Unique Learners Academy
Unique Learners Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 79 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 27). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #525 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.
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Two caregivers did not know the ages of children in their care. This was corrected when the person in charge knew the information for the children in care.
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the children she was supervising.
Based on the preponderance of evidence good judgement was not used when a caregiver was videoed using profound language such as cursing in front of children.
There was sufficient evidence to support the allegations that a caregiver disciplined their child at the operation.
A caregiver was observed not washing an infants hands after completing a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infants hands.
There were several safety concerns on the outdoor play area including a hole in the fence behind a play hose that could allow for a small child to slip through, gates that were open and a broken gate which could allow for a child to get out of the fenced area. There was also trash on the playground.
Five out of five staff folders reviewed were missing the training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the four students in care and the information was not posted.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
The operations fire inspection permit expired 6/10/2025.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child exiting the building.
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the school age classroom was unsupervised.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child exiting the building.
Based on the evidence obtained, the school age caregiver prepares food in the kitchen while in ratio.
The infant caregiver was observed leaving the infant classroom unspervised to answer the front door.
Bottles were observed on the infant changing table. Note: Pictures were taken during inspection.
The fire extinguisher was observed in the back of the transportation unsecured. Note: Photo was taken.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
One child did not have their most recent immunizations in their file.
The infant and toddler classrooms did not have posted written activity plans.
The use zones in front of two slides were blocked on the smaller playset.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
The operation had not documented their smoke detector or fire extinguisher checks. This was corrected when the director re-checked the items and documented them on the correct licensing form.
The use zone in front of the slide did not extend at least six feet.
The use zone for the "Jeep" equipment does not extend at least six feet on each side.
About this center
Common questions
Does Unique Learners Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Unique Learners Academy’s hours?
5 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Unique Learners Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Unique Learners Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 24, 2026: “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 Unique Learners Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #525 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Unique Learners Academy last inspected?
Jun 24, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1786344 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.