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Unique Learners Academy

7634 Bellfort St, Houston, TX 77061 · Harris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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.

Inspection record

Better than 17%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #525 of 882 centers in Houston
9High risk
10Medium High risk
5Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 19 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundAug 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundDec 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Supervision5
Records & paperwork5
Caregiver conduct2
Health & medication2
Other standards2
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1
Food & feeding1
Transportation1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 24, 2026InspectionSupervision
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)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the children she was supervising.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2026
HighMay 18, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
Medium HighMay 18, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Employees Discipline Own Children §746.2807
There was sufficient evidence to support the allegations that a caregiver disciplined their child at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
Medium HighApr 30, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth §746.3421(a)
A caregiver was observed not washing an infants hands after completing a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infants hands.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 9, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2026
MediumApr 9, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Five out of five staff folders reviewed were missing the training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2026
Medium HighApr 9, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the four students in care and the information was not posted.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2026
Medium LowJan 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
HighJul 1, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operations fire inspection permit expired 6/10/2025.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
Medium HighJun 3, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services §746.2202(3)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
HighJun 3, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
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.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
HighJun 3, 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)
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the school age classroom was unsupervised.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
HighJun 3, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child exiting the building.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
Medium HighJun 3, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care §746.1203(3)(B)
Based on the evidence obtained, the school age caregiver prepares food in the kitchen while in ratio.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
HighMay 14, 2025InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
The infant caregiver was observed leaving the infant classroom unspervised to answer the front door.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
Medium HighApr 30, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
Bottles were observed on the infant changing table. Note: Pictures were taken during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 30, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguisher was observed in the back of the transportation unsecured. Note: Photo was taken.
Correction verified May 14, 2025
Medium LowJan 17, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
HighOct 4, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2024
MediumMar 20, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have their most recent immunizations in their file.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2024
MediumMar 20, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
The infant and toddler classrooms did not have posted written activity plans.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024
Medium HighMar 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less §746.4805(b)
The use zones in front of two slides were blocked on the smaller playset.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024
MediumDec 14, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less §746.4805(b)
The use zone in front of the slide did not extend at least six feet.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2023
MediumOct 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The use zone for the "Jeep" equipment does not extend at least six feet on each side.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity79 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceApr 3, 2024
DirectorShonda Lewis
Phone8325231230
State operation #1786344

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.

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 1786344 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.