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The L.E.A.F Academy

20621 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX 77379 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

The L.E.A.F Academy is a licensed child care center in Spring, TX, licensed for up to 298 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 10). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #84 of 134 centers in Spring and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #84 of 134 centers in Spring
4High risk
3Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 10 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1
Supervision1
Training & qualifications1
Sleep safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowJul 24, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
Six children files observed did not include the start date, and/or admission date.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2026
MediumJul 24, 2026InspectionOther standards
Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity §746.1505(3)
A total of 65 children were observed in the cafe/cafeteria area, with a classroom capacity of 22. A total of 5 classrooms were combined in the cafe area for an activity.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026
HighMar 20, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
MediumMar 17, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The director's training records were not available for review,
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
HighMar 19, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
One infant, 4 months of age was observed napping in a restrictive device for approximately 5 minutes. Licensing staff walked into the infant classroom at 10:17AM and observed one infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Licensing departed the classroom at 10:24AM, in which the infant was still in the restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
HighMar 6, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
One child two years of age was placed in a highchair during circle time activities, diaper changing, naptime services, and/or while engaged in meals/snacks. Based on the information obtained, the child would be placed in a highchair for a 10?20-minute period, including while staff was conducting diaper changing task and/or during circle time. The caregiver's/staff did not demonstrate competency, and/or utilize good judgment by utilizing a highchair as form of keeping the child in control.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
Medium HighDec 19, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Two bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the infant's first, and/or last name.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.5015(c)
A water hose was observed on the outdoor area unraveled, and accessible to children in care.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024
HighDec 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted for Licensing to observe.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025
Medium HighDec 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Nap mats observed in the Toddler classroom were torn apart to the extent of exposing the foam surfacing that children are placed on. The nap mats cannot be properly sanitized due to the exposure of surfacing material.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity298 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 30, 2025
DirectorGhislaine Smith
Phone8327170808
State operation #1805246

Common questions

Does The L.E.A.F Academy take infants?

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

What are The L.E.A.F Academy’s hours?

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

Does The L.E.A.F Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does The L.E.A.F Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The L.E.A.F Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Spring, 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 The L.E.A.F Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 20, 2026: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The L.E.A.F Academy compare with other daycares in Spring?

It is tied for #84 of 134 centers in Spring by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The L.E.A.F Academy last inspected?

Jul 24, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1805246 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.