Sproutstart Academy- Spring Valley Location
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77055 ยท Texas operation #1572561
Record summary
8 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (8 citations in all, from 3 inspections); last inspection Apr 7, 2026.
0 of 8 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
- 1504 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055
- Phone
- (713) 534-1406
- Website
- www.sproutstartacademy.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Aug 11, 2015
- Director
- Bessy Chavez
- Programs
- Snacks Provided, 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
Apr 7, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.
State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"
Inspector's note: Four caregivers are missing 3 hours of the required 24 annual training hours.
Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified by the state Apr 17, 2026.
Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.
State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"
Inspector's note: The director is missing 6 hours of the required 30 annual training hours.
Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 1, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 13, 2025: Inspection
6 citations.
Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.
State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"
Inspector's note: Two children did not have the Epi-Pens in the original container they were placed in a zip lock bag.
Corrected Jun 19, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Slides must have a clear use zone in front of the access and on the sides.
State rule 746.4805(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides"
Inspector's note: The play structure's do not have a use zone of six feet. On one play structure it is only 3 ft and 9 inches from the barrier. On the other play structure they is a play house in front of the slide.
Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.
State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"
Inspector's note: The director is missing 20 hours of annual training,
Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover parent rights.
State rule 746.501(a)(20) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights"
Inspector's note: The operational policy did not have parent rights.
Corrected Jun 19, 2025, verified by the state Jun 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation's written policies must explain how parents can access the minimum standards online, the Texas abuse/neglect hotline and the state's website.
State rule 746.501(a)(23) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website"
Inspector's note: The operational policy did not have the correct information on where to find Minimum standards or HHSC website.
Corrected Jun 19, 2025, verified by the state Jun 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Low risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.
State rule 746.603(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening"
Inspector's note: One child that is four years old did not have a vision and hearing screening on file.
Corrected Jun 20, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 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- Spring Valley Location on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1572561.
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