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Little Oaks Early Learning Academy

15700 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77062 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Oaks Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (8 of 18). None of them came in the last 12 months. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #464 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 22%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #464 of 882 centers in Houston
4High risk
7Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
2Low risk
18 citations from 13 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications8
Other standards3
Building & playground safety2
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 29, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the investigation video footage showed children outside playing on the playground equipment and the caregiver not actively supervising the children.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
Medium HighMay 29, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Based on DFPS findings and information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver was engaged in personal activities with use of an electronic device.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2025
HighMay 29, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver did not demonstrate competency or good judgment when a child in care was injured and the caregiver did not respond promptly to the needs of the child who was in pain, resulting in a delay in administering first aid treatment.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
HighMay 15, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance §746.3703(c)
It was reported an individual at the operation had an odor suggestive of a specific drug.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumMay 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
During the records review staff files were not present at the location.
Correction verified May 13, 2025
HighMay 6, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the records review there was four staff present without a valid background check.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
Medium HighMay 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training §746.1403(a)(2)(A)
During the review of records one staff file is missing several pre- service required trainings.
Correction verified May 13, 2025
MediumApr 4, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
During the review of records one child was missing immunization records.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025
MediumApr 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation §746.1403(a)(1)(A)
During the review of records two staff files were missing orientation trainings.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
LowApr 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
During the review of records two staff were missing affidavits in the files.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
LowApr 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.1105(3)
During review of records two staff were missing notarized affidavits in the file.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
Medium HighApr 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1403(a)(3)(A)
During the inspection two caregivers were left unsupervised with an infant and did not have the required CPR training.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
Medium HighApr 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training §746.1403(a)(2)(A)
During the review of records two staff files were missing all pre- service required trainings.
Correction verified May 13, 2025
MediumJan 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan §746.4315(a)
The daycare playground space is currently being shared with other programs and there is no written plan available for review. Note: corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 1, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
The lunch menu and foods provided today did not include a portion of vegetable servings.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2024
MediumOct 1, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The director's personnel record was missing picture ID, documentation they received personnel and center policies and orientation statement.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2024
Medium HighOct 1, 2024InspectionOther standards
Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children §746.1203(3)(A)
Upon arrival I observe caregiver in charge of two children during naptime and attending to licensing matters. Note: corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth §746.4901(b)
The mulch under playground equipment did not comply with the required depth per minimum standards.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity102 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 31, 2025
DirectorJessica Powell
Phone2814664808
State operation #1798654

Common questions

Does Little Oaks Early Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are Little Oaks Early Learning Academy’s hours?

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

Does Little Oaks Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Oaks Early Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Oaks Early 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 Little Oaks Early Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 29, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Oaks Early Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #464 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Oaks Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Aug 17, 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 1798654 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.