La Casita De Munecas
Houston, TX 77082 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
US Academy
- licensed capacity
- 138
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About US Academy
US Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 28, 2017, for up to 138 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, drop-in care, infant care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 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
- 138 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, drop-in care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
US 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 US Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 138 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1656058
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Transportation 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 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 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“There was no alarm installed on one vehicle used for transportation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“9 of 9 children did not have documentation of emergency medical treatment and transportation authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Following outside play, water was not observed, Multiple children were heard requesting water but the caregiver was only observed serving water to 2 children. After approximately 5 minutes and continued request and questions from CCR the caregiver called to the director and requested children be served water.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“A car seat installed in the vehicle used for transportation was observed to have expired 3/26/2019”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher was not observed to be properly secured.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“A child was observed to be served an unrefrigerated water bottle of chocolate milk around 10:45am after outdoor play Note: Records indicated the children arrived to the operation at 7:30am and the director informed CCR the parents instructed the milk not to be refrigerated.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 3mo old was observed to be sleep in a bouncer. There was no safe sleep exemption on file. The child was not removed even after notified by CCR the child was asleep”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
- Aug 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Health statement was not on record for one record checked.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
746.601(a) - Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation
“There was no access to two out of four records requested for.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One out of four staff files checked did not have the current first aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
Jan 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employees that left your employment in 2023”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“Current employee list was missing one staff. This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Operation combined 16 moths old child with almost 36 months with a difference of 20 months. This was corrected when the 16 months was moved to the infant room.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Operation did not have any current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One out of four staff files checked did not have any first aid and cpr training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
“One out of five files checked did not have any release information.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
Show 10 earlier visits
- Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Incident did happened however the parent was not notified when she picked up her child. This was corrected when incident report was signed by parent the next day.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was with 15 children ages three through five years with the specified age of four years. Caregiver has not completed her finger print. You must receive notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check is eligible, eligible with conditions or provisionally eligible with conditions before allowing the subject to be present at your operation. An administrative openalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per HRC 42.078 will be recommended as a result of this citation. Operation must immediately remove the person from the operation until eligibility has been determine.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on information obtained there is sufficient evidence of neglectful supervision. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based on information obtained a child was left unattended in the vehicle. Operation will receive admin penalty for this violation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
- Jun 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“I observed loose fence wire which could be a hazard to children. Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
Apr 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“I observed loose fence wire which could be a hazard to children. Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“I observed a hand washing sink that is pulled away about half an inche from the wall that needed to be fixed.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two older infants on a high chair did not have any safety straps on. This was corrected during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
- Apr 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
May 11, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“Operation has a new director, but licensing has not yet received her paper work.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“Date of employment was missing for one caregiver. This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drill was not documented for the month of April 2022”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“How caregiver meet educational requirement was missing on file for one out of four files checked.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Health statement was missing on file for one out of four records checked.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
“A copy of one caregiver driver's licensing was missing on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
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
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FAQ
Questions about US Academy
Is US Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 28, 2017.
When was US Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has US Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 US Academy care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does US Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are US 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 US Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 741-3634 to ask.
What is US Academy's phone number?
(281) 741-3634.
Where is US Academy?
3310 Highway 6 S, Houston, TX 77082.