Unique Learners Academy
7634 BELLFORT ST, Houston, TX 77061 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 79
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shonda Lewis
- Phone
- (832) 523-1230
- Regulated since
- Apr 3, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1461370 · number 1786344
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 10 | 9 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the children she was supervising.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-04. Correction verified 2026-06-11.
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Other Serious
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May 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence to support the allegations that a caregiver disciplined their child at the operation.
HHSC 746.2807 — Employees Discipline Own Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Other Serious
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Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver was observed not washing an infants hands after completing a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infants hands.
HHSC 746.3421(a) — Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the four students in care and the information was not posted.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-30.
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Staff background & training
Five out of five staff folders reviewed were missing the training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-04-10.
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Other Serious
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Jan 21, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations fire inspection permit expired 6/10/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained, the school age caregiver prepares food in the kitchen while in ratio.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(B) — Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the school age classroom was unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-02. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.
HHSC 746.2202(3) — Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child exiting the building.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-02. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-02. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The infant caregiver was observed leaving the infant classroom unspervised to answer the front door.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-14. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Other Serious
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Bottles were observed on the infant changing table. Note: Pictures were taken during inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher was observed in the back of the transportation unsecured. Note: Photo was taken.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
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Other Serious
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Oct 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infant and toddler classrooms did not have posted written activity plans.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Other Serious
The use zones in front of two slides were blocked on the smaller playset.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-20.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have their most recent immunizations in their file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Other
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not documented their smoke detector or fire extinguisher checks. This was corrected when the director re-checked the items and documented them on the correct licensing form.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The use zone for the "Jeep" equipment does not extend at least six feet on each side.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-17.
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Other Serious
The use zone in front of the slide did not extend at least six feet.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-17.
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Safety & premises
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