La Petite Academy
15255 MASON RD, Cypress, TX 77433 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Swati Bhola
- Phone
- (281) 373-3904
- Regulated since
- Feb 4, 1993
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 127137 · number 416629- 684
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Discipline & child guidance (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 20, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
As of today, the operation has not submitted documentation showing that the following hazards on the playground have been removed. - A white pipe was protruding from the ground. - The grass has not been maintained.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection several pedals were missing from the tricycles. Branches had fallen from the trees. There were exposed wires that were not covered. A white pipe was protruding from the ground. The grass has not been maintained.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-29. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 27, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director has not ensured that the daycare is operating in compliance with minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
As of today, the annual fire inspection still has not been conducted since December 4th, 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
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Other Serious
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Mar 2, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director has not ensured that the daycare is operating in compliance with minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-16. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
As of today, the annual fire inspection has not been conducted since December 4th, 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-16. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Other Serious
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Jan 28, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
As of today, the annual fire inspection has not been conducted since December 4th, 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed dead ants in the two's classroom that have not been disposed of.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2026-01-27.
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Other
Adhesive tape was missing from the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(2) — First Aid Kit Incomplete Kit - Adhesive Tape
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2026-01-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since December 4th, 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
During the investigation it was determined that the director did not have current training in first aid and CPR
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left the operation for 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to change a child`s diaper in care for an extended timeframe.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-23. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection three children were using personal devices, playing games not related to education or any planned activity. Note: This was corrected at the inspecction.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-09.
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Other
During the inspection, I observed three children on personal devices using games that involved advertising and violence. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(5) — Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-09.
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Other
During the inspection an infant was heard and later observed face down and crying for an extended time frame. The infant was only consoled after attention was brought by the licensing rep. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-09.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, I observed adult scissors accessible to children in care in the preschool classroom. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-09.
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Other
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have written gas report during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5405 — Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 15, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, as required
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 24, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation failed to report suspected child abuse, neglect or exploitation to DFPS immediately.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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