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Tree House Early Learning Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 23, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1476 WILCREST DR, HOUSTON, TX 77042 2229
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
March 23, 2022
Operation number
1727499
Licensed capacity
85 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 record14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record4
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,032
Citations recorded19
Record coversNovember 30, 2021 – January 29, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High11
Medium2
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJanuary 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 645 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 18, 20254 citations recorded4 of 627 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High
Director did not have the complete 30 hours of training of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2025.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
The partition wall behind the door leading to the outdoor play area is broken with gaps.

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2025.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
An outlet in the infant rooms was uncovered.

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2025.

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
Three employees reviewed did not have their annual trainings.

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2025.

ReportNovember 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 18, 20242 citations recorded2 of 55 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Child was observed to be sleeping on a stack of sleeping cots.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2024.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Classroom observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was watching six children with an age group of 12-17 months. Maximum allowed is 5.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2024.

ReportJuly 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet TrainingRisk level: High
Caregivers have been using screen time, snack, treats, and extra play time as either rewards or punishments for not taking naps or being disruptive if not sleeping.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 21, 20244 citations recorded4 of 640 standards cited at this visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
One bottle milk given to one infant did not have the infant name on it. This was corrected when the director wrote the infant name on the bottle.

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

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Health statement was missing on three out of five records checked.

Correction verified by the state on February 22, 2024.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
Three infants feeding on a table chair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected when caregiver placed the safety straps on the children.

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

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionRisk level: Medium Low
Date of admission was missing on file for two out of five records checked. This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionMarch 16, 20231 citation recorded1 of 343 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
The bottom dirt of the outside play area use zones were observed. Six inch or required mulch was not provided.

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

ReportMarch 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 27, 20232 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are placed in highchairs for discipline.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming CaregiversRisk level: Medium High
The caregiver in charge of a child who received minor scratches while in their care failed to notify the incoming caregivers of child's injuries and provide information of how the injuries happened.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2023.

InspectionOctober 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 23, 20221 citation recorded1 of 513 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High
A caregiver responsible for 9 children (22m-3y) did not know the number of children present in their classroom. Another caregiver responsible for 8 children (2y) also did not know the number of children present in their classroom.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 24, 20221 citation recorded1 of 524 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium
Two of three children records evaluated were missing the following from their admission forms as specified in subchapter 746.605: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached; 13) A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 518 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 6, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 30, 20213 citations recorded3 of 148 standards cited at this visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
An infant bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
Observed a sand table filled with water and accessible to the children on the operation's playground. There were children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old playing on the playground. Note: This was corrected during the inspection by placing a top over the body of water, making the water inaccessible to children.

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

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High
I observed a caregiver in the infant room rinse a child's bottle in the sink that is used for handwashing.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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