Better Beginnings Academy LLC
14720 FM 529 RD, Houston, TX 77095 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Phone
- (281) 815-5097
- Regulated since
- Mar 22, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1417826 · number 1750932
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two children record were observed missing the required health statements on file during the investigation inspection.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-14. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A large trampoline was observed on the playground and was accessible by children ages 2yo during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4603(3) — Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 25, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two children record were observed missing the required health statements on file during the investigation inspection.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a large ant bed on the outdoor playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Safety & premises
A child with a known food allergy did not have a allergy preparedness plan available for review.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Food & allergies
There was no allergy list posted for a child with a known allergy.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Food & allergies
One out of four files did not have the food allergy statement completed.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Other
One out of four children files did not have a health statement availble for review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Illness & medication Serious
One out of four children files was missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The consumer product safety commission form was not updated.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had a teeter totter on the playground and children were playing on it. Note: It was corrected at inspection when the director removed the teeter totter from the playground.
HHSC 746.4603(5) — Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-07.
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Other
Two out of four files did not have an updated health statement signed by a healthcare professional after a year the parent signed stating the child was seen by the doctor.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Other
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The porch that leads to the outside wooden plank was loose and a nail was showing.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-20. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation fire drill was not completed since October 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-20. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was not an operational policy available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The refrigerator's in the infant room and the kitchen had mildew inside. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when staff cleaned it out.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The bottom of the wall tile in the toddler classroom was lose from the wall and could cause an unsafe environment. Note: This was corrected when the maintenance person came and fixed it.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.
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Other
The large glass window in the toddler class did not have a decal. Note: This was corrected when the staff member put clouds on the glass.
HHSC 746.3701(4) — Safety - Sliding Door Glass Marked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.
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Safety & premises
The following was missing from the emergency preparedness plan: How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us
HHSC 746.5202(2) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan was missing how your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Safety & premises
The following was missing the following: How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted
HHSC 746.5202(5) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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