Texas records · HARRIS County · SPRING
Little Scholars Academy
Licensed Center in SPRING, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 3, 2016
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 9606 SPRING CYPRESS RD, SPRING, TX 77379 3017
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 3, 2016
- Operation number
- 1590456
- Licensed capacity
- 195 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 23 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 9 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,850 |
| Citations recorded | 42 |
| Record covers | January 5, 2022 – September 30, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 17 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 12 |
Visits and findings, newest first
The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on June 6, 2025.
Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child's immunization record was not available for review.
Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child's file observed did include a copy of their immunization record.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child's file observed did not have a health statement available for review.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child 16 months of age was observed in the Early preschool classroom with 9 other children, 2-4 years of age. The 16-month-old was removed from the Early preschool classroom and placed in the Infant classroom.
Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation inspection, a bookshelf that fell on three children in August 2024, had not been secured to the wall.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control by inappropriately grabbing a child, the child landed on the floor. The purpose was to correct the child's behavor.
Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, verification and/or documentation was not available for review to support parents were notified a bookshelf fell on their child.
Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the facility failed to report to Child Care Regulation a bookcase fell on three children on 08/22/2024.
Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support two caregivers failed to stop children that were climbing on a bookcase. As a result, the bookcase fell on three children.
Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, initially when the director was asked about the bookshelf falling on children in August 2024, the director denied the incident happened. Towards the end of the investigation inspection, the director admitted it happened, but did not have any information available regarding who the parents and/or children were.
Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A background check has not been submitted for one caregiver who was being counted in the child/staff ratio.
Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Fire inspection observed dated for 5/14/2024.
Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A 2 yr old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 5 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This standard was evaluated in regard to a self-report and compliance was not met. A parent was not immediately notified of an incident that placed that child at risk. The parent was notified of the incident one day later.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm in attempt to get the child to sit in a chair. A child, 3 years of age was observed running around the classroom, in which the caregiver/staff grabbed the child's arm and pulled the child throughout the classroom. The caregiver was then observed placing the child in a chair in an aggressive manner. During the actions of the staff, the classroom could be observed out of control, running around.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on information obtained the caregiver observed a child putting a lego in his mouth. Caregiver retrieve the lego from child but did not ensure the lego was inaccessible to child resulting in child swallowing a lego.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Licensing staff observed serveral tiles missing that contained water stains in the toddler and preschool classroom, which poses a risk to children in care. The tile(s) in the early preschool classroom did not contain a cover which caused the ceiling to be exposed to children in care.
Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A total of 23 children were observed with one caregiver, 12 months- 8 years of age. The youngest child in care was more than 18 months in difference from the eldest child present in care. An additonal staff member was added to the classroom to accommodate ratio. Infants were removed from large group.
Correction verified by the state on August 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child, two years of age was left unattended on the playground area of the childcare center for approximately 5-10 minutes. Based on the information obtained the child was transitioning from the outdoor play area to the toddler's classroom when the child was left behind during a transition period. The child was observed by another relative/guardian who has a child enrolled at the childcare center. Based on the information obtained, a name to face check was not conducted to ensure all children were accounted for.
Correction verified by the state on August 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three staff files hired after 09/01/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. Licensing staff provided a copy of form 2912 via email for staff to complete while Licensing was present.
Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There is no documentation of the fire drill on the emergency practices document/form. The operation has documentation related to a lockdown, severe/weather, and/or shelter in place.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Staff members observed in the Toddler 1 classroom was not aware of the ages of the youngest, and/or oldest child in care. During the walkthrough, the assistant director was able to assist with the ages of children enrolled.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The Director file observed contained 21 out of the required 30 annual hours. Topics that were not available for review during the monitor inspection: 1. Brain development 2. Food allergies 3. Administering medication 4. Building and physical premises
Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe, by 09/30/2023. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right. Children enrollment forms were not updated to portray receipt of acknowledgement of parent's rights.
Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of six staff files did not obtain the total 24 annual hours. The staff was hired 01/06/2020 and obtained a total of 10 hours throughout the current year.
Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Six children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, limitations and modifications, medication use, and/or the child's swimming ability.
Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child was hurt in care, which resulted in the child receiving medical attention. The incident occurred on 07/18/2024, in which the childcare facility did not report to Childcare licensing within 48 hours of becoming aware that medical attention was received.
Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child 4 years of age fell at the childcare facility, which resulted in a cut/gash that required medical attention. The incident report documented did not include information relative to medical treatment, and/or a signature from the person in charge.
Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of ten children files did not contain an immunization record. The child's file did not have an immunization available for review.
Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The Director hire date was documented as 09/28/2015. A total of 17 hours were observed from, 09/28/2022-09/28/2023. All training certificates for the Director was not available for review.
Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One caregiver was observed in the Infant/Toddler classroom with 7 children, 14-21 months of age. Two children present were 20 months and older. The majority of children present were 14-17 months of age. A second walkthrough was conducted, in which a second caregiver was added to the classroom in order to accommodate ratio.
Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One caregiver in the Preschool 1 classroom was observed with 16 children, 3-4 years of age. Majority of the children present/observed were 3 years old. An additional caregiver was added at approximately 9AM.
Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022.
One transportation vehicle does not have an operating safety alarm system.
Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child who admission date is documented as 04/19/2021 did not have a health statement available for review.
Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022.
Two out of ten staff records did not contain a CPR/first-aid certification that was skilled based. Two certifications observed were considered an online course.
Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Seven out of ten staff records failed to conduct training in the remaining subjects related to emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, food allergies, medication, building and physical premises, and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An applicant was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to having a background check ran. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the applicant was sent home.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The early preschool classroom had one caregiver with 17 children who had a specified age group of two years of age which put the classroom over ratio by six children. Note- This was addressed during the inspection when a second caregiver went into the classroom to maintain ratio.
Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the caregiver did not use a form of discipline that teaches acceptable behavior and self-control.
Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when physically moving a child.
Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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