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Growth Academy, LLC

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 6, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
11503 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77048 1867
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
February 6, 2020
Operation number
1694019
Licensed capacity
136 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits2,885
Citations recorded25
Record coversFebruary 18, 2022 – December 9, 2025

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High4
Medium High11
Medium9
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionDecember 9, 20252 citations recorded2 of 426 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
There was no current Health Inspection report to review during inspection. The Health Inspection report was observed with expiration of 8/27/24.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
There was no current Fire inspection Report available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 852 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionSeptember 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJanuary 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 397 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 10, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
A caregiver was present in the infant classroom caring for 6 children without a cleared eligibility check.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 26, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 19, 2023Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the hand and pushing them on the carpet. The video also showed the caregiver hitting another child in the mouth.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2023. 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 the information obtained during the investigation, there is suffient evidence to determine two caregivers were in a verbal alteration infront of the children in care.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 14, 20232 citations recorded2 of 801 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Five out of five caregivers training record was not available for review.

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

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
The director annual training was not available for review.

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

InspectionAugust 24, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 1, 20223 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High
The following is missing from the emergency preparedness plan: (b) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2022.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2022.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
Observed five children sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Four of the table chairs children were sitting in were missing the straps. Note: Two of the children were strapped in properly and the other three children were taken out of the table chairs that were missing the straps and placed in high chairs. The Director placed an order for new straps during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionFebruary 18, 202215 citations recorded15 of 393 standards cited at this visit
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High
The operation does not have a complete and detailed emergency preparedness plan.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation is not practicing fire drills monthly. There is no documentation to show a drill was practiced in January 2022.

Correction verified by the state on February 22, 2022.

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium
The operation does not have recent documentation of the building and grounds maintenance checklist on file. The checklist made available was from December 2021.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
The director is missing 15 annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
There is a door to an electrical room in the girls restroom and a door to another electrical room in the boys restrooms that are not locked nor has a safeguard to prevent children from going into the electrical rooms.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium
The operational policy handbook does not consist of details regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities. It should include the following: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
The operation failed to report two employees by January 15th who are no longer employed at the operation. The two employees background checks are currently active and are due for renewal.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
Observed an infant bottle in the classroom's refrigerator that was not labeled with the child's name. Note: The bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High
Three children records evaluated were missing the special needs acknowledgment from their admission form.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2022.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
Observed three cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands when prompted to do so.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
The operation's first aid kit is missing cotton balls and a thermometer. Note: The items were placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.

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

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The diaper changing pad in the schoolers classroom contains rips/tears in it. The caregiver stated the changing pad is used for a special needs child.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
Observed missing electrical outlet covers from a wall outlet in the 2 year old classroom. Also, observed a missing outlet cover from a wall outlet in the 3y-4y old classroom. Note: Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during the inspection.

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

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.

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