La Mere Academy
La Mere Academy is a licensed child care center in Leander, TX, licensed for up to 209 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (10 of 20). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #33 of 39 centers in Leander and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.
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While conducting staff file audit. There were five files missing required documentation.
While conducting first aid kit audit. There was a required items missing in the first aid kit.
The operation did not turn in the required training. The files were reviewed for the HASA and the drivers for the vans did not have current transportation training.
The operation did not turn in the completed food allergy plan. The allergy alert plan for one child did not have a parent signature.
The operation did not turn in the required training. Training hours were reviewed for the HASA and all 10 records were missing the Hazardous materials training and Abuse/Neglect Training.
Training hours were reviewed for the HASA and all 10 records were missing the Hazardous materials training and Abuse/Neglect Training.
The files were reviewed for the HASA and the drivers for the vans did not have current transportation training.
The allergy alert plan for one child did not have a parent signature.
The 10 staff records reviewed for the HASA did not have training for Child Maltreatment.
Staff records were reviewed and the 9 out of the 10 records did not have the 6 required topics for the year.
During inspection two employees were present supervising children that did not have an eligible background. The employees left during the inspection.
During the inspection, two of the five files were not available for review.
Out of 10 staff records reviewed the following was missing: - 9 records were missing annual Administering Medications training - 1 record was missing current Transportation training
One caregiver has a pending background check while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.
While conducting an investigation it was found that children were not appropriately supervised when the caregiver did not adequately intervene when a known biter was in the classroom.
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a child was inappropriately supervised while in care.
Out of ten personnel records reviewed, five records did not have personnel and training records available for review.
Out of ten personnel records reviewed, five records were missing required documentation.
A fire inspection had not been conducted within the required time frame.
Out of ten children's records reviewed, four records were missing current immunizations.
About this center
Common questions
Does La Mere Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are La Mere Academy’s hours?
7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does La Mere Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does La Mere Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask La Mere Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Leander, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has La Mere Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 28, 2025: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does La Mere Academy compare with other daycares in Leander?
It is #33 of 39 centers in Leander by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was La Mere Academy last inspected?
Sep 21, 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 1702806 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.