Top Leaders Academy LLC
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77071 · Texas operation #1757290
Record summary
1 high-risk · 8 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (8 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Apr 30, 2026.
1 of 8 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
- 10704 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77071
- Phone
- (713) 485-5761
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 21, 2023; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Sharlean Phillips
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, 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
Apr 30, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The diaper-changing area must be sanitized after each use.
State rule 746.3505(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area"
Inspector's note: The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed to be torn in mutiple placed. Due to the tears, the mat could not be sanitized.
Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026.
Nov 12, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 30, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry each child's emergency medical information.
State rule 746.5617(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information"
Inspector's note: The 1st aid kit was observed having expired antiseptic 3/25, non working thermometer, no tweezers, and no tape. Note: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: Based on information obtained by staff. Another operation transports children enrolled at Top Leaders Academy. The children are not enrolled at the other operation. Vehicles are borrowed from other operations when there are issues with their vehicle.
Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025.
Sep 16, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Vehicles used to transport children must be maintained safely.
State rule 746.5603(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely"
Inspector's note: The van was observed to have 6 broken seatbelts. 4 towards the back of the van doesn't have a buckle to hook to, and 2 on the 1st row has a stuck seatbelt that won't unhook. The Air conditioner was observed to be not working.
Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 13, 2025: Inspection
4 citations.
Medium-high risk Some equipment, such as baby walkers, is prohibited for infants.
State rule 746.2415(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers"
Inspector's note: A baby walker was observed in the infant room
Corrected May 13, 2025, verified by the state May 16, 2025.
Medium-high risk Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
State rule 746.403(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans"
Inspector's note: A list of all children with diagnosed food allergies was not observed to be posted in the kitchen area.
Corrected May 13, 2025, verified by the state May 16, 2025.
Medium-high risk The operation must review the list of unsafe children's products and remove any it has.
State rule 746.4135(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products"
Inspector's note: A boppy pillow recalled 9/2021 was observed to be in the infant room. NOTE: Operation completed annual children's product safety certification 1/23/2025.
Corrected May 13, 2025, verified by the state May 16, 2025.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.
State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"
Inspector's note: 2 children with documented diagnosed allergies did not have an allergy plan on file.
Corrected May 27, 2025, verified by the state May 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 4 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: Top Leaders Academy LLC on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1757290.
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