 2 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

  17. Jul 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  18. May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. May 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver stated there were 19 children in care and when counting the number of children there were 20 children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

  20. Apr 27, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

      “There was no written activity schedule posted for the school age children. The caregiver was not following the activity schedule.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations

      “Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not set appropriate behavior expectations for school-age children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

  21. Apr 20, 2023Visit3 rules cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

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

      “Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support the seat belts in the buses do not secure and are not in safe operating condition.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Based on the information obtained a caregiver failed to practice good judgment by loading the daycare bus that is designed to seat 14 children with 15 children while transporting to the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions

      “Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that a child was not secured in a passenger safety seat system due to the daycare bus being overloaded.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

  22. Apr 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver did not know the number of children in their group during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 19 children. After counting there were 15 children outside on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023

  23. Apr 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Upon arrival to the operation, 9 school age children were observed lined up at the door unsupervised while the caregiver was inside the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

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

      “Caregiver did not know the children ages she was supervising.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Two ant beds were observed on the playground which are accessible to the children play area”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023

  24. Apr 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Upon arrival to the operation, 9 school age children were observed lined up at the door unsupervised while the caregiver was inside the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

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

      “Caregiver did not know the children ages she was supervising.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Two ant beds were observed on the playground which are accessible to the children play area”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023

  25. Apr 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Upon arrival to the operation, 9 school age children were observed lined up at the door unsupervised while the caregiver was inside the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

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

      “Caregiver did not know the children ages she was supervising.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Two ant beds were observed on the playground which are accessible to the children play area”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023

  26. Apr 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  27. Apr 10, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “Based on the information obtained, the operation did not notify CCR when they became aware that a child enrolled at the facility contracted COVID.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

      “Based on the information obtained the operation did not notify parents that a child enrolled at the facility had contracted COVID.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “The dead insects have not been disposed of.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

  28. Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Nov 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Oct 31, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to notify licensing after allowing a child to wander away from the caregiver unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

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

      “A child's parent was not told the truth about a situation that placed their child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The incident report was not shared or signed by the child's parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “A child was left alone inside a classroom while the caregiver was on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

  31. Aug 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “The infant feeding instructions for 1 infant has not been updated since 05/31/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “There was no documentation of the carbon monoxide, smoke detector or fire extinguisher checks for this year.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(c)(1) - Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified

      “1 child who was enrolled 08/01/22 did not have an immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One child did not have a current Hep B immunization.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

  32. Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Jul 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  34. Jul 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “During an investigation it was determined that a child in care was injured and required medical attention, but the incident was never reported to Childcare Regulation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “At a follow up inspection the operation still does not have a current fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022

  35. Jun 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “The wall in the 2's classroom has chipped paint.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “I observed the caregiver in the PreK class telling the kids that there was a cockroach in the room and to not step on it on the carpet. The caregiver killed the roach and disgarded it.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

      “During an investigation inspection 2 children from the PreK class was observed in another classroom unsupervised. Note: I notified the assistant immediately and she walked one of the children back to the restroom with his class. The other child saw me and went back to the area with the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

  36. Jun 9, 2022Visit3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

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

      “During an investigation inspection an infant's bottles were not labeled. Note: The caregiver labeled the bottles during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver gave an infant another child's bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “Documentation showing the operation has a current fire inspection was not available for review during this inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 03/31/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022

  37. Jun 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

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

      “During an investigation inspection an infant's bottles were not labeled. Note: The caregiver labeled the bottles during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver gave an infant another child's bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “Documentation showing the operation has a current fire inspection was not available for review during this inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 03/31/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022

  38. Jun 7, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “During an investigation it was determined that a child in care was injured and required medical attention, but the incident was never reported to Childcare Regulation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

  39. May 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  40. May 5, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishments.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022

  41. Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2022

  42. Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  43. Jan 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “During the walkthrough of the investigation inspection 2 toddlers were observed in restrictive devices while other children were in regular chairs seated at the table. When asked why the 2 children were in restrictive devices, the caregiver stated the children bite and fight the other chldren. Prohibited punishment was discussed with the caregiver and acting director and the children were removed from the restrictive devices.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022

  44. Jan 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  45. Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  46. Nov 30, 2021VisitNo rules cited

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 La Petite Briar Forest licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 14, 1985.

When was La Petite Briar Forest last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Briar Forest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 11 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 La Petite Briar Forest care for?

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

Does La Petite Briar Forest accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are La Petite Briar Forest's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Petite Briar Forest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 496-4400 to ask.

What is La Petite Briar Forest's phone number?

(281) 496-4400.

Where is La Petite Briar Forest?

11803 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77077. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Feet Child Care, 0.9 miles away.

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