Language And Art Centers
20423 KUYKENDAHL RD STE 400, Spring, TX 77379 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Vidal
- Phone
- (832) 422-3105
- Regulated since
- Aug 31, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1372107 · number 1718155
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe, by 09/30/2023. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right. Children enrollment forms were not updated to portray receipt of acknowledgement of parent's rights.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe, by 09/30/2023. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right. Children enrollment forms were not updated to portray receipt of acknowledgement of parent's rights.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Although a total of 30 annual hours were observed for the Director, the required topics were not observed: SIDS, guidance and discipline, building and physical premises, handling, storing, disposing of hazardous materials, and preventing and responding to emergencies due to food allergies.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver observed in the infant classroom did not have the required pre-service training related to shaken baby syndrome, and/or SIDS. The caregiver was observed in the infant classroom with 3 infants, 8-12 months of age. Orientation document was observed, which did not include the SIDS topic. The hire date is documented as 08/26/2021.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant who is 9 months of age was observed sleeping on a U-shaped pillow in the crib. A toy was observed placed in the infants crib while they were sleeping. The Director addressed no medical conditions with this child/infant.
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 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Infant feeding instructions for three infants in care were not available for review. The operation states they were not aware that they needed infant feeding instructions. Based on the information obtained, the infants present are not yet ready for table food.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-01. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Although a total of 30 annual hours were observed for the Director, the required topics were not observed: SIDS, guidance and discipline, building and physical premises, handling, storing, disposing of hazardous materials, and preventing and responding to emergencies due to food allergies.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver observed in the infant classroom did not have the required pre-service training related to shaken baby syndrome, and/or SIDS. The caregiver was observed in the infant classroom with 3 infants, 8-12 months of age. Orientation document was observed, which did not include the SIDS topic. The hire date is documented as 08/26/2021.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant who is 9 months of age was observed sleeping on a U-shaped pillow in the crib. A toy was observed placed in the infants crib while they were sleeping. The Director addressed no medical conditions with this child/infant.
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 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Infant feeding instructions for three infants in care were not available for review. The operation states they were not aware that they needed infant feeding instructions. Based on the information obtained, the infants present are not yet ready for table food.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-01. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to receiving the results of the FBI background check. A staff member was also allowed to have direct access to the children prior to having an FBI background check ran. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when both the caregiver and staff were sent home until the results of the background checks are received.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-01.
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Safety & premises
Three infants were allowed to lay down to sleep in their cribs with bottles. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles were removed from the infants.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toddler classroom did not have adequate lighting during nap time. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the bathroom door was opened to allow for adequate lighting.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to receiving the results of the FBI background check. A staff member was also allowed to have direct access to the children prior to having an FBI background check ran. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when both the caregiver and staff were sent home until the results of the background checks are received.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-01.
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Safety & premises
Three infants were allowed to lay down to sleep in their cribs with bottles. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles were removed from the infants.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toddler classroom did not have adequate lighting during nap time. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the bathroom door was opened to allow for adequate lighting.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 18, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.