Thelma Cares Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 27, 1998

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 6340 WEST LITTLE YORK ROAD, HOUSTON, TX 77091
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 27, 1998
Operation number: 523518
Licensed capacity: 85 children
Ages served: 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 record	10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,997
Citations recorded	14
Record covers	October 8, 2021 – October 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	4
Medium	5
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 282 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,263 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJanuary 21, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 14, 20255 citations recorded5 of 992 standards cited at this visit

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.

Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.

Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2025.

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

The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.

Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 28, 20241 citation recorded1 of 284 standards cited at this visit

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 30, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 976 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 22, 20222 citations recorded2 of 3 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

An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.

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

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High

The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.

Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 260 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 9, 20214 citations recorded4 of 925 standards cited at this visit

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

The fire inspection expired August 2021.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2021.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2021.

ReportOctober 8, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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.