La Mere Academy
16600 RONALD W REAGAN BLVD, Leander, TX 78641 · Williamson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 209
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Krystle Critchfield
- Phone
- (512) 355-1110
- Regulated since
- Aug 24, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1347380 · number 1702806
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (7) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While conducting staff file audit. There were five files missing required documentation.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Other
While conducting first aid kit audit. There was a required items missing in the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(5) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-30.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation did not turn in the required training. Training hours were reviewed for the HASA and all 10 records were missing the Hazardous materials training and Abuse/Neglect Training.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not turn in the required training. The files were reviewed for the HASA and the drivers for the vans did not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not turn in the completed food allergy plan. The allergy alert plan for one child did not have a parent signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training hours were reviewed for the HASA and all 10 records were missing the Hazardous materials training and Abuse/Neglect Training.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Staff background & training
The 10 staff records reviewed for the HASA did not have training for Child Maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Staff background & training
The files were reviewed for the HASA and the drivers for the vans did not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Safety & premises
The allergy alert plan for one child did not have a parent signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During inspection two employees were present supervising children that did not have an eligible background. The employees left during the inspection.
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 2025-01-28.
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Staff background & training
Staff records were reviewed and the 9 out of the 10 records did not have the 6 required topics for the year.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During the inspection, two of the five files were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of 10 staff records reviewed the following was missing: - 9 records were missing annual Administering Medications training - 1 record was missing current Transportation training
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver has a pending background check while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.
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 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
While conducting an investigation it was found that children were not appropriately supervised when the caregiver did not adequately intervene when a known biter was in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a child was inappropriately supervised while in care.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-10. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 8, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of ten personnel records reviewed, five records did not have personnel and training records available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-14. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Staff background & training
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May 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire inspection had not been conducted within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Illness & medication Serious
Out of ten children's records reviewed, four records were missing current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Staff background & training
Out of ten personnel records reviewed, five records were missing required documentation.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-14. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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