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The L.E.A.F Academy

20621 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX 773794.6· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
298
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2025

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About

About The L.E.A.F Academy

The L.E.A.F Academy is a licensed child care center in Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 30, 2025, for up to 298 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campOpens before 7 AM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
298 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6 am to 6 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Licensed capacity298 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The L.E.A.F 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.
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 The L.E.A.F Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
298 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1805246
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity

      “A total of 65 children were observed in the cafe/cafeteria area, with a classroom capacity of 22. A total of 5 classrooms were combined in the cafe area for an activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “Six children files observed did not include the start date, and/or admission date.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026

  2. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 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 they were responsible for,”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

  5. Mar 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “The director's training records were not available for review,”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

  6. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “One infant, 4 months of age was observed napping in a restrictive device for approximately 5 minutes. Licensing staff walked into the infant classroom at 10:17AM and observed one infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Licensing departed the classroom at 10:24AM, in which the infant was still in the restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “One child two years of age was placed in a highchair during circle time activities, diaper changing, naptime services, and/or while engaged in meals/snacks. Based on the information obtained, the child would be placed in a highchair for a 10?20-minute period, including while staff was conducting diaper changing task and/or during circle time. The caregiver's/staff did not demonstrate competency, and/or utilize good judgment by utilizing a highchair as form of keeping the child in control.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

  2. Dec 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “A water hose was observed on the outdoor area unraveled, and accessible to children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

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

      “Two bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the infant's first, and/or last name.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted for Licensing to observe.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Nap mats observed in the Toddler classroom were torn apart to the extent of exposing the foam surfacing that children are placed on. The nap mats cannot be properly sanitized due to the exposure of surfacing material.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

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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FAQ

Questions about The L.E.A.F Academy

Is The L.E.A.F Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 30, 2025.

When was The L.E.A.F Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The L.E.A.F Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 The L.E.A.F Academy care for?

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

Does The L.E.A.F Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The L.E.A.F Academy's hours?

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

How much does The L.E.A.F Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 717-0808 to ask.

What is The L.E.A.F Academy's phone number?

(832) 717-0808.

Where is The L.E.A.F Academy?

20621 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX 77379. The nearest other daycare we list is Alianza Eco International School, 0.8 miles away.

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