EC Learning Academy, INC
EC Learning Academy, INC is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 112 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 52 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (14 of 52). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 23% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.
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There were 20 children, ages 18 months to 10 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 2 years old; therefore, one caregiver can care for 11 children.
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left employment in 2025 by the required date of 1/15/26.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 2 lacked a notarized affidavit.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, one lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.
Five caregivers did not receive six clock hours of training in person for their respective training year.
Children under the age of 2 years old were observed having screen time,
The electronic safety alarms in both vans are not working.
The director did not receive six clock hours of training in person for the November 2024-November 2025 training year.
The fire extinguishers on both vans have not been serviced since July 2024.
An instant ice pack explodedd in the First Aid Kit for one van; therefore, it is no longer sanirtary. This was corrected at inspection.
One outlet cover was missing in the 18 month room and one was missing in the one in the 2 year old room. This was corrected at inspection and covers were place in the outlets.
Cleaning supplies in the dining area were left on a counter where children could reach. This was corrected at inspection and the cleaning supplies were placed were children do not have access.
One 3 month old child in the infant room was placed on stomach for sleep without doctors safe sleep exception form on file. This is corrected at inspection.
In the outdoor play area there was a teeter toter for the children to play with. A teeter totter is prohibited. This was corrected at inspection and the teeter totter was removed.
A solution of bleach/water is being used as a disinfectant without the other required steps of soapy water and clear water to rinse being done.
The written feeding instructions for one infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.
The infant's bottles were only labeled with the child's first name. The bottles should be labeled with the child's first name and initial of the last name.
The foreign education document for one staff has not been translated into English.
Of the 10 children's recods evaluated five lacked the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the last 12 months.
Childsren are not washing their hands with runnig water and soap before eating breakfast.
One caregiver has not completed an in-person CPR class which allows for practice with a manikin.
Staff who administer medication to children are not documented their full name-first and last name. This was corrected at inspection.
Children were watching a cartoon that was not educational or related to planned activities.
Training certificates do not include the trainers qualifications.
A solution of bleach/water is being used as a disinfectant without the other required steps of soapy water and clear water to rinse being done. This was corrected at inspection when Lysol spray and Clorox wipes were placed in the classrooms.
The diaper changing mat in the infant and 2 year old classroom has tears in it; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent. This was corrected at inspection.
One caregiver did not know the number of children she was responsible for.
Children are not given alternate activities if they awake before nap timeis over.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide verification of compliance by 2/17/23. The emergency preparedness plan was reviewed and the following information is missing: 1. How children under the age of 2 will be evacuated 2. How parent/emergency contact information will be evacuated 3. How emergency medical information will be evacuated 4. How the children will be cared for during the emergency 5. How children will be reunited with their parents 6. Staff responsibility in emergencies 7. Who is responsible for calling emergency authorities and Child Care Regulation
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide verification of compliance by 2/17/23. The operational policies is missing the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Procedures for handling medical emergencies 3. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months old and younger 4. Hearing and vision screening requirements 5. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns/questions with the director 6. Procedures for parents to participate in the center's activities 7. Inform parents mothers have a comfortable pace to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided 8. Inform parents of the annual training requirements for abuse and neglect; procedures to increase staff and parent awareness regrading abuse and neglect; procedures to increase staff and parent awareness for prevention techniques; community organizations and actions a parent of a child who is a victim should take to obtain assistance 9. Staff vaccination policy 10. Inform parents they may visit the center at any time 11. Inform parent the center is in a gang free zone 12. Inform parents of the requirement for outdoor play and physical activity; The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play [Medium]; the duration of physical activity at both indoor and outdoor the type of physical activity children may engage in; each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; the recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play
The director did not receive training in understanding building and physical premises safety for the previous training year.
The operational policies is missing the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Procedures for handling medical emergencies 3. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months old and younger 4. Hearing and vision screening requirements 5. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns/questions with the director 6. Procedures for parents to participate in the center's activities 7. Inform parents mothers have a comfortable pace to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided 8. Inform parents of the annual training requirements for abuse and neglect; procedures to increase staff and parent awareness regrading abuse and neglect; procedures to increase staff and parent awareness for prevention techniques; community organizations and actions a parent of a child who is a victim should take to obtain assistance 9. Staff vaccination policy 10. Inform parents they may visit the center at any time 11. Inform parent the center is in a gang free zone 12. Inform parents of the requirement for outdoor play and physical activity; The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play [Medium]; the duration of physical activity at both indoor and outdoor the type of physical activity children may engage in; each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; the recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, four did not receive 24 clock hours of training for their previous training year.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two are behind with immunizations.
The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the previous training year.
Of the 10 personnel files evaluated, two have not completed the required 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
Bottles and cups are not labeled with initial of the child's last name.
Of the 10 personnel records evalauted, two did not have training in CPR.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated; the following information was missing: 1. Six children's records lacked the address and/or phone number for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the name and phone number of a person allowed to pick up the child 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number for the child's doctor or emergency facility
The amount of food the child eats is not being listed on the daily report sheet.
The personnel files were lacking the following information: 1. Hire dates 2. Signed documentation that a copy of the personnel policies were received 3. Signed documentation that a copy of the operational policies were received 4. Notarized affidavits 5. Copy of drivers' licenses for van drivers 6. Documentation of how the caregiver meets the education requirements 7. Documentation that an orientation was completed
Of the 10 personnel records evaluatted, two did not have training in First Aid.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, two did not complete a training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the previous training year.
The emergency preparedness plan was reviewed and the following information is missing: 1. How children under the age of 2 will be evacuated 2. How parent/emergency contact information will be evacuated 3. How emergency medical information will be evacuated 4. How the children will be cared for during the emergency 5. How children will be reunited with their parents 6. Staff responsibility in emergencies 7. Who is responsible for calling emergency authorities and Child Care Regulation
Of the 10 personnel records evaluate, two did not receive training in understanding building and physical premises safety for the previous training year.
The length of fire drill is not being documented.
Of the 10 children's recods evaluated, four lacked a health care statement.
Two infants were observed sleeping in swings. The caregiver said the children had been sleep for 20 minutes. Children may not sleep in restrictive devices. This was corrected at inspection.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Hand sanitizer was observed accessible to children in three classrooms observed during walkthrough of operation. The hand sanitizer was removed and stored in a cabinet unaccessible to children during inspection.
Caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and did not wash hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection after I discussed with caregiver the appropriate times to wash hands. The caregiver was observed washing her hands.
About this center
Common questions
Does EC Learning Academy, INC take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are EC Learning Academy, INC’s hours?
6 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does EC Learning Academy, INC accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has EC Learning Academy, INC had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 8, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does EC Learning Academy, INC compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was EC Learning Academy, INC last inspected?
Jul 22, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 906153 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.