Unique Learners Academy
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77061 · Texas operation #1786344
Record summary
8 high-risk · 19 total
8 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (19 citations in all, from 12 inspections, 3 investigations and 2 assessments); last inspection Jun 24, 2026.
3 of 19 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
- 7634 Bellfort St, Houston, TX 77061
- Phone
- (832) 523-1230
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Sat, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 79 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Apr 3, 2024
- Director
- Shonda Lewis
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips, Night 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
Jun 24, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not know the ages of children in their care. This was corrected when the person in charge knew the information for the children in care.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Jun 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 21, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"
Inspector's note: One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the children she was supervising.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified by the state Jun 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 18, 2026: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
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 the preponderance of evidence good judgement was not used when a caregiver was videoed using profound language such as cursing in front of children.
Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified by the state Jun 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Employees Discipline Own Children
State rule 746.2807 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employees Discipline Own Children"
Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence to support the allegations that a caregiver disciplined their child at the operation.
Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified by the state Jun 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 30, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
State rule 746.3421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed not washing an infants hands after completing a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infants hands.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Apr 9, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"
Inspector's note: One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the four students in care and the information was not posted.
Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified by the state Apr 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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: There were several safety concerns on the outdoor play area including a hole in the fence behind a play hose that could allow for a small child to slip through, gates that were open and a broken gate which could allow for a child to get out of the fenced area. There was also trash on the playground.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state Apr 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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: Five out of five staff folders reviewed were missing the training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state Apr 16, 2026.
Jan 21, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified by the state Jan 23, 2026.
Aug 13, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 12, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 16, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 1, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operations fire inspection permit expired 6/10/2025.
Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 3, 2025: Investigation of a report
5 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the school age classroom was unsupervised.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child exiting the building.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.
State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"
Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child exiting the building.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
State rule 746.1203(3)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care"
Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained, the school age caregiver prepares food in the kitchen while in ratio.
Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services
State rule 746.2202(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services"
Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.
Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 29, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 14, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Infants must never be left unsupervised.
State rule 746.2401(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised"
Inspector's note: The infant caregiver was observed leaving the infant classroom unspervised to answer the front door.
Corrected May 14, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 30, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.
State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"
Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher was observed in the back of the transportation unsecured. Note: Photo was taken.
Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified by the state May 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The operation must follow the state's rules for feeding infants.
State rule 746.2419(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink"
Inspector's note: Bottles were observed on the infant changing table. Note: Pictures were taken during inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 17, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 11 visits and 6 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: Unique Learners Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1786344.
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