Growth Academy Courage

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 3, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 4304 LA BRANCH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77004
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 3, 2024
Operation number: 1791011
Licensed capacity: 105 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 record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,080
Citations recorded	22
Record covers	February 7, 2024 – October 21, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	10
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 16, 20262 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

The caregiver in the toddlerroom did not know how many children were in her care. At the time of inspection the caregiver stated there were 14 children in her care when there was 15.

Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2026.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

The infant room was observed having 9 children ages 8 months - 3 years old, with the oldest child in the room being more than 18 months older than the youngest infant during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2026.

InspectionSeptember 18, 20263 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit

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

One caregiver was observed caring for eight infants ages five months to sixteen months old. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver came back from lunch and assisted in the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2026.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

The caregiver in the infant room did not know how many children were in her care. At the time of inspection the caregiver stated there were 7 children in her care when there were 8.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

One infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer during the inspection. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the device.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 4, 20264 citations recorded4 of 8 standards cited at this visit

746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee RequiredRisk level: Medium High

There was no additional staff present in the building while caregiver was supervising children during naptime.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2026.

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

Caregiver was observed coming out of the office, leaving 14 children ages 2-5 years old with an SAG of 2 years unsupervised during naptime..

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 6, 10, 10, 14, 14 months old. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver arrived to assist in the infant room during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2026.

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

Window tent on the van were observed still peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2026.

InspectionAugust 18, 20265 citations recorded5 of 274 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

A garbage can with water inside was observed accessible to children in the playground area.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Window tent on the van was observed peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2026.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

Caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants without an approved/active background check. During the inspection caregiver was observed leaving the operation.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Two out of four infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every thirty days.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2026.

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

A bottle of motor oil was observed laying on the floor of the van accessible to children during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2026.

ReportAugust 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,000 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 20, 20251 citation recorded1 of 271 standards cited at this visit

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

There was no current Fire Inspection Report available for review during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 26, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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

Three infants ages 5 months, 12 months, and 12 months old were observed sitting in feeder table with safety straps not fastened. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed to strap the infants and observed fastening the safety straps.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionAugust 7, 20243 citations recorded3 of 452 standards cited at this visit

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentRisk level: Medium

The use zones for stationary equipment on playground was observed not extending six feet in all directions during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2024.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeRisk level: Medium

Multiple cots were observed torn and not washable during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver was observed removing the torn cots from use by children.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

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

Three children ages 3 and 4 years old were observed unsupervised in the restroom during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 13, 20242 citations recorded2 of 538 standards cited at this visit

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

Sheet in crib with 2 month old infant was observed not snugly fitted during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed replacing sheet with a snug fitting sheet.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

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

A soft toy was observed in the crib with a 2 month old infant. The toy was observed being removed from the crib by caregiver during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 263 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 7, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

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

There was no current fire inspection to review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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