Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Katy / Fort Bend / 77450
Street address: 5131 S Fry Rd Ste 100
Phone: (832) 557-4111
Capacity: 141
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 4, 2025
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 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 8, 2026.

The same records list 20 cited deficiencies dated August 14, 2025 to May 29, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 7 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 19 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 19 of these citations.

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

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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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 20 cited deficiencies for Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 7 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-08.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	8
Medium High	7
Medium	5
Medium Low	0
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

2026-05-29 · 746.2207(a) · Medium

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-29

2026-05-29 · 745.641 · High

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-29

2026-05-29 · 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

A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-29

Full citation history from HHSC (20)

2026-05-29 · 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: 2026-05-29. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.
2026-05-29 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-29. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.
2026-05-29 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-29. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.
2025-10-24 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-31. Correction verified: 2025-10-31.
The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
2025-10-24 · 746.901(9) · Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-31. Correction verified: 2025-10-31.
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
2025-10-24 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-31. Correction verified: 2025-10-31.
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
2025-10-02 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-07.
A fire drill has not been conducted.
2025-10-02 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
2025-10-02 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
2025-10-02 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
2025-10-02 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-06. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact.
2025-10-02 · 746.901(9) · Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
2025-10-02 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-06. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.
2025-10-02 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-06. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility.
2025-10-02 · 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: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: 2025-10-10.
A caregiver was observed leaving 2 children unsupervised during the inspection.
2025-10-02 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Proper lighting was not maintained during naptime.
2025-10-02 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-06. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain release information.
2025-10-02 · 746.901(8) · High
Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
2025-10-02 · 746.605(12) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-06. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
2025-08-14 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-14. Correction verified: 2025-08-14.
Documentation showing children are signed into care was unavailable upon request.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1503536

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.