Higher Learning Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Stafford / Fort Bend / 77477
Street address: 435 Fm 1092 Suite Z-1
Phone: (832) 539-1550
Capacity: 40
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 12:00 AM-11:59 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 1, 2018
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 10 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 21, 2026.

The same records list 31 cited deficiencies dated January 16, 2024 to September 3, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 10 High, 14 Medium High, 6 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 30 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 30 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 31 cited deficiencies for Higher Learning Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (10 High, 14 Medium High, 6 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-21.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	10
Medium High	14
Medium	6
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-09-03 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation has a expired fire inspection the last inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-25

2026-08-04 · 746.1613(a)(4) · Medium High

Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

It was only one caregiver in the building during naptime; The operation had seven children in care ages 2 years old to 10-year-old.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-04

2026-08-04 · 746.2505(1) · Medium High

Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate

A toddler was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: Caregiver put the child on a mat to sleep.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (45)

2026-09-03 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-25. Correction verified: 2026-09-21.
The operation has a expired fire inspection the last inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025.
2026-08-04 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: 2026-08-17.
A caregiver came to answer the door and left seven children in the classroom alone.
2026-08-04 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-14. Correction verified: 2026-08-17.
The boy's restroom had a toilet with a missing lid on top of the toilet. The operation had water inside the sand table. The operation had a mini barbecue pit on the playground with charcoal in the pit.
2026-08-04 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: 2026-08-17.
Two children ages five and ten years old were observed having screen time during nap time.
2026-08-04 · 746.2505(1) · Medium High
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A toddler was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: Caregiver put the child on a mat to sleep.
2026-08-04 · 746.1613(a)(4) · Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: 2026-08-17.
It was only one caregiver in the building during naptime; The operation had seven children in care ages 2 years old to 10-year-old.
2025-08-28 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-29. Correction verified: 2025-08-29.
One driver did not have current transportation training.
2025-08-28 · 746.4307 · Medium
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-19. Correction verified: 2025-09-10.
The fence play area only has one entrance/exit to the area.
2025-02-27 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
Sheets were not observed in the cribs to cover mattresses.
2025-02-27 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
The vehicle in use to transport the children was observed to have some torns floor and a ripped seat.
2025-02-27 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
The following was observed: The play area was not ready for the children's use. There are items that must be removed and grass must be clean up. The tables in the classrooms were observed dusty. One play pen pad in the infant's room was observed dirty with stains.
2024-12-31 · 746.5105 · High
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-07. Correction verified: 2025-03-07.
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
2024-11-26 · 746.5105 · High
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-27. Correction verified: 2024-12-31.
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
2024-11-06 · 746.5105 · High
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-20. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
2024-10-22 · 746.5105 · High
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-05. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
2024-09-17 · 746.901(6) · Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-03. Correction verified: 2024-10-03.
Record of training hours from director and one caregiver were not available to review during the inspection.
2024-09-17 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-21. Correction verified: 2024-10-22.
The current Fire Marshal inspection report was not available during the inspection. Last inspection date 4/18/2023.
2024-09-17 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-02. Correction verified: 2024-10-02.
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not working properly.
2024-09-17 · 746.605(13)(C) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-02. Correction verified: 2024-10-02.
One out of 9 children did not available the health statement in file.
2024-09-17 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-04. Correction verified: 2024-10-04.
The air conditioner in one of the vehicles was not properly working.
2024-09-04 · 746.605(13)(C) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-18. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
One out of 9 children did not available the health statement in file.
2024-09-04 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-18. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
The air conditioner in one of the behicles was not propperly working.
2024-09-04 · 746.901(6) · Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-18. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
Record of training hours from director and caregivers were not available to review during the inspection.
2024-09-04 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-18. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
One child did not have in file information for emeregency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
2024-09-04 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-18. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
The current Fire Marshal inspection report was not available during the inspection. Last inspection date 4/18/2023.
2024-09-04 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-18. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
one out of nine children did not available vaccination records in file.
2024-09-04 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-18. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not installed.
2024-09-04 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-06. Correction verified: 2024-09-06.
One staff did not have available to review the current CPR/First Aid training.
2024-09-04 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-05. Correction verified: 2024-09-05.
Good judgement was not used when the director transported children with stuff located in the back of the vehicle. The stuff could move forward and injure a child.
2024-09-04 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-18. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
The operation has not provided parents with a copy of the parent's rights form 2987 as required.
2024-01-16 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-17. Correction verified: 2024-01-18.
A review of the employees who left employment in 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
2023-09-21 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-29. Correction verified: 2023-09-28.
One employee has a blank affidavit form in their personnel file upon review of five staff records.
2023-09-21 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-29. Correction verified: 2023-09-28.
Five children's files were reviewed. Two children do not have updated immunization records based on their current age.
2023-01-04 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-04. Correction verified: 2023-01-13.
An 8 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncer for several minutes.
2022-12-30 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-02. Correction verified: 2023-02-09.
There is sufficient evidence to prove that 1 caregiver was responsible for supervising two groups of children on two different playgrounds that were separated by fences and a sidewalk.
2022-10-13 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-10-21.
One caregiver went outside leaving 1 caregiver to supervise 11 children in two spaces.
2022-10-03 · 746.2505(4)(C) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: 2022-10-13.
Two children were observed walking around the classroom with sippy cups.
2022-10-03 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: 2022-10-13.
Two electrical outlets in the infant room did not have covers.
2022-10-03 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child was in a toddler seat that uses straps to keep them secure but straps were not present. This was corrected when straps were added to the seats and the ones without straps were removed.
2022-09-26 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-17. Correction verified: 2022-10-17.
3 caregivers did not obtain training in the required topics of 1309(e) during the most recently completed training year.
2022-09-26 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: 2022-10-03.
3 out of 4 children's files did not have completed emergency contact information on file.
2022-09-26 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: 2022-10-03.
An infant was in an infant car seat without the safety straps being buckled.
2021-10-28 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-04. Correction verified: 2021-11-02.
The operation did not have proof of orientation or pre-service being obtained for a caregiver that began employment in April 2021.
2021-10-28 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-01. Correction verified: 2021-11-02.
One child did not have a signature for consent to obtain emergency medical care.
2021-10-28 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-11. Correction verified: 2021-11-12.
One caregiver had online CPR training that did not meet minimum standard requirements.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1269607

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.