Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
Lil Learners Academy
Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 21, 2014
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 9712 FONDREN RD, HOUSTON, TX 77096 3616
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- February 21, 2014
- Operation number
- 1522751
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- YES
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 23 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 16 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,254 |
| Citations recorded | 21 |
| Record covers | February 10, 2022 – September 24, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 3 |
| Low | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionSeptember 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 5, 20261 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 31, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
Observed a changing mat with a tear making the mat absorbent.
Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026.
ReportJuly 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 23, 20261 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeRisk level: Medium High
I observed the playground with a broken sharp fence board and nails protruding through the fence.
Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2026.
InspectionMarch 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 727 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 9, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
Based on interview with staff and children there is enough evidence to validate that a staff scream at children when not following the rules.
Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionOctober 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 18, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
Four infants observed on a table highchair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
ReportJune 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 6, 20253 citations recorded3 of 545 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025.
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's QualificationsRisk level: Low
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the trainers qualifications.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025.
746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - LengthRisk level: Low
Training certificates evaluated did not contain the length of training hours for the transportation training.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025.
InspectionJune 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 9, 20244 citations recorded4 of 725 standards cited at this visit
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's LicenseRisk level: Medium
Documentation of a current Driver's License for one of the daycare drivers was not available for review upon request.
Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2024.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection a slide and balancing beam were observed over concrete with no loose fill or unitary surfacing materials.
Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.Risk level: Medium
1 staff file evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language which has not been translated to English.
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2024.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 340 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 9 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 10, 20228 citations recorded8 of 848 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The Children's products safety certificate was last completed 2/19/2020 NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the CPSC was completed during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022.
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
A broken toy on the playground was observed to be collecting water.
Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work SpaceRisk level: Medium High
Several cots were observed to be too close together and did not provide adequate walking space for staff or children.
Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022.
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