Growing Minds Academy
6955 BARKER CYPRESS RD, Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-09:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sadia Moosa
- Phone
- (281) 463-6955
- Regulated since
- Jun 29, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1424640 · number 1756207
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
7 out of 7 employees did not have the form 2912 completed.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
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Staff background & training
5 out of 7 caregivers did not have cpr that met the skill based guidelines.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/4/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
2 out of 3 infants under 12 months were asleep in the crib with a boppy and a blanket.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-11.
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Other
3 out of 3 infants did not have updated feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on information obtained, there was violation with this minimum standard. On the follow up inspection 10/25/2023, the day care has the forms that they have been using for daily report for children in care from infants to toddlers. Forms help parents know what happened during the day with their children and help the caregivers between shifts. The day care complied with this minimum standard rule on 10/25/2023.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Reviewing Children's records, 4 out of 6 children's records were missing address of another person responsible individual (friend or relative) who be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Supervision & ratios
Reviewing children's records, 4 out of 5 children's records were missing Health Statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Illness & medication
Reviewing children's records 2 out of 6 records are missing Immunization Records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
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Staff background & training
Reviewing Personal records 4 out of 5 staff records is missing affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Staff background & training
Reviewing Personal Records, 4 out of 5 staff records is missing training hours/orientations training hours.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
Reviewing Personal records 4 out of 5 staff records. Staff is missing background documentations.
HHSC 746.901(7) — Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
It was observed in the lunch caregiver caring for children, as caregiver back ground is pending.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-29. Correction verified 2023-04-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no fannual sanitation inspection by the Health Department.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-15.
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Illness & medication
The immunizations requirements was missing in the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(11) — Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no hearing and vision policy available to review.
HHSC 746.501(a)(12) — Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy is misssing the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Discipline & child guidance
Instructions how parents can contact licensing office and access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website was not included in the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no policy in written regarding epinephrine auto-injectors to use in the event of an emergency.
HHSC 746.501(a)(29) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no fire inspection by the fire marshal.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-15.
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Illness & medication
A relocation of the children and caregivers to a designated, alternate shelter in an emergency such as a flood, a hurricane, medical emergency, or communicable disease outbreak; was not written in the emergency plan.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other
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