Little Genius Academy
11020 D'HANIS AVE, Lacoste, TX 78039 · Medina County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 41
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jillian Biediger
- Phone
- (830) 762-4020
- Regulated since
- Nov 11, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1390581 · number 1729926
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (5) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The children's product certification was not certified or posted for the past year. This was corrected at inspection when the form was completed and posted in the parent binder.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were lacking the parent rights section.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of four employee records evaluated were lacking documentation showing proof of high school diploma or its equivalent.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date first aid certificates.
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 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-05.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date CPR certificates.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-05.
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Safety & premises
There was no loose-fill for a structure that included a slide that was over 20 inches high but under 5ff tall.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-05.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills were not logged/documented for the months of June, July, August, or September 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-05.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 caregiver has online CPR and first aid training and is lacking current in person training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A five month old infant was allowed to sleep in a swing for more than 10 minutes.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-08.
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Other Serious
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Mar 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
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Other
Rather than redirecting the child a caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Illness & medication
The incident report was signed by the parent however, the parent did not sign within the 48 hour time frame and the parent did not receive a copy of the report.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-22. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Other Serious
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Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Nap mats were not labeled to identify the child name or number.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-14. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Other
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infant feeding instructions were not updated in the past month.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
The van lacked a fire extingusher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Other
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Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked aa first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4001 — First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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