La Petite Academy
4151 CROSSLANDS RD, Benbrook, TX 76132 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 145
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Benita Wassom
- Phone
- (817) 738-0853
- Regulated since
- Jan 9, 2004
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 229752 · number 829706- 684
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | Other (4) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation did not submit a background check for 1 caregiver who was hired and present and counted for ratio at the operation at the time of inspection. Hire date is 12/2025
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 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation did not submit a background check for 1 caregiver who was hired and present and counted for ratio at the operation at the time of inspection. Hire date is 12/2025
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 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
It was determined that staff did not comply with naptime standards when they covered children's heads with blankets.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Other
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May 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
It was determined that staff did not comply with naptime standards when they covered children's heads with blankets.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete the employees who left employment survey timely.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 16, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete the employees who left employment survey timely.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver used poor judgment when she picked up a child by her arms multiple times in an aggressive way to move her.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-28. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver used poor judgment when she picked up a child by her arms multiple times in an aggressive way to move her.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-28. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Other Serious
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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed to have used poor judgment while caring for children. The caregiver tapped two children's heads in an aggressive manner.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Other Serious
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May 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed to have used poor judgment while caring for children. The caregiver tapped two children's heads in an aggressive manner.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver demonstrated lack of self-control by pulling a child by the arm out of her chair after eating.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Other Serious
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Feb 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver demonstrated lack of self-control by pulling a child by the arm out of her chair after eating.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee file did not have a signed affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee file did not have a signed affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member had COVID and it was not reported to licensing.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-09-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Sep 20, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member had COVID and it was not reported to licensing.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-09-28.
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Illness & medication
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.