Sproutstart Academy
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77018 · Texas operation #1681558
Record summary
1 high-risk · 5 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 3 inspections and 2 assessments); last inspection Sep 30, 2026.
0 of 5 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.
Details
- Address
- 4926 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018
- Phone
- (713) 206-0031
- Website
- www.sproutstartacademy.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since May 2, 2019
- Director
- Laura Whitley
- Programs
- Part Time Care
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 30, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 29, 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: The franchise tax status of the LLC that owns the operation has been delinquent since 2.27.2026
Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Sep 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 18, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.
State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"
Inspector's note: An epi pen expired on 8.26.25.
Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025.
Oct 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 6, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
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: A part of the base of the wall in the infant room had the border removed and showed black spots on the wall.
Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.
State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"
Inspector's note: An epi pen expired on 8.26.25 and two inhalers expired on 6.2025 and 7.2025.
Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified by the state Nov 18, 2025.
Medium risk Records of outdoor play equipment maintenance must be kept for 3 months.
State rule 746.4751(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months"
Inspector's note: The operation does not have documentation of the daily building and playground checks.
Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 5 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: Sproutstart Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1681558.
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