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Team Tots Academy

12410 Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77044 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Team Tots Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 115 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 19). None of them came in the last 12 months. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston
9High risk
7Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork3
Sleep safety3
Health & medication3
Other standards3
Building & playground safety3
Caregiver conduct1
Food & feeding1
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighJan 7, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Release Information §746.605(7)
One child did not have release of children information in their file. This was corrected when mom arrived at the facility and added release information.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 8, 2024InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregiver was observed using Clorox aerosol spray to disinfect bedding in the direction of and in the presence of children.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2024
HighMay 8, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Bottle of Clorox aerosol was sitting next to children within reach.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2024
Medium HighApr 19, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Secure Supports §746.2409(a)(4)
The bottom support of a crib was observed to be broken
Correction verified May 8, 2024
HighApr 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Training records for 9 staff including the director was reviewed. All staff received more than 46-64 hours of training within a 24 hour period. Training certificates were copied and whited out to add a new caregiver's name. Original certificates were not available. Some of the certificates obtained for the director listed the director as the trainer and participant.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
Medium HighApr 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
The diaper changing table was not sanitized following a diaper change.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
MediumApr 19, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Nap mats used are not labeled with the child's name or number. According to staff, mats are placed down and sleeping spots are identifed once the child's blanket is placed on the mat.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
Medium HighApr 19, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2411(2)(B)
4 play yards were observed to have loose fitted sheets
Correction verified May 8, 2024
MediumApr 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
6 children's records were reviewed and observed to be mssing the following documentation: 3 were missing completed emergency contact 2 were missing contact information for release persons 1 was missing the child's home address 1 did not have emergecy medical authorization.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
Medium HighApr 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram §746.401(4)
Several exits doors designated as emergecy exitss and evacutation routes were missing a posted diagram.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
HighApr 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits §746.5209(c)
Two doors designated as emergency exits were observed by be blocked by baby gates.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
Medium HighApr 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions §746.4601(2)
Documentation of manufacture instructions for a climbing structure used for the 2 year old group was not available during the inspection. According to the manufacture, the equiment is designed for children 6-10 yrs old
Correction verified May 8, 2024
HighApr 19, 2024InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
2 infants were observed to be sleeping in cribs with bibs around their neck.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
HighApr 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
Operational policies were observed to be missing the following The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor Listed source to determine extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect; Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder The operation's open door policy contradicts the minimum stanard requirement and reqires that parent notify the director prior to arrival that they wish to enter the operation.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
HighApr 19, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads §746.2411(2)(A)
2 play yards in the infant room were not observed to have mattresses fitted for the play yards.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
Medium HighApr 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves §746.3505(c)
A caregiver was observed using disposable gloves during a diaper change. The caregiver did not remove the gloves after the diaper change. The caregiver was observed leading children to centers and picking up books before being instructed by CCR to remove the gloves and wash their hands.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
Medium HighApr 19, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
The 2 year old classroom was observed to be overratio. There were 26 children between 21m-2yrs old. The Sepcified Age Group is 2yrs old. The classroom was over ratio by 4 children
Correction verified May 8, 2024
HighApr 19, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules §746.2409(a)(9)
3 cribs used in the infant room did not have documentation available to verify the date of manufacture.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
MediumApr 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Three out of five children record evaulated needed a health statement.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity115 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 22, 2021
DirectorKenteigra Burton
Phone8324236495
State operation #1713524

Common questions

Does Team Tots Academy take infants?

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

What are Team Tots Academy’s hours?

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

Does Team Tots Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Team Tots Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Team Tots 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 Team Tots Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 7, 2025: “Required Admission Information - Release Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Team Tots Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Team Tots Academy last inspected?

Mar 24, 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 1713524 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.