Little Scholars Learning Academy

12525 WHITTINGTON DR, Houston, TX 77077 · Harris County

10cited violations

4serious

22inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 182
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-07:30 PM
Director / administrator: Tahira Khan
Phone: (281) 558-7864
Regulated since: Feb 16, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1455177 · number 1781699
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 4
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Other (2)
2025	2	2	Safety & premises (2)
2023	4	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  One out of four caregivers files reviewed did not have their education translated to english.
  
  HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Observed several brown stained ceiling tiles in the after school room.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  One out of four caregivers files reviewed did not have their education translated to english.
  
  HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Observed several brown stained ceiling tiles in the after school room.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A ten month old infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow in their crib.
  
  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 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A ten month old infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow in their crib.
  
  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 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A play yard in the infant room mesh part was not securely attached to the side rails and floor plate. There were holes in the floor mat and mesh. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection with the play yard being removed out of the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.2411(2)(H) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Mesh Securely Attached
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-05.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A play yard in the infant room mesh part was not securely attached to the side rails and floor plate. There were holes in the floor mat and mesh. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection with the play yard being removed out of the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.2411(2)(H) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Mesh Securely Attached
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Play structure on the playground has a protruding nail that's accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Play structure on the playground has a protruding nail that's accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Little Scholars Learning Academy, 12525 WHITTINGTON DR, Houston, TX 77077-4849 (operation ID 1455177, operation number 1781699), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.