Early Learning Academy - Westfield

16713 ELLA BLVD, Houston, TX 77090 · Harris County

14cited violations

7serious

13inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 83
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 05:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Courtney Redford
Phone: (281) 891-7165
Regulated since: Jan 20, 2009
HHSC IDs: Operation 365201 · number 904008
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 1
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 7
Records & paperwork 2
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	1	1	Safety & premises (1)
2024	1	1	Staff background & training (1)
2023	4	3	Discipline & child guidance (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)
2022	1	1	Staff background & training (1)
2021	7	1	Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Based on the video footage observed, one staff was observed pulling/yanking a child by the arm in attempt to transition the child to the outdoor area during a fire drill.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-05. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A student was caring and present with children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints.
  
  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 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the evidence obtained by DFPS, video footage was reviewed and showed a caregiver hitting a child with her hand. The caregiver also threatened and attempted to hit the child prior to actually hitting the child with the ruler.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-20. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  After reviewing video footage of the incidents, it is determined that the caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement and self-control by inappropriately grabbing a child.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
- Records & paperwork
  The director reported that while reviewing video footage, she saw a caregiver using her cell phone while caring for children.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-23.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Video footage showed two caregivers yanking, grabbing and inappropriately handling a child.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver, hired on 10/18/22, was present and caring for children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints. This was correct when the caregiver was removed.
  
  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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-06.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked pre-seervice training in SIDS.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
- Staff background & training
  Of the 10 personnel records evaluated,three did not receive training covering SIDS, Shaeken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
- Staff background & training
  Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 8 lacked training in food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
- Staff background & training
  The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
- Staff background & training
  The director did not receive training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the August 202-August 2021 training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
- Records & paperwork
  A daily report sheet is not being compoeted for infants over 12 months old. Daily report sheets must be provided for all infants. An infant is descirbed a child aaged 0-17 months.
  
  HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-09.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three were behind with immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Early Learning Academy - Westfield, 16713 ELLA BLVD, Houston, TX 77090-4213 (operation ID 365201, operation number 904008), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.