Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON

La Petite Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 13, 1986

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1810 W 18TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008 1204
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
October 13, 1986
Operation number
133307- 684
Licensed capacity
102 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record4
Assessments on record2
Standards evaluated across those visits4,166
Citations recorded31
Record coversNovember 16, 2021 – May 26, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High3
Medium High14
Medium10
Medium Low3
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 26, 20263 citations recorded3 of 756 standards cited at this visit
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection ReportRisk level: Medium
The operation's current health inspection report was not available during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2026.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
CCR reviewed the operation's fire drill practices and found that the fire drills were not completed within three minutes for the months of March, April, and May.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
The operation has three playground equipment that does not meet the required six inches of loose fill.

Correction verified by the state on June 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 23, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection I observed one caregiver caring for 17 children with a specified age group of 2 years. Raito is 1:11, the caregiver was over ratio by 6.

Correction verified by the state on February 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorRisk level: Medium High
The operation failed to report to licesning a change in director.

Correction verified by the state on February 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 22, 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 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 30, 20251 citation recorded1 of 334 standards cited at this visit
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low
During the inspection it was found 4 out of 7 child records did not have a health statement on file.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 21, 20251 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 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 3, 20252 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hoursRisk level: Medium High
A child went over more than 3 hours without eating while in care at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3309(a)(1) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Parent ChoiceRisk level: Medium
The operation does not have a written agreement in regard to the parent providing snacks for their child while in care.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 509 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 11, 20241 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium
I was able to see four out of the five caregiver training. One caregiver is still missing the training documentation.

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

InspectionMay 31, 20247 citations recorded7 of 658 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access RulesRisk level: Medium
In the operational policies the operation did not have how parents could find the most recent inspection report or how the parent could contact the local licensing office.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2024.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One child is missing immunization recrods.

Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium
They was not documentation for training hours for the director or five caregivers.

Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Six infants did not have an updated feeding instruction form.

Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily FluidsRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not wash their hands after cleaning a child's nose.

Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
In the toddler classroom they was a child that was 17 months old the oldest child in the class was 3 years old, which is more then 18 months older then the youngest child.

Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection report.

Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 8, 20231 citation recorded1 of 155 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
In the pre-K classroom they was paint coming off the wall and in the pre-school classroom board coming off the wall.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 29, 20237 citations recorded7 of 451 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
One of the children were observed to have allergies and did not have a food allergy plan.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
Two infants were observed without safety straps in highchairs. Corrected: When the caregiver fastened the safety straps.

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

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
It was observed the operation did not have the most updated sanitation inspection. The last inspection was 2/22/2022.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility OccurrenceRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not report to licensing that a part of their building unsafe and unsanitary for children.

Correction verified by the state on March 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how children 24 months and with limited mobility, will be evacuated out of the operation.

Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not conduct a fire drill the month of February.

Correction verified by the state on April 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
The cots in the toddler classroom were not labeled.

Correction verified by the state on April 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 25, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High
The caregiver stated they had 15 children, when I counted it was 16 children in care. Corrected: When the caregiver ensure all children were checked in and recounted the children.

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

InspectionOctober 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 29, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
The child was left alone in a classroom unsupervised by a caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 88 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 29, 20223 citations recorded3 of 619 standards cited at this visit
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium
The director did not have a time sheet or documentation on when she is in the operation.

Correction verified by the state on June 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low
An caregiver was missing a affidavit in their file.

Correction verified by the state on June 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
In the two year old classroom all cots were not labeled with children's names or numbers

Correction verified by the state on June 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 16, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 569 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.