Little Oaks Early Learning Academy
15700 SPACE CENTER BLVD, Houston, TX 77062 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jessica Powell
- Phone
- (281) 466-4808
- Regulated since
- Jan 31, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1480929 · number 1798654
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (8), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver did not demonstrate competency or good judgment when a child in care was injured and the caregiver did not respond promptly to the needs of the child who was in pain, resulting in a delay in administering first aid treatment.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Other
Based on DFPS findings and information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver was engaged in personal activities with use of an electronic device.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-28. Correction verified 2025-07-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation video footage showed children outside playing on the playground equipment and the caregiver not actively supervising the children.
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 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Other Serious
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was reported an individual at the operation had an odor suggestive of a specific drug.
HHSC 746.3703(c) — Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the records review there was four staff present without a valid background check.
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 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Staff background & training
During the review of records one staff file is missing several pre- service required trainings.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(2)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Staff background & training
During the records review staff files were not present at the location.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During review of records two staff were missing notarized affidavits in the file.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-06.
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Staff background & training
During the review of records two staff were missing affidavits in the files.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-06.
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Staff background & training
During the review of records two staff files were missing orientation trainings.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(1)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-06.
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Staff background & training
During the review of records two staff files were missing all pre- service required trainings.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(2)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection two caregivers were left unsupervised with an infant and did not have the required CPR training.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(3)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-06.
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Illness & medication
During the review of records one child was missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The daycare playground space is currently being shared with other programs and there is no written plan available for review. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.4315(a) — Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-07.
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Other
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Nov 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
The lunch menu and foods provided today did not include a portion of vegetable servings.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-19.
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Food & allergies
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Upon arrival I observe caregiver in charge of two children during naptime and attending to licensing matters. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-01.
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Staff background & training
The director's personnel record was missing picture ID, documentation they received personnel and center policies and orientation statement.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-08. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Other
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Jul 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The mulch under playground equipment did not comply with the required depth per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.4901(b) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Safety & premises
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