Itty Bitty Academy
1043 VERDE TRAILS DRIVE, Houston, TX 77073 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Vilvia Haskin
- Phone
- (806) 471-4818
- Regulated since
- Apr 17, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1420364 · number 1752804
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (3), Safety & premises (20), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (5), Other (5) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 4, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver does not have current Pediatric First Aid Training and Pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
It was determined the primary caregiver provided Child Care Regulation with falsified training documents for CPR and First Aid.
HHSC 747.207(9) — Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
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Staff background & training
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May 27, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
As of 5/27/26, verification the required make-up training hours were completed has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Discipline & child guidance
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Safety & premises
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the emergency preparedness plan have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Safety & premises
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Safety & premises
As of 5/27/26, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
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 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Safety & premises
As of 5/27/26, the required updates children's records have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Records & paperwork
As of 5/27/26, the required children's health statements have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor. The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Staff background & training
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Safety & premises
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Safety & premises
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Safety & premises
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
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 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Safety & premises
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Records & paperwork
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-27.
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Other
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Mar 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The background check for a person no longer working at the operation has not inactivated.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-16. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Staff background & training
The assistant caregiver has not completed and orientation to the child care home.
HHSC 747.1303(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The promotion of indoor and outdoor activity; including the duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity; recommended clothing and footwear and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent's Rights 4. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 5. Water activities offered. 6. Field trips offered.
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Other
The sheet on the play yard mattress was not fitting snugly.
HHSC 747.2311(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Safety & premises
The grass in the backyard needs to be cut.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The following items were accessible to children: 1. Cleaning supplies were in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. 2. Bug spray repellant, body spray, hand sanitizer and deodorant were on a counter. 3. Spray paint on the outside activity space.
HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing pad has a large tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.
HHSC 747.3303(a)(1) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Safety & premises
The following hazards were observed in the outside activity space: 1. A ladder, BBQ grills and a dolly. 2. The protective barrier is not around the AC unit to prevent access to children in care.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Other
There were uncovered outlets throughout the home.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Records & paperwork
The current vaccination record for the home's pet was not available for review.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Other
A health statement for the home's pet from a veterinarian was not available for review.
HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises
A water hose was observed in the outside activity space.
HHSC 747.4815(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan lacked the following information: 1. How children will be evacuated to the safe area and alternate location; including how children under 2 and children with limited mobility may need assistance. 2. The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 3. The address of the alternate shelter.
HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will evacuate with the daily attendance record.
HHSC 747.5003(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises
The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extingusiher.
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 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detector in the front area of the home was not working. Also, there is not a smoke detector in the room at the back of the home. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-16.
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Other
A carbon monoxide detector is not located on the second level of the home.
HHSC 747.5335(a)(1) — Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Safety & premises
Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked the date of admission. 5. One lacked a shot record.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Records & paperwork
Of the four childrne's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent statingthe child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Records & paperwork
Of the two personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Hire date for the assistant caregiver. 2. How the assistant caregiver meets the education requirements. 3. Documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbook were received. 4. Pre-employment affidavit for the assistant caregiver 5. Notarized affidavit for the primary and assistant caregiver.
HHSC 747.901 — Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was able to exit the home unnoticed by caregivers and returned to the home by a neighbor.
HHSC 747.1503(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 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
The director/primary caregiver failed to report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a child exiting the facility without being supervised and being returned by a neighbor.
HHSC 747.303(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
The director/primary caregiver failed to immediately notify the child's parent of an incident that placed the child at risk when the child exited the facility unsupervised and was subsequently returned by a neighbor.
HHSC 747.305(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Illness & medication
An Incident report was not completed regarding for an incident that placed a child at risk when the child exited the facility without being supervised.
HHSC 747.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Staff background & training
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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