Growing Minds Learning Academy

Violations by category

• Cleanliness & sanitation 2
• Illness & medication 4
• Supervision & ratios 16
• Safety & premises 10
• Staff background & training 10
• Records & paperwork 6
• Other 12

Year by year

Inspections, investigations & assessments

1. Sep 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

2. Sep 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

3. Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training

     1 of 2 personnel files did not have a high school diploma available for review.

     HHSC 747.1107(2) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - HS Diploma/ or equivalent

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-07. Correction verified 2026-09-14.

   • Staff background & training

     1 of 2 personnel files did not have CPR/first training certificate was not available for review during the inspection.

     HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-07. Correction verified 2026-09-14.

   • Other Serious

     An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected when the child was removed from the bouncer.

     HHSC 747.2326(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-14.

   • Records & paperwork

     1 of 2 personnel files was missing a motorized affidavit.

     HHSC 747.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

     HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-09-07. Correction verified 2026-09-14.

   • Safety & premises

     1 of 2 personnel files did not have a copy of a current driver's license. This was corrected when the primary caregiver requested a copy of the employees drivers license.

     HHSC 747.901(9) — Personnel Records- Current Driver's License

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-31.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

4. Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training

     1 of 2 personnel files did not have a high school diploma available for review.

     HHSC 747.1107(2) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - HS Diploma/ or equivalent

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-07. Correction verified 2026-09-14.

   • Staff background & training

     1 of 2 personnel files did not have CPR/first training certificate was not available for review during the inspection.

     HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-07. Correction verified 2026-09-14.

   • Other Serious

     An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected when the child was removed from the bouncer.

     HHSC 747.2326(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-14.

   • Records & paperwork

     1 of 2 personnel files was missing a motorized affidavit.

     HHSC 747.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

     HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-09-07. Correction verified 2026-09-14.

   • Safety & premises

     1 of 2 personnel files did not have a copy of a current driver's license. This was corrected when the primary caregiver requested a copy of the employees drivers license.

     HHSC 747.901(9) — Personnel Records- Current Driver's License

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-31.

   HHSC inspection history

5. Sep 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

6. Sep 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

7. Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Supervision & ratios

     During the inspection, I observed the primary caregiver to be alone with a total of 11 children, including 2 infants. Due to the 2 infants present, the ratio is 10 children. NOTE: During the inspection, one child left, bringing the home into ratio.

     HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-15.

   HHSC inspection history

8. Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Supervision & ratios

     During the inspection, I observed the primary caregiver to be alone with a total of 11 children, including 2 infants. Due to the 2 infants present, the ratio is 10 children. NOTE: During the inspection, one child left, bringing the home into ratio.

     HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-15.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

9. Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training

     The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hours of training.

     HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-10-02.

   • Other

     The last certification was done 3/2023.

     HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-09.

   • Records & paperwork

     There was no recent inspection report posted.

     HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-09.

   • Other

     There was no name and address for the local CCR office.

     HHSC 747.403(b)(1) — Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office

     HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-09.

   • Supervision & ratios

     There were no procedures for the release of children.

     HHSC 747.501(1) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-10.

   • Supervision & ratios

     There were no procedure how parents can access minimum standards and no HHSC website.

     HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-10.

   • Supervision & ratios

     There was no promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities.

     HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-10.

   • Supervision & ratios

     There was no parents rights information in the policies.

     HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-10.

   • Safety & premises Serious

     One child did not have emergency medical authorization.

     HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-18.

   • Safety & premises

     One child did not have transportation consent.

     HHSC 747.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission, Including Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-24.

   • Other

     Six children's files did not have health statements.

     HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-18.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

10. Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hours of training.

      HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-10-02.

    • Other

      The last certification was done 3/2023.

      HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-09.

    • Records & paperwork

      There was no recent inspection report posted.

      HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-09.

    • Other

      There was no name and address for the local CCR office.

      HHSC 747.403(b)(1) — Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-09.

    • Supervision & ratios

      There were no procedures for the release of children.

      HHSC 747.501(1) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-10.

    • Supervision & ratios

      There were no procedure how parents can access minimum standards and no HHSC website.

      HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-10.

    • Supervision & ratios

      There was no promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities.

      HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-10.

    • Supervision & ratios

      There was no parents rights information in the policies.

      HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-10.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      One child did not have emergency medical authorization.

      HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-18.

    • Safety & premises

      One child did not have transportation consent.

      HHSC 747.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission, Including Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-24.

    • Other

      Six children's files did not have health statements.

      HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-18.

    HHSC inspection history

11. Mar 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

12. Mar 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

13. Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      During the walkthrough, it was found the operation has a 1A 10BC fire extinguisher mounted.

      HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-06.

    • Records & paperwork Serious

      It was found that the home does not have a carbon monoxide detector.

      HHSC 747.5331 — Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-12.

    HHSC inspection history

14. Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      During the walkthrough, it was found the operation has a 1A 10BC fire extinguisher mounted.

      HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-06.

    • Records & paperwork Serious

      It was found that the home does not have a carbon monoxide detector.

      HHSC 747.5331 — Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-12.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

15. Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      Chemicals were present in the kitchen with food items. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the chemicals were moved from the counter into the garage.

      HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-30.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

16. Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      Chemicals were present in the kitchen with food items. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the chemicals were moved from the counter into the garage.

      HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-30.

    HHSC inspection history

17. Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises Serious

      A trampoline was observed in the backyard play area accessible to children.

      HHSC 747.4403(3) — Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-08-02.

    • Illness & medication

      One out of four child records reviewed is missing the immunization on file.

      HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-01.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

18. Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises Serious

      A trampoline was observed in the backyard play area accessible to children.

      HHSC 747.4403(3) — Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-08-02.

    • Illness & medication

      One out of four child records reviewed is missing the immunization on file.

      HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-01.

    HHSC inspection history

19. May 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

20. May 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

21. Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

22. Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

23. Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      One household member continues to have pending background checks.

      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 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-03-08.

    • Staff background & training

      The provider was missing the following training: Emergency preparedness plan.

      HHSC 747.1107(7) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J)

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    • Illness & medication

      The operational policies is missing the following information: Section on illness Section on animals Section on promotion of outdoor activity

      HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    • Safety & premises

      It was observed that grass in the outside area is overgrown.

      HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    • Other

      The keeping children safe poster was not posted or available during inspection.

      HHSC 747.401(a)(3) — Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      During the inspection provider did not have an emergency preparedness plan ready for review.

      HHSC 747.501(12) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-22.

    • Other

      During the application inspection the carbon monoxide detector was observed beeping and batteries need to be replaced.

      HHSC 747.5337(a)(1) — Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-15. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      During the application inspection the provider had four children in care without a permit.

      HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-15. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

24. Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      One household member continues to have pending background checks.

      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 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-03-08.

    • Staff background & training

      The provider was missing the following training: Emergency preparedness plan.

      HHSC 747.1107(7) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J)

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    • Illness & medication

      The operational policies is missing the following information: Section on illness Section on animals Section on promotion of outdoor activity

      HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    • Safety & premises

      It was observed that grass in the outside area is overgrown.

      HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    • Other

      The keeping children safe poster was not posted or available during inspection.

      HHSC 747.401(a)(3) — Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      During the inspection provider did not have an emergency preparedness plan ready for review.

      HHSC 747.501(12) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-22.

    • Other

      During the application inspection the carbon monoxide detector was observed beeping and batteries need to be replaced.

      HHSC 747.5337(a)(1) — Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-15. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      During the application inspection the provider had four children in care without a permit.

      HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-15. Correction verified 2023-02-23.

    HHSC inspection history