Growth Academy Courage
4304 LA BRANCH ST, Houston, TX 77004 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Clarissa Charles-Brown
- Phone
- (832) 868-6250
- Regulated since
- Sep 3, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1468958 · number 1791011
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (5), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver was observed coming out of the office, leaving 14 children ages 2-5 years old with an SAG of 2 years unsupervised during naptime..
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 6, 10, 10, 14, 14 months old. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver arrived to assist in the infant room during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no additional staff present in the building while caregiver was supervising children during naptime.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Safety & premises
Window tent on the van were observed still peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants without an approved/active background check. During the inspection caregiver was observed leaving 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 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Other
Two out of four infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every thirty days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Safety & premises
Window tent on the van was observed peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Safety & premises
A bottle of motor oil was observed laying on the floor of the van accessible to children during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A garbage can with water inside was observed accessible to children in the playground area.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was no current Fire Inspection Report available for review during inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three infants ages 5 months, 12 months, and 12 months old were observed sitting in feeder table with safety straps not fastened. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed to strap the infants and observed fastening the safety straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-26.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Three children ages 3 and 4 years old were observed unsupervised in the restroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
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Other
Multiple cots were observed torn and not washable during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver was observed removing the torn cots from use by children.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-07.
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Safety & premises
The use zones for stationary equipment on playground was observed not extending six feet in all directions during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-22. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Sheet in crib with 2 month old infant was observed not snugly fitted during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed replacing sheet with a snug fitting sheet.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
A soft toy was observed in the crib with a 2 month old infant. The toy was observed being removed from the crib by caregiver during the inspection.
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 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Safety & premises
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no current fire inspection to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-28. Correction verified 2024-02-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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