Great Little Minds Academy
1102 DOROTHY ST, Houston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Karen Wagar
- Phone
- (713) 900-9105
- Regulated since
- Dec 27, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1304774 · number 1672992
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The playground equipment was observed to have less than six inches of loose fill surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18.
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Safety & premises
A water hose was observed in the playground accessible to children.
HHSC 746.5015(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver observed caring for children did not have a background for the operation.
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 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The straps for the children feeding table were removed from the chairs. The children were not fastened while in use of the equipment.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-14. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out of 4 caregivers did not have the required annual training topics in: * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Understanding building and physical premises safety. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Staff background & training
The director is missing the required annula training topics: * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Understanding building and physical premises safety. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(b) — Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-14.
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Illness & medication
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since June of 2024.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The directors first aid expired on 9/16/2023.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
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Staff background & training
The directors CPR expired on 9/16/2023.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an Consumer Product Safety Commission form for recalls in the building.
HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
It was observed a caregiver in the pre-school classroom with children and had a pending background. Corrected: This was corrected when the caregiver left for the day.
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 2023-01-25.
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Other Serious
Caregiver stated she has 11 children when I counted they were 10 children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
They were 5 infants with one caregiver when a caregiver step out to answer the door, the SAG in the classroom is 0-11 months old the caregiver was one child over.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The director stated at this time they are not allowing parents in the building due to COVID.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has prohibited equipment on the playground, they is a trapeze bars and a free swinging ropes.
HHSC 746.4603(4) — Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation dose not have enough mulch around and under the play structure.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Records & paperwork
Four children did not have healthcare statements in their file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have address for their emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have 30 annual hours for training year 12/27/21 to 12/27/2022.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-01-31.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 15, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of December.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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