La Petite Spencer
8414 SPENCER HWY, La Porte, TX 77571 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- April Walker
- Phone
- (281) 479-6125
- Regulated since
- Sep 10, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 95264 · number 58481- 684
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 21, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The latching mechanism on the playground gate was not closing properly presenting a safety hazard.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 18, 2026 Report · Recorded (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The mulch under playground equipment is depleted and piece wooden log along edge is deteriorating presenting a safety hazard.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Other
I observe napping cots used by children in two rooms that were not labeled. Note: corrected when staff labeled cots.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-23.
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Safety & premises
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in infant room. Note: corrected when staff posted diagram.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-23.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observe in boy's restroom unsanitary with a toilet seat, floor stains and a strong odor. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-24.
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Other
The first aid kit in day care vans were incomplete missing various items and one was missing. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-24.
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Other
I observe six cots that were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-24.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's personnel record was missing orientation statement, and notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-09-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
I observe food stains along the wall and floor in the kitchen area.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Other
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Aug 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During inspection I observe child walked in from outside to use the restroom without staff supervision. Note: corrected when staff took child to playground.
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 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two month old child was in crib with a bib on and it was covering his face. The bib was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-07.
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Safety & premises
The fence on the playgrong is leaning and was not stable.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 31, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was not any documentation that a caregiver was trained in CPR/First Aid at the time of the incident..
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 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Records & paperwork
Director was aware that she did not contact Liscencing regarding an injury that resulted in medicaal attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-07.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2022 Report · 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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Sep 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver grabbed on to child's wrist inappropriately for an extended amount of time.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was no abuse/neglect training for the staff on file when training was reviewed.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
In the mixed class all of the cots were not labeled appropriately.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
One bus was missing the first aid kit. Another bus first aid kit was soiled and needed replacement. Note:corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-28.
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Other
There was no school information for 2 student files inspected.
HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Safety & premises
The OP has not documented CO and fire drills.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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