Little Harvard Academy Center

5751 TREASCHWIG RD, Spring, TX 77373 · Harris County

38cited violations

6serious

22inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 76
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Amel Fities
Phone: (281) 821-1151
Regulated since: Nov 19, 2019
HHSC IDs: Operation 1329067 · number 1689768
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 6
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 10
Food & allergies 6
Staff background & training 2
Other 12

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Other (2)
2025	20	2	Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (8), Food & allergies (2), Other (2)
2022	2	0	Staff background & training (2)
2021	14	4	Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (4), Other (8)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two caregivers do not have translated educational documentation stating they have the equivelent of a High School diploma in English.
  
  HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-10-19. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two caregivers do not have translated educational documentation stating they have the equivelent of a High School diploma in English.
  
  HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-10-19. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The infant cribs did not have enough space for caregivers to walk between cribs.
  
  HHSC 746.2403(5) — Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
- Safety & premises
  The crib sheets in the infant room were not tightly fitted and snug. The sheets had ripples and could be pinched up between fingers.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
- Safety & premises
  A baby walker with wheels was found in the infant room. This was corrected when the baby walker was removed from the infant room and wheels removed.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-06.
- Food & allergies
  Infant bottles were not labeled correctly to inlcude last name initial. This was corrected when the proper name labeling was added to infant bottles.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-06.
- Safety & premises
  The outside play area had a fence that had exposed nails and broken wooden boards.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
- Other
  The CPC had not been completed annually since 2020. This was corrected at inspection when the director recertified the children's products.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-06.
- Supervision & ratios
  The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not included in the parent handbook/operational policies.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  Parent rights were not included in the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
- Discipline & child guidance
  The operational policies did not include all the required information for abuse and neglect.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies did not include a safe sleep policy.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The infant cribs did not have enough space for caregivers to walk between cribs.
  
  HHSC 746.2403(5) — Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
- Safety & premises
  The crib sheets in the infant room were not tightly fitted and snug. The sheets had ripples and could be pinched up between fingers.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
- Safety & premises
  A baby walker with wheels was found in the infant room. This was corrected when the baby walker was removed from the infant room and wheels removed.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-06.
- Food & allergies
  Infant bottles were not labeled correctly to inlcude last name initial. This was corrected when the proper name labeling was added to infant bottles.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-06.
- Safety & premises
  The outside play area had a fence that had exposed nails and broken wooden boards.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
- Other
  The CPC had not been completed annually since 2020. This was corrected at inspection when the director recertified the children's products.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-06.
- Supervision & ratios
  The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not included in the parent handbook/operational policies.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  Parent rights were not included in the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
- Discipline & child guidance
  The operational policies did not include all the required information for abuse and neglect.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies did not include a safe sleep policy.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver working with infants & toddlers did not have current training in Preventing SIDS & Shaken Baby Syndrome.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver working with infants & toddlers did not have current training in Preventing SIDS & Shaken Baby Syndrome.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Upon follow up, infant feeding instructions were again past due. Last update by parents were on 11/8/21. This standard is recited.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-21. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
- Other
  Upon follow up the mulch surfacing was still not at the required 6" depth in the use zones as required by minimum standards.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(b) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Upon follow up, infant feeding instructions were again past due. Last update by parents were on 11/8/21. This standard is recited.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-21. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
- Other
  Upon follow up the mulch surfacing was still not at the required 6" depth in the use zones as required by minimum standards.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(b) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  I observed an infant caregiver feed infants without holding them. She held the bottle in front of them while they reclined in a bouncer seat.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
- Food & allergies Serious
  I observed an infant caregiver prop a bottle for an infant while she attended to other matters.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
- Other
  The infant feeding instructions had not all been updated within 30 days.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The center had installed a large trampoline on the playground. Photos were taken.
  
  HHSC 746.4603(3) — Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
- Other
  The mulch surfacing on the playground was less than 6" in depth around the use zones.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(b) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  I observed an infant caregiver feed infants without holding them. She held the bottle in front of them while they reclined in a bouncer seat.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
- Food & allergies Serious
  I observed an infant caregiver prop a bottle for an infant while she attended to other matters.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
- Other
  The infant feeding instructions had not all been updated within 30 days.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The center had installed a large trampoline on the playground. Photos were taken.
  
  HHSC 746.4603(3) — Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
- Other
  The mulch surfacing on the playground was less than 6" in depth around the use zones.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(b) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Harvard Academy Center, 5751 TREASCHWIG RD, Spring, TX 77373-7249 (operation ID 1329067, operation number 1689768), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

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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.
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