La Petite Academy

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 28 cited deficiencies for La Petite Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (10 High, 12 Medium High, 6 Medium).

Records list 17 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-14.

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

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Full citation history from HHSC (57)

• 2026-08-27 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High

  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-27. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.

  Infant sheets were observed loose and not tight fitting.

• 2026-08-27 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium

  Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-03. Correction verified: 2026-09-14.

  Person in charge did not have accesses to all necessary information when requested by licensing.

• 2026-08-27 · 746.201(9) · Medium High

  Complying with Laws and Rules

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-27. Correction verified: 2026-09-14.

  Two CPR/First Aid certificates had been altered and/or falsified. The date taken/expiration date had been changed. Both employees verified they had not recently taken First CPR training.

• 2026-08-27 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High

  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-27. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.

  Caregiver was observed not washing their own hands after diapering a child.

• 2026-08-27 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High

  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-27. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.

  Caregiver was observed not washing child's hands after diapering.

• 2026-08-27 · 746.2421(a) · Medium

  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-03. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.

  None of the infants had feeding instructions.

• 2026-08-27 · 746.5205(4) · Medium

  Documentation of Drills

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-27. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.

  During inspection, no documentation of fire, inclement weather or lock down drills were available upon request.

• 2026-08-27 · 746.4751(b) · Medium

  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-27. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.

  No outdoor/playground maintenance logs were available for review during the inspection.

• 2026-07-14 · 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: 2026-07-30. Correction verified: 2026-08-03.

  It was determined that a caregiver failed to properly supervise when they fell asleep while in charge of a group of children.

• 2026-04-09 · 746.1013(a) · Medium High

  Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-05. Correction verified: 2026-05-05.

  The operation failed to notify Licensing of the director's extended absence or who the designated person in charge would be during the absence.

• 2026-04-09 · 746.305(a)(7) · Medium High

  Report Change in Controlling Person

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-05. Correction verified: 2026-05-05.

  The operation failed to report a change of controlling person.

• 2026-04-09 · 746.305(a)(6) · High

  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-05. Correction verified: 2026-05-05.

  It was determined that the operation did not report a situation involving concerns related to the possible mistreatment of a child.

• 2025-10-24 · 746.3405 · Medium High

  Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-10. Correction verified: 2025-11-07.

  At the time of inspection there were several health inspectoin violations noted on sight by City of Fort Worth Sanitation inspectors.

• 2025-10-24 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High

  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-10. Correction verified: 2025-11-07.

  At the time of inspection there was evidence of insects and rodents in many areas at the operation. An on call inspector arrived to confirm rodent activity and recommended temporary closure of the operation for pest treatment and deep cleaning.

• 2025-07-21 · 746.1003(5) · High

  Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-12. Correction verified: 2025-08-22.

  It was determined that caregivers worked over 10 hours of direct care on at least one day.

• 2025-07-21 · 746.1601 · Medium High

  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-12. Correction verified: 2025-08-22.

  It was determined that the operation exceeded child/caregiver ratio in at least one classroom with 7 children (SAG - 17 months) and one caregiver.

• 2025-07-17 · 746.2805(5) · High

  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-12. Correction verified: 2025-08-22.

  It was determined that a caregiver used yelling and harsh tones when disciplining children.

• 2025-07-17 · 746.3703(d) · High

  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-12. Correction verified: 2025-08-22.

  It was determined that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence off children.

• 2025-07-17 · 746.1003(2) · Medium

  Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-12. Correction verified: 2025-08-22.

  It was determined that the director did not ensure that all staff complied with minimum standards related to discipline, caregiver responsibilities, and safety.

• 2025-07-17 · 746.1201(1) · High

  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-12. Correction verified: 2025-08-22.

  It was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement, competency or self-control in disciplining, interacting with, and supervising children.

• 2025-07-17 · 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: 2025-08-12. Correction verified: 2025-08-22.

  It was determined that caregivers failed to provide adequate supervision to children when they fell asleep on duty.

• 2025-07-08 · 746.5015(c) · Medium High

  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  At the time of inspection a loose water hose was observed on the playground whien children were not using the equipment. This was corrected at inspection when staff disconnected the hose and wound it up to store so that it was inaccessible to children.

• 2025-06-16 · 746.4309 · Medium High

  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  At the time of inspection the fence gate for the outdoor space was locked with a combination lock. Caregivers were not aware of the combination code to open the gate. This was corrected at inspection when management provided the code to all staff who verbally acknowledged receiving the code.

• 2025-06-16 · 746.3407 · Medium High

  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-01. Correction verified: 2025-07-08.

  At the time if inspection several areas at the operation were in need of organzing, cleaning, and maintenance. The fence separating the 2 playgrounds was observed to be leaning over. A work order has been submitted. The Pre K classroom was unoccupied due to incoming supply deliveries, this area was disorganied making the space unuseable.

• 2025-05-15 · 746.1201(1) · High

  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-02. Correction verified: 2025-06-16.

  It was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using a vaporizer on the premises.

• 2025-05-15 · 746.3703(d) · High

  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-02. Correction verified: 2025-06-16.

  It was determined that an individual used a vaporizer in the building while children were in care.

• 2025-04-21 · 746.1201(2) · High

  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-09. Correction verified: 2025-05-15.

  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. It was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate courtesy/respect when interacting with a child.

• 2024-08-13 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

  Children's Records - Immunizations

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: 2024-08-30.

  At the time of inspection one child was not current with immunizations.

• 2023-09-20 · 746.3407(6) · Medium High

  Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  At the time of inspection a water table on the toddler playground was observed to be full of water. This was corrected at inspection by having staff empty the table.

• 2023-09-20 · 746.3819 · Medium High

  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-29. Correction verified: 2023-10-03.

  At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy response plan in thier file.

• 2023-05-19 · 746.1601 · Medium High

  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-19. Correction verified: 2023-05-23.

  At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio. The operation camie into compliance by adding another caregiver to one class and several children from the other class were picked up by parnets during the inspection.

• 2023-05-19 · 746.2407 · Medium High

  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-19. Correction verified: 2023-05-23.

  At the time of inspection an infant was observed sitting in a highchair without safety restraints. This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver removing the child from the high chair so that the straps could be adjusted for size.

• 2023-05-09 · 746.3405 · Medium High

  Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-07. Correction verified: 2023-07-07.

  It was determined that the operation did not comply with corrections required in the sanitation report.

• 2023-05-09 · 746.1601 · Medium High

  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-15. Correction verified: 2023-05-19.

  At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio.

• 2023-05-09 · 746.3407 · Medium High

  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-23. Correction verified: 2023-06-27.

  It was determined that floors, walls, and other surfaces at the operation were not cleaned or maintained appropriately.

• 2022-11-02 · 746.3701 · Medium High

  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-16. Correction verified: 2022-11-17.

  At the time of inspection there was a orange/black cable exposed from the ground posing a trip hazard.

• 2022-11-02 · 746.1309(a) · Medium

  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-21. Correction verified: 2022-11-17.

  At the time of inspection certificates for annual training hours were not available for review at the operation.

• 2022-07-03 · 746.1201(1) · High

  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-30. Correction verified: 2022-11-30.

  A caregiver was notified of the child's injury but did not report it to management so that timely action could be taken. The caregiver was terminated for not following procedures.

• 2022-06-10 · 746.1601 · Medium High

  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-10. Correction verified: 2022-06-15.

  At the time of inspection there were 13 children in the 2 year old class. An additional caregiver was added to the class to maintain ratio.

• 2022-06-09 · 746.1203(7) · Medium High

  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: 2022-07-12.

  A caregiver did not interact with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was observed responding to and redirecting children inappropriately.

• 2022-06-09 · 746.1003(1) · High

  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: 2022-07-12.

  It was determined that administrators did not ensure compliance with minimum standards due to lack of knowledge and good judgment regarding daily operations at the center.

• 2022-03-30 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High

  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-13. Correction verified: 2022-04-20.

  The operation did not have documentation of a current fire inspection.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium

  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-18. Correction verified: 2022-01-04.

  The operational policies did not include the information from the updated standards..

• 2021-12-21 · 746.1311(d) · Medium High

  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-28. Correction verified: 2021-12-28.

  The director did not have documentation of current SIDS/SBS/EBD training.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium

  Children's Records - Health Statement

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-04. Correction verified: 2021-12-28.

  One child's file did not have a health statement from a parent or medical professional.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.1301(3)(A) · Medium High

  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-04. Correction verified: 2022-01-04.

  Four caregivers did not have first aid.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.2421(b) · Medium

  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-24. Correction verified: 2021-12-28.

  None of the infants had updated feeding instructions.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.2206(1)(B) · Medium

  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  None of the children went outside during their scheduled outside time in the morning. The person in charge stated it was too cold, but the temperature was 45 degrees and sunny. The person in charge had the children go outside once the concern was addressed.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.605(6) · Medium High

  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-28. Correction verified: 2021-12-28.

  Two children's files did not have addresses for the emergency contacts.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High

  Annual Sanitation Inspection

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-18. Correction verified: 2022-01-18.

  The operation did not have a current health inspection.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.1311(c) · Medium

  Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-28. Correction verified: 2021-12-28.

  The director did not have current abuse/neglect training.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

  Children's Records - Immunizations

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-28. Correction verified: 2021-12-28.

  There were 7 children's files that did not have current immunizations or any immunizations.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.2206(1) · Medium

  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-28. Correction verified: 2021-12-28.

  The activity plans did not reflect the new requirements for active play.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low

  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-28. Correction verified: 2021-12-28.

  Two staff files did not have affidavits of employment.

• 2021-12-21 · 746.1301(4)(A) · Medium High

  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-04. Correction verified: 2022-01-04.

  Four caregivers did not have CPR.

• 2021-11-16 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High

  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  Five garbage cans in the centers were open and accessible to children.

• 2021-11-09 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High

  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-16. Correction verified: 2021-12-10.

  The operation did not report to Licensing that a child attending the center contracted COVID19.