Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
Itty Bitty Academy
Licensed Child-Care Home in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 17, 2023
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1043 VERDE TRAILS DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77073 1855
- Operation type
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- April 17, 2023
- Operation number
- 1752804
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 12 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 1 |
| Assessments on record | 2 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,276 |
| Citations recorded | 49 |
| Findings still pending | 1 |
| Record covers | September 30, 2022 – October 28, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 30 |
| Medium | 9 |
| Low | 3 |
Visits and findings, newest first
An infant was observed laying in a play yard swaddled and in a face down position. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were 9 children in care; 2 infants, 1- 18 month old and 6-3 yr olds. The home had more children ages 18 months to 3 years old than what is allowed.
Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2026.
A crib was not available for one non-walking infant.
Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2026.
An infant was observed swaddled in a blanket while napping in a play yard. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The primary caregiver does not have current Pediatric First Aid Training and Pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined the primary caregiver provided Child Care Regulation with falsified training documents for CPR and First Aid.
Correction verified by the state on October 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2026.
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the emergency preparedness plan have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2026.
As of 5/27/26, the required updates children's records have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2026.
As of 5/27/26, verification the required make-up training hours were completed has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2026.
As of 5/27/26, the required children's health statements have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor. The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2026.
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2026.
As of 5/27/26, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2026.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A health statement for the home's pet from a veterinarian was not available for review.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026.
The emergency preparedness plan lacked the following information: 1. How children will be evacuated to the safe area and alternate location; including how children under 2 and children with limited mobility may need assistance. 2. The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 3. The address of the alternate shelter.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The following items were accessible to children: 1. Cleaning supplies were in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. 2. Bug spray repellant, body spray, hand sanitizer and deodorant were on a counter. 3. Spray paint on the outside activity space.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The background check for a person no longer working at the operation has not inactivated.
Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026.
The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A carbon monoxide detector is not located on the second level of the home.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026.
The assistant caregiver has not completed and orientation to the child care home.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extingusiher.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026.
The following hazards were observed in the outside activity space: 1. A ladder, BBQ grills and a dolly. 2. The protective barrier is not around the AC unit to prevent access to children in care.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026.
There were uncovered outlets throughout the home.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026.
The current vaccination record for the home's pet was not available for review.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026.
The sheet on the play yard mattress was not fitting snugly.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The diaper changing pad has a large tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026.
Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked the date of admission. 5. One lacked a shot record.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A water hose was observed in the outside activity space.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026.
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will evacuate with the daily attendance record.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The grass in the backyard needs to be cut.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026.
Of the four childrne's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent statingthe child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The smoke detector in the front area of the home was not working. Also, there is not a smoke detector in the room at the back of the home. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026.
The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The promotion of indoor and outdoor activity; including the duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity; recommended clothing and footwear and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent's Rights 4. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 5. Water activities offered. 6. Field trips offered.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Of the two personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Hire date for the assistant caregiver. 2. How the assistant caregiver meets the education requirements. 3. Documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbook were received. 4. Pre-employment affidavit for the assistant caregiver 5. Notarized affidavit for the primary and assistant caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An Incident report was not completed regarding for an incident that placed a child at risk when the child exited the facility without being supervised.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director/primary caregiver failed to immediately notify the child's parent of an incident that placed the child at risk when the child exited the facility unsupervised and was subsequently returned by a neighbor.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A child was able to exit the home unnoticed by caregivers and returned to the home by a neighbor.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director/primary caregiver failed to report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a child exiting the facility without being supervised and being returned by a neighbor.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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