Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
Academy of Little Achievers, LLC
Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 19, 2022
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 8238 TIDWELL RD, HOUSTON, TX 77028 1120
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- April 19, 2022
- Operation number
- 1717322
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 47 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 11 |
| Assessments on record | 4 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 8,575 |
| Citations recorded | 89 |
| Findings still pending | 1 |
| Record covers | October 16, 2021 – November 2, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 29 |
| Medium High | 34 |
| Medium | 24 |
| Medium Low | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
ACADEMY OF LITTLE ACHIEVERS LLC registered with the State Comptroller is Inactive status due to forfeiture.
Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
3 active ant beds were present on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An electrical cord is dangling from an exterior light fixture at the front entrance and accessible by children; an unlabeled bottle of unknown liquid is stored within reach of children in the school age room. Note: the caregiver in charge removed the bottle from the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2026.
The operation is serving sugar added fruit punch. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed the fruit juice.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operational policy is missing information on the Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The list of employees was not posted. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director created and posted it to the entry wall.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two children did not have labeled hooks for their personal belongings. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director created name labels for the hooks.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The permit holder has not made corrections to the fire marshal inspection report.
Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The permit holder failed to meet all requirements related to the new location and is operating at the new location without being permitted. Per HRC42.048(e)(3)(2). A licensed child-care facility that changes location: (2) may not operate at the new location unless the commission approves the new location after the licensed child-care facility meets all requirements related to the new location.
Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy.
Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy which has not been obtained for the past 4 months.
Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director failed to comply with condition 4, missing Form 7260 audit of 2 children's admission packet prior to first day in care.
Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two children enrolled are missing the health statement.
Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two pieces of equipment on the playground is lacking 6 feet of use zone.
Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy which has not been obtained for the past 2 months.
Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The permit holder has not come up with a plan within 30 days from the start of the probation, that will improve overall compliance with Minimum Standards. The director needs to send to CCR for approval of plan addressing the formalized reporting process and the plan to review sub chapters of Infants, Personnel and Transportation. The director to develop a weekly transportation plan with a checklist.
Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation needs an updated fire inspection.
Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 out of 6 staff files missing annual training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.
Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2024.
2 out of 6 employees needs pediatric CPR training completed by their 90th day of employment and every two years thereafter.
Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2024.
2 out of 6 employees needs pediatric 1st aid training completed by their 90th day of employment and every two years thereafter.
Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2024.
The use zone for a play structure has loose fill that measured 4 inches to 5 inches in different areas and needs a depth of 6 inches.
Correction verified by the state on November 13, 2024.
1 out of 6 chlidren's files missing information for food allergies.
Correction verified by the state on October 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 out of 6 children's files is missing emergency medical care consent.
Correction verified by the state on October 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
2 staff that transport kids need an updated photocopy of their driver license in the staff file.
Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 out of 6 children's files missing phone number for person designated to pick up child.
Correction verified by the state on October 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 out of 6 children's files missing health statement.
Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2024.
4 out of 6 children's files missing vaccination records.
Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2024.
3 outlets were uncovered in a room with infant and preK children. Note: the director used tape to cover the outlets at inspection
Corrected at the time of inspection.
An infant was in a high chair with no fastened safety straps. Note: this was corrected when the caregiver fastened the safety straps. .
Corrected at the time of inspection.
An electrical outlet in the room was exposed in the toddler/ preK room. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director applied tape to 2 outlets and an outlet cover to 1 outlet.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
The insurance policy expired 3/22/2024.
Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024.
1 child that was transported from school to home did not have transportation permission signed by the parent.
Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024.
1 transportation binder for a specified route was missing 4 admission forms with emergency contact. 1 transportation binder for the other specified route was missing 7 admission forms with emergency contact.
Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The posts to the slide structure with a play surface greater than 5 feet was not marked. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director correctly marked the post.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
1 infant had an expired feeding instructions form and another infant not on table food was missing the feeding instructions form.
Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024.
4 infant bottles needed labeling. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver added the names to the bottles.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
The carbon monoxide detector in the main building was without a battery.
Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2024.
The operation did not complete a monthly inspection of fire extinguishers, January - July 2024. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director inspected all fire extinguishers.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
In the infant classroom they was a caregiver with conditions on they background check, and the caregiver can not be left alone with children and they were alone in the classroom. Corrected: When the director had another caregiver went into the classroom with the other caregiver.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The fence in the back of the operation on the playground was not 4 feet tall.
Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation does not have the most recent inspection form posted, the las inspection at the operation was on 5/21/2024 the inspection that is posted is from 5/13/2024.
Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation since has not provided an updated fire inspection.
Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children did not wash their hands before they at a snack. Corrected: When the director and caregiver had children wash their hands.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation still did not have an incident report for a child that was placed at risk.
Correction verified by the state on May 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director and caregives are not following the activity plan posted, the children should of had breakfast between 6:30 am to 8:30 am and did not have any breakfast.
Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director stated to the child twice, "do you want to sit in the high chair for a minute. It was observed the director placing a child in a high chair for time out. The director, "asked the child if he was ready to get out."
Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director or caregiver did not wash hands before serving food. Corrected: When the director and caregiver washed their hands.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A four month old infant fell asleep in a restrictive device.
Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operations two vans that were purchased after December 31, 2013 did not have electronic child safety alarm on them.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection, the last inspection was on 1/17/2023, doing the inspection a fire inspection was still unavailable.
Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation still does not have an director in place and information for a director has not been received from permit holder.
Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver left a infant in the classroom alone when she came back up front to get the other infant.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The infant caregiver was unable to give the ages of all infant children. Caregiver did not have documentation with all of the children's ages.
Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The preschool caregiver was observed preparing meals while the children were sitting in the classroom alone.
Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024.
In the blue van they is not information for children parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for the children being transported.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operations two vans that were purchased after December 31, 2013 did not have an electronic child safety alarm on them.
Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have any fire drills for the months of January, February and March.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection, the last inspection was on 1/17/2023.
Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The emergency preparedness plan did not have how the operation would evacuated or relocated children 24 months of age or who have limited mobility.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have an updated satiation inspection, the last inspection was conducted on 10/30/2022.
Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The outdoor playground in the front of the center gates was not enclosed all the way, they was a opening in the front left side of the gate.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have an updated Children's Product form, the last form was from 10/2/2023.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
In the blue van they was not a first aid kid and in the white van the first aid kit was missing thermometer and first aid guide.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
In the white van they was not a list of children that are being transported.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation does not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection was 3/27/2023 and the last inspection that is posted from 4/19/2023.
Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The three drivers did not have updated transportation training it expired 1/23/2024.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The television in the classroom children were napping in was not anchored to the wall, it was sitting on a table.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The fire extinguishers has not been inspected in the past three months.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The cots are not labeled with children names or a number that would be assigned to them.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024.
The operation did not fill out an incident report when a child was placed at risk.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024.
The permit holder is not ensuring that caregivers are following minimum standards requirements.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, the infant classroom was over ratio because there was one caregiver with 7 infants. The specified age group for 0-11 months is 1 to 4 and for 12-17 months old is 1 to 5.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not notify the parent the child was left on the van alone.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver transporting children did not have a list of children he transported that day.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information found during the investigation, the operation staff contacted the victim?s mother and gave her false information as to the reason her child was not in school that day and the mother came to pick her up.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information found during the investigation, the operation staff did not complete a check of each vehicle row to ensure that no child was left unattended in the vehicle before leaving the operation.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not notify licensing in writing before adding the Nighttime care services.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Neglectful Supervision was found deficient based in the findings of the investigation.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The incident/ illness report for the incident that occured on 4/4/2023 was signed by the caregiver on 4/5/2023 but not signed by the parent.
Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
6 out of 6 files missing a record of training hours.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There is an active ant bed in the pre-k playground that needs to be treated by a licensed exterminator.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 caregiver was left in charge of 13 children, with a specified age group of 2 years old. This maximum size of this group is 11, over by 2 chidren.
Correction verified by the state on April 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 out of 5 staff files is missing 3 hours in annual training in the required topics of Abuse/Neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby/Early Child Brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, Food Allergies and in Hazardous Materials.
Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2023.
The director has 25.5 of 30 hours required for annual training, is missing required topics in SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Child Brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, Food Allergy and in Hazardous Materials.
Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director has 2.5 hours of management/ supervisor/leadership training, needs 3.5 hours more for a total of 6 hours in annual training requirements.
Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2023.
Several torn mats were discarded by the caregiver left in charge. This left the center with 4 good mats. The director will order new mats for napping.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2023.
2 swings were attached to the composite play structure in the pre-k playground. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director had the swings removed.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There is insufficent loose fill material underneath the swing set.
Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The temporary license plate on the transportation van is expired.
Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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