Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 26, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 2933 WESTHOLLOW DR, HOUSTON, TX 77082 1823
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 26, 2017
Operation number: 1638123
Licensed capacity: 100 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	17
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,267
Citations recorded	64
Record covers	December 21, 2021 – October 20, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	13
Medium High	26
Medium	18
Medium Low	7

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 20, 20261 citation recorded1 of 8 standards cited at this visit

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

Several paint cans were observed inside of a play house on the outdoor play area..

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2026.

InspectionOctober 5, 202613 citations recorded13 of 654 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

Seven of seven staff files reviewed did not have current training in the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness. (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication. (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026.

746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe productsRisk level: Medium High

A baby rocker that has has been recalled since August 2022 was observed to be in the infant room.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

Of the seven caregivers reviewed, one caregiver did not have CPR and First Aid training.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Four out of seven staff files reviewed did not contain a pre-employment affidavit. Five out of seven staff files reviewed did not contain education documents. Two out of seven staff files reviewed had no selection of pre-service or exemption from pre-service status.

746.3317(4) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Discard Single-Service ItemsRisk level: Medium High

Several unlabeled disposable juice bottles were observed in a bucket in the freezer. According to the caregiver, they are used to serve water to the children.

Correction verified by the state on October 15, 2026.

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredRisk level: Medium

Several tubes of neosprin and pain relief cream were observed to be expired between 2019-2024.

Correction verified by the state on October 15, 2026.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

The caregiver in the infant class does not have current SIDS training, Shaken Baby Syndrome training, and Early Brain Development training.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

Five out of 10 children records reviewed didnot have a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

There was a vape cartridge and cigarette box located immediately outside the fence area that leads to the playground. Several paint cans were observed inside of a play house.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

A slide was observed to have no surfacing in the use zone area.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The outside play area contained a broken play structure, bolts were observed to be potruding from a piece of equipment, a small bike with no pedals, a broken basketball goal, a small car with no doors attached,a missing board on the fence, and spider webs on a climbing structure.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

Six of the seven caregiver files reviewed contained online CPR training with no additional hands-on training.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026.

746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous MaterialsRisk level: Medium High

Bleach and fabulosa were observed to be stored in a low cabinet that was accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on October 15, 2026.

InspectionJune 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 14, 20254 citations recorded4 of 579 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

There was no health statement on file for one out of three files check.

Correction verified by the state on October 22, 2025.

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionRisk level: Medium Low

Date of admission was missing on one one file out of four files checked. This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium

Diploma was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2025.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

First aid and CPR training was missing on file for one staff. This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 173 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 314 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 192 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 31, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 18, 20251 citation recorded1 of 14 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation has not received their annual fire inspection. Last dated inspection was 12/26/2023.

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 13, 202512 citations recorded12 of 12 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium

A group of 2yrs old was observed to be watching Frozen during nap time.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

A 7yr old child was observed to be unservised in a kitchen/cafeteria area. The child was observed climbing on a sink to plug something into an outlet located behind the refrigerator.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High

An 11 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a ctib with a pacificer clipped to them. A 12 month old was observed to be sleeping with a stuffed animal.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

6 infants between 8mo-11mo were observed with 1 caregiver. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training CupsRisk level: Medium

A 2yr old was observed to be sleeping with a training cup.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025.

746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands WashedRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was observed changing 2 diapers. The caregiver wore a glove one one hand. The caregiver did not remove the glove after either diaper change and did not wash their hands in between the diaper changes.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned ActivitiesRisk level: Medium

A group of children was observed to be watching Paw Patrol on tv. The show was not related to an activity.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as ExitsRisk level: High

Multiple shelves were observed to be used to create a separate area for your youngest infants. The shelves blocked to only path to the door.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

Upon arrival, an 11 month old was observed to be sleep with several toys in the cdrib. NOTE: The child was asleep for the duration of the inspection. The toys were observed in the crib for 15 mintues before being removed by the caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation has not received their annual fire inspection. Last dated inspection was 12/26/2023.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's HandsRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not wash the hands of two infants after a diaper change.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

Crinbs in the infant room were not observed to have snug fitted sheets.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 2, 20253 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a caregiver humiliated a child when a six-year-old child was not treated with respect due to being placed in a highchair for discipline.

Correction verified by the state on March 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High

Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a six-year-old child was placed in a highchair as a form of discipline.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a caregiver did not intervene to keep one child from hitting another child.

Correction verified by the state on March 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 23, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

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 employee that left your employment in 2023

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 27, 20242 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to ParentsRisk level: Medium High

Notification of field trip was not posted in a prominent place were parents and others may view it. This notice must remain posted until all children on the field trip have returned to the daycare.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3001(1) - Field Trips - Signed PermissionRisk level: Medium High

Based on the investigation conducted by DFPS and the follow up conducted by Licensing representative nothing was posted to notify parent of the field trip to director's home and the operation did not receive any signed permission from parents who went on this field trip.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionNovember 12, 20244 citations recorded4 of 858 standards cited at this visit

746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentRisk level: Medium Low

Date of employment was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2024.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low

Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four files checked.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2024.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

There was no Emergency medical authorization on file for one out of four files checked.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium

Proof of education was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2024.

InspectionDecember 5, 20238 citations recorded8 of 252 standards cited at this visit

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionRisk level: Medium Low

Date of admission was missing on one out of five files checked. This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

A copy of immunization for one child was not on record.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2023.

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

Emergency medical authorization information was missing on file for one out of five files checked.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

Three out of four staff files checked did not have any notarized affidavit. Two were corrected during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2023.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High

One child did not wash his hands after toileting. This was corrected when caregiver washed his hands.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

Director was missing first aid and Cpr training. She said she has it but could not find at the moment.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release InformationRisk level: High

Release information was missing on one out of five files checked.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

Three children seated at the highchair table did not have their safety straps on. This was corrected when director replaced all the safety straps for proper use and convinience.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 13, 202213 citations recorded13 of 964 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

One caregiver had two out of twenty four hours of annually training. This caregiver was hired 6/28/2021. Another caregiver hired 3/1/21 also did not have any training hours for the period of 3/1/2021 to 3/1/2022.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Immunization record was missing on file for one out of six records checked.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2022.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

There was no documentation of monthly fire drill for the month of November, the last fire drill documented was in October and we are now in December.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

I did not observe any current annual sanitation inspection. The one on file had expired since 8/13/2022.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2022.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Four infant feeding sheet were not up dated.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policiesRisk level: Medium Low

One caregiver did not have the acknowledgement that she received any center policies on file.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2022.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

I did not observe any transportation training for the director of this operation.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo IdentificationRisk level: Medium

One caregiver was missing photo identification on file.

Correction verified by the state on December 21, 2022.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

First and CPR training was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Correction verified by the state on January 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

Physician information and Emergency medical authorization information was missing on file for one out of six records checked.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

Health statement was missing on file for one out of six records checked.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2022.

746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High

There is no acknowledgement that one caregiver received orientation or preservice training.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of NegligenceRisk level: Medium

I did not observe any current liability insurance.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2022.

InspectionJanuary 14, 20221 citation recorded1 of 223 standards cited at this visit

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High

One of the classrooms was not observed to have adequate lighting during naptime. The number of children present could not be seen. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. A light in the hallway was turned on to provide more lighting in the classroom.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionDecember 29, 2021No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 21, 20211 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of a child being dragged by the arm by a caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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