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Houston, TX 77074 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lil Learners Academy
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Lil Learners Academy
Lil Learners Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 21, 2014, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 33 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
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
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil Learners 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 Lil Learners Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1522751
Summary
33 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 33 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 38 visits
- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on interview with staff and children, sufficient evidence was obtained to validate that a caregiver engaged in corporal punishment by hitting children as a form of discipline when the children were misbehaving.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
Jul 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed a door leading to the outside area in the toddler classroom with a visible hole. This opening directly exposes the children to weather elements and creates a high risk for pest entry.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Observed a changing mat with a tear making the mat absorbent.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
- Jul 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 28 earlier visits
- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“I observed the playground with a broken sharp fence board and nails protruding through the fence.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on interview with staff and children there is enough evidence to validate that a staff scream at children when not following the rules.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Four infants observed on a table highchair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
“Training certificates evaluated did not contain the trainers qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
“Training certificates evaluated did not contain the length of training hours for the transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“1 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing 24 clock hours of annual training was completed. An additional 6.5 hours is needed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“During the inspection an infant was observed in their crib which contained loosely fitted sheets. Note: The provider removed the loose fitting sheets during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
“Documentation of a current Driver's License for one of the daycare drivers was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“1 staff file evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language which has not been translated to English.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“During the inspection a slide and balancing beam were observed over concrete with no loose fill or unitary surfacing materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
- Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Several broken toys were observed on the playground. The surfacing used on the climbing structure not observed to be maintained. Several pieces of the surfacing were observed to be separating and creating tripping hazards. In some areas, grass could be seen growing through the surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“One caregiver in charge of a group of children 4-21 months was not aware of the ages of the children in care. When asked the ages of the children. The caregiver stated the oldest child in the room was 12 months. The oldest in the room was 21 months.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“A broken toy on the playground was observed to be collecting water.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“Several cots were observed to be too close together and did not provide adequate walking space for staff or children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Upon arrival, the caregiver in the infant room was observed sitting in a chair outside of the room while supervising infants. Three infants were observed to be awake and walking around. There were no other caregivers present in the room.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“A sink in the infant room was observed to be full of toys. The caregiver indicated the sink is used to clean toys, wash hands, and clean bottles.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Records were reviewed for 10 children in care. I child did not have a valid immunization exemption on file. The exemption was observed to be a photocopy and the original was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Children's products safety certificate was last completed 2/19/2020 NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the CPSC was completed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Lil Learners Academy
Is Lil Learners Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 21, 2014.
When was Lil Learners Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 33 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil Learners Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 33 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Lil Learners Academy care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil Learners Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil Learners Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil Learners Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 779-5437 to ask.
What is Lil Learners Academy's phone number?
(713) 779-5437.
Where is Lil Learners Academy?
9712 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77096. The nearest other daycare we list is Red Apple Private School & Childcare, 0.8 miles away.