Growth Academy, LLC
11503 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Houston, TX 77048 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sandra Martin
- Phone
- (832) 767-1897
- Regulated since
- Feb 6, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1334981 · number 1694019
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was no current Health Inspection report to review during inspection. The Health Inspection report was observed with expiration of 8/27/24.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no current Fire inspection Report available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2025-12-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present in the infant classroom caring for 6 children without a cleared eligibility check.
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 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 26, 2023 Report · 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 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is suffient evidence to determine two caregivers were in a verbal alteration infront of the children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the hand and pushing them on the carpet. The video also showed the caregiver hitting another child in the mouth.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five out of five caregivers training record was not available for review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-28. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Staff background & training
The director annual training was not available for review.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-28. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
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Other
Observed five children sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Four of the table chairs children were sitting in were missing the straps. Note: Two of the children were strapped in properly and the other three children were taken out of the table chairs that were missing the straps and placed in high chairs. The Director placed an order for new straps during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-01.
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Safety & premises
The following is missing from the emergency preparedness plan: (b) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Staff background & training
The director is missing 15 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Safety & premises
Observed three cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the infant room.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Food & allergies
Observed an infant bottle in the classroom's refrigerator that was not labeled with the child's name. Note: The bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-18.
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Staff background & training
The operation failed to report two employees by January 15th who are no longer employed at the operation. The two employees background checks are currently active and are due for renewal.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-02-21. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing pad in the schoolers classroom contains rips/tears in it. The caregiver stated the changing pad is used for a special needs child.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-21. Correction verified 2022-02-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands when prompted to do so.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-18.
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Safety & premises
There is a door to an electrical room in the girls restroom and a door to another electrical room in the boys restrooms that are not locked nor has a safeguard to prevent children from going into the electrical rooms.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-21.
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Other
Observed missing electrical outlet covers from a wall outlet in the 2 year old classroom. Also, observed a missing outlet cover from a wall outlet in the 3y-4y old classroom. Note: Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's first aid kit is missing cotton balls and a thermometer. Note: The items were placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have recent documentation of the building and grounds maintenance checklist on file. The checklist made available was from December 2021.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-21. Correction verified 2022-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy handbook does not consist of details regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities. It should include the following: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a complete and detailed emergency preparedness plan.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is not practicing fire drills monthly. There is no documentation to show a drill was practiced in January 2022.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-22.
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Records & paperwork
Three children records evaluated were missing the special needs acknowledgment from their admission form.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-21.
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Staff background & training
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