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The Little Learning Place

965 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX 77018 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

The Little Learning Place is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 61 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (9 of 22). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. 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
4High risk
15Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios9
Training & qualifications4
Building & playground safety3
Supervision3
Records & paperwork1
Health & medication1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One of the reviewed child files did not have an emergency contact address.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026
HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The most recent fire inspection conducted at the operation is dated 11.21.2024.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
MediumJan 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The operation use zone for four stationary equipment is less than 6 feet from the perimeter.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025
Medium HighJan 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Two caregivers had online training for CPR and it was not conducted in person.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024
Medium HighNov 7, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The infant classroom had one caregiver with five infants the specified age group is 0-11 months old, the caregiver was one over ratio. Corrected: When one caregiver came in from the restroom.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2023
Medium HighAug 31, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
They was one caregiver in the classroom specify age group 12 to 17 months old and had 13 children doing nap time. The caregiver was eight children over the ratio. Corrected at inspection: Another caregiver came into the classroom off her lunch break.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 22, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
They was one caregiver in the infant classroom specify age group 0 to 11 months old and had 10 children doing nap time. The caregiver was six children over the ratio. Corrected at inspection: Another caregiver came into the classroom when the person in charge went to get her off her break.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023
Medium HighAug 22, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
The toddler caregiver was unsure of the children's ages and did not have information to show the children's ages.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023
Medium HighFeb 8, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
In the toddler classroom they were 6 children to 1 caregiver SAG 12-17 months old they were one child over the ratio. Corrected: When the director moved a child over to another classroom and left the caregiver with 5 children for SAG 12-17 months old.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 8, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
It was observed a caregiver in the infant classroom with children and had a pending background.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2023
Medium HighJan 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
An caregiver dose not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
HighJan 24, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
The operation did not have in their operational policies about safe sleep.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2023
Medium HighJan 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
In the emergency preparedness plan it did not state how the operation will evacuate children under 24 months out of the building.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2023
Medium HighJan 24, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion §746.501(a)(8)
The operation did not have in their operational policies on suspension and expulsion
Correction verified Feb 6, 2023
Medium HighJan 24, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
Four caregivers were observe to be vacuuming the floor while children were eating lunch in the pre-school, toddler, infant classroom. In one of the infant classroom the caregiver was vacuuming while infants sat in the high chair and bouncers.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
Medium HighJan 24, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
Caregivers did not know the age of the children they were caring for.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
MediumJan 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
The director did not have 30 annual hours for training year 8/18/21 to 8/18/2022, they were only 15 hours. I took 15 training hours from training year 8/18/2022 to 8/18/2023.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Two caregivers did not have in person CPR training.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023
Medium HighJan 24, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
The children were observed to not wash their hands with soap and water before eating lunch.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
HighJan 20, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
It was observed infants sitting in restrictive device and high chairs for over 15 minutes and not given the opportunity to get on the floor and play.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
MediumJan 20, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
After further review it was determination that the operation was not allowing parents in the building.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
Medium HighJan 20, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
In the first infant classroom the caregiver had 5 children SAG 0-11 months old, they were one child over. In the second infant classroom it was one caregiver with 6 children SAG 0-11 months they were two children over. In the three infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children SAG 12-17 months, they were one child over.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity61 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 6, 2016
DirectorElena Farias
Phone3462402884
State operation #1597658

Common questions

Does The Little Learning Place take infants?

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

What are The Little Learning Place’s hours?

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

Does The Little Learning Place accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does The Little Learning Place cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Little Learning Place 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 The Little Learning Place had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 8, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Little Learning Place 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 The Little Learning Place last inspected?

Jan 8, 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 1597658 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.