La Petite
Licensed child-care center in The Colony, TX 75056 · Texas operation #123451- 684 · part of La Petite Academy
Record summary
2 high-risk · 13 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (13 citations in all, from 12 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Sep 8, 2026.
1 of 13 citations was 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.
Details
- Address
- 5900 Paige Rd, The Colony, TX 75056
- Phone
- (972) 625-4440
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Mar 24, 1986
- Director
- Brandy Smith
- Programs
- Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
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
Sep 8, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 12, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.
State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"
Inspector's note: The caregiver in the naproom was observed using her personal device during the inspection.
Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026.
Aug 5, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."
Inspector's note: One caregiver who has been employeed for over 90 days has not completed a first aid course.
Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026.
Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"
Inspector's note: Multiple classrooms at the operation have walls with chipped painted accessible to children in care.
Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands before eating.
State rule 746.3417(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing Before Eating"
Inspector's note: Children in the school age classrooms were observed being feed snack without washing hands. Based on information gathered food has been served at the operation without hand washing occurring. CI: Children were taken to wash their hands by the caregivers, director, and assistant director.
Corrected Aug 5, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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 operations loose fill is compacted and measuring about 2.5 inches- 3.0 inches of loose fill.
Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 8, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 8, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 24, 2025: Inspection
7 citations.
High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a first-aid kit.
State rule 746.5617(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit"
Inspector's note: One vehicle's first aid kit was missing antiseptic solution. This was corrected at inspection when the antiseptic solution was added.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Meals must follow the required meal patterns.
State rule 746.3301(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns"
Inspector's note: The operation is not following the USDA guidelines for when meals are being given. The children were not given a fruit component for lunch.
Corrected Jun 25, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: One of the vehicle's seats is torn and has the cushion coming out.
Corrected Jul 8, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025.
Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be posted in each room.
State rule 746.5207(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room"
Inspector's note: The classrooms were missing emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams posted.
Corrected Jun 25, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Required records must be kept and made available to the state's inspectors.
State rule 746.801(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records"
Inspector's note: The medication log has not been updated for a child who has been given medication.
Corrected Jun 25, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Activity plans for each group of children must be posted.
State rule 746.401(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center"
Inspector's note: The acitivity plans were not posted in any of the classrooms.
Corrected Jun 25, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk A daily menu, including snacks and meals, must be posted.
State rule 746.401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center"
Inspector's note: The menu was not posted and is not being followed.
Corrected Jun 25, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025.
May 29, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 16, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: Based on evidence of the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling and using profanity in the presence of children in care. In addition, a caregiver did not use good judgment when not intervening in a timely manner, while two children got into an altercation that resulted in injuries.
Corrected May 14, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 13, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 10, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Dec 18, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 3 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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: La Petite on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #123451- 684.
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