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Academy of Little Achievers, LLC

Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77028 · Texas operation #1717322

Record summary

7 high-risk · 22 total

7 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (22 citations in all, from 26 inspections, 2 investigations and 4 assessments); last inspection Nov 2, 2026.

3 of 22 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
8238 Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77028
Phone
(713) 909-7000
Website
www.academyoflittleachieversllc.com
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Licensed capacity
41 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Apr 19, 2022
Director
Shauntrevia Zepher
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Nov 2, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium risk Second servings must be offered as the state requires.

State rule 746.3301(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving"

Inspector's note: Expired milk was served to children for PM snack. Non-expired milk was not available for seconds after the expired milk was removed and requested.

Corrected Nov 3, 2026, verified by the state Nov 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Sep 16, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 14, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Aug 31, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 20, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Jul 17, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 16, 2026: Assessment

1 citation.

High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.

State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"

Inspector's note: ACADEMY OF LITTLE ACHIEVERS LLC registered with the State Comptroller is Inactive status due to forfeiture.

Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 16, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

May 28, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 23, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk The operation must have regular pest control.

State rule 746.3427 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pest Extermination"

Inspector's note: 3 active ant beds were present on the playground.

Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 11, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 18, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: An electrical cord is dangling from an exterior light fixture at the front entrance and accessible by children; an unlabeled bottle of unknown liquid is stored within reach of children in the school age room. Note: the caregiver in charge removed the bottle from the classroom.

Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified by the state Feb 20, 2026.

Jan 28, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium risk Beverages with added sugar are not allowed, unless the food program allows them.

State rule 746.3301(g) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP"

Inspector's note: The operation is serving sugar added fruit punch. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed the fruit juice.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Dec 10, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 19, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 22, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 3, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 24, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 26, 2025: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium risk Storage for Individual Belongings

State rule 746.4505 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Storage for Individual Belongings"

Inspector's note: Two children did not have labeled hooks for their personal belongings. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director created name labels for the hooks.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity"

Inspector's note: The operational policy is missing information on the Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk A list of current employees must be posted.

State rule 746.401(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name"

Inspector's note: The list of employees was not posted. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director created and posted it to the entry wall.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 15, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 18, 2025: Assessment

2 citations.

High risk Permit issued is not transferable - Revoked if change of owner or location

State rule HRC42.048(e): "Permit issued is not transferable - Revoked if change of owner or location"

Inspector's note: The permit holder failed to meet all requirements related to the new location and is operating at the new location without being permitted. Per HRC42.048(e)(3)(2). A licensed child-care facility that changes location: (2) may not operate at the new location unless the commission approves the new location after the licensed child-care facility meets all requirements related to the new location.

Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified by the state Aug 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.

State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"

Inspector's note: The permit holder has not made corrections to the fire marshal inspection report.

Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified by the state Aug 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jul 14, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

State rule 746.5105 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Corrections Made to Fire Inspection"

Inspector's note: Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy.

Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified by the state Aug 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 20, 2025: Assessment

1 citation.

High risk Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

State rule 746.5105 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Corrections Made to Fire Inspection"

Inspector's note: Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy which has not been obtained for the past 4 months.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 4, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

May 9, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 23, 2025: Inspection

3 citations.

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The director failed to comply with condition 4, missing Form 7260 audit of 2 children's admission packet prior to first day in care.

Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified by the state May 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Stationary play equipment must have a clear 'use zone' around it, measured as the rules require.

State rule 746.4803 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment"

Inspector's note: Two pieces of equipment on the playground is lacking 6 feet of use zone.

Corrected May 7, 2025, verified by the state May 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Two children enrolled are missing the health statement.

Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified by the state May 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Apr 15, 2025: Assessment

1 citation.

High risk Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

State rule 746.5105 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Corrections Made to Fire Inspection"

Inspector's note: Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy which has not been obtained for the past 2 months.

Corrected Jun 4, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 25, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 25, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The permit holder has not come up with a plan within 30 days from the start of the probation, that will improve overall compliance with Minimum Standards. The director needs to send to CCR for approval of plan addressing the formalized reporting process and the plan to review sub chapters of Infants, Personnel and Transportation. The director to develop a weekly transportation plan with a checklist.

Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Mar 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 15, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Dec 18, 2024: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.

State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: The operation needs an updated fire inspection.

Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified by the state Feb 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Nov 12, 2024: Inspection

4 citations.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 6 employees needs pediatric 1st aid training completed by their 90th day of employment and every two years thereafter.

Corrected Dec 16, 2024, verified by the state Dec 3, 2024.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 6 employees needs pediatric CPR training completed by their 90th day of employment and every two years thereafter.

Corrected Dec 16, 2024, verified by the state Dec 3, 2024.

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The use zone for a play structure has loose fill that measured 4 inches to 5 inches in different areas and needs a depth of 6 inches.

Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified by the state Nov 13, 2024.

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 6 staff files missing annual training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.

Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified by the state Nov 19, 2024.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 18 visits and 57 citations. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Academy of Little Achievers, LLC on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1717322.

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