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Lil' Angels Childcare & Learning Academy

8703 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77088 · Harris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Lil' Angels Childcare & Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 114 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 35 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (11 of 35). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #497 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 19%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #497 of 882 centers in Houston
11High risk
10Medium High risk
10Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
1Low risk
35 citations from 25 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundDec 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 31, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork11
Building & playground safety8
Health & medication6
Food & feeding4
Caregiver conduct3
Other standards1
Supervision1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
CCR observed that the chain link at the bottom edge of the playground fence was sticking out and curled, creating a hazard.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2026
Medium LowAug 25, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Three new hire caregivers did not complete the 2912 Pre-Employment Affidavit. Correction made: The caregivers have now completed the Affidavit form and placed it in their files.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 22, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, it was substantiated that a caregiver demonstrated poor judgment by utilizing aggressive language and hostile body language toward a child as a method of redirection.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026
Medium HighMar 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling tiles in the toddler classroom appeared to be sagging.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026
MediumMar 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
Playground maintenance checklists was not provided during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026
Medium HighMar 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
CCR observed multiple nails on the floor in the Pre-K classroom. Correction made: The director removed the nails from the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 24, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
CCR did not observe a food allergy plan that was diagnosed by a healthcare professional.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026
MediumMar 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed since 2023. Correction made: The director conducted a walk-through of the operation using the recall list, completed the Consumer Product Safety Commission form, and posted it as required.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 24, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Release Information §746.605(7)
CCR observed that a child's file was missing the contact information for the authorized release person. Correction made:The parent has provided the contact information for the authorized release person.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2026
Medium HighJul 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The operation playground fence is broken and has missing picket.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025
MediumJul 30, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The director time sheets were not available during the inspection. The second director time sheet for the month of June were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2025
MediumJul 30, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Two infants do not have a written feeding instruction for the month of June and July.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025
LowMay 20, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Storage §746.709
An incident report was not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
MediumMay 20, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parent right to file a complaint §746.521(2)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a parent’s right’s to file a complaint was bribed to avoid an investigation inspection.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
HighMay 20, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present §746.3703(a)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation allowed a parent in a classroom with an endangering behavior while children were in care.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
HighMay 20, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the documentation and information gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the operation did not report an incident to licensing within the timeframe.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
Medium HighMay 20, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the owner/director made a judgement call to hold a meeting in the classroom while parents' behavior escalated, without relocating to a private space away from the children.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
HighMay 20, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver made a poor judgment by holding a child's nose while cleaning it, resulting leaving a bruise.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
HighApr 15, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the documentation and information gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the operation did not make a report to licensing within the timeframe.
Correction verified May 21, 2025
MediumApr 15, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
During the inspection investigation, CCR observed four empty medications that are no longer used in the operation medication box.
Correction verified May 21, 2025
HighApr 15, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
Based on the documentation and information gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a child was left in the operation vehicle unattended.
Correction verified May 21, 2025
MediumAug 13, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three of the children's files were missing health statements.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024
MediumAug 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
The feeding sheets on hand are not updated for the current or past month.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024
Medium LowAug 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
Three of the children's files were missing the date of admission.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024
HighAug 13, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One of the children's files were missing an emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024
MediumAug 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission §746.605(10)
Ten of the children's files were missing the swim without assistance notification.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024
MediumAug 13, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Four of the children's files were missing updated immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2024
HighAug 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies were within reach of children in the restroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose-fill is less than six inches on both of the outside playground areas.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024
Medium HighAug 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Six of the children's files were missing an emergency contact address.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024
HighSep 22, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A 9 month old was observed sleeping in a rocker. This was corrected when the infant was placed in a crib.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 19, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based off the video footage of the incident, the caregiver didn’t show self-control during the altercation with a child.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2022
Medium HighMay 5, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies for Release of Children §746.4103(a)
The center does not have a written policy in place for the release of children.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2022
Medium HighMay 5, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person §746.4103(b)
Base off the information obtained from the investigation it was determined the operation did not have a record of the Identity of someone who a child was release to.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity114 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:05 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 13, 2016
DirectorDeborah Jacobs
Phone2814484134
State operation #1618694

Common questions

Does Lil' Angels Childcare & Learning Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Lil' Angels Childcare & Learning Academy’s hours?

6:05 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Lil' Angels Childcare & Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Lil' Angels Childcare & Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lil' Angels Childcare & Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Lil' Angels Childcare & Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 22, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lil' Angels Childcare & Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #497 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 19% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lil' Angels Childcare & Learning Academy last inspected?

Sep 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1618694 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.