International Preschool LLC DBA Little Academy

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  Inspector's note: The antiseptic wipes in a First Kit on one bus were expired. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Requirements during probation
  Inspector's note: The conditions of the probation were evaluated and compliance was not met. Condition 1:A meeting discussing the probation was not held during orientation for two staff. Condition 4: The weekly evaluations are not being conducted weekly. Evaluations were not conducted for the week of 7/20/26. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-10.
• Critical Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Inspector's note: The fire extinguishers on the buses have not been serviced since April 2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-10.
• Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  Inspector's note: The First Aid Kits on the buses did not have one or more of the following items: Tweezers and scissors. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: The Emergency Prepardness Plan does not state how children will under the age of 2 with limited mobility will be evacuated. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-07.

• Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The director did not receive training in the following topics for the February 2024-February 2025 training year: understanding building and physical premises safety, and food allergies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-20.
• Critical Franchise Tax Delinquent
  Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operation failed to maintain it's good standing with the Texas Comptroller and Secretary of State by not paying the required franchise tax fees. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-26.
• Critical Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
  Inspector's note: Pieces of the unitary surfacing on both playgrounds is missing pieces and has cracks. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-20.

• Critical Franchise Tax Delinquent
  Inspector's note: The operation failed to maintain it's good standing with the Texas Comptroller and Secretary of State by not paying the required franchise tax fees. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-12-17.
• Non-critical Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
  Inspector's note: As of 12/3/25 documentation of compliance has not been received. The director did not receive any training hours on serving children with special care needs for the February 2024-February 2025 training year. This deficiency is being recited. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-17.
• Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Inspector's note: As of 12/3/25 verification the required trainings were completed has not been received. The director did not receive training in the following topics for the February 2024-February 2025 training year: understanding building and physical premises safety, and food allergies. This deficiency is being recited. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-17.

• Non-critical Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
  Inspector's note: The director did not receive any training hours on serving children with special care needs for the February 2024-February 2025 training year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-24.
• Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Inspector's note: The director did not receive training in the following topics for the February 2024-February 2025 training year: emergency preparedness, administering medications, understanding building and physical premises safety, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-24.
• Non-critical Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
  Inspector's note: The director did not receive six clock hours of training in management techniques, leadership or staff supervision for the February 2024-February 2025 training year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-24.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
  Inspector's note: The person in charge did not have access to personnel records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher in one bus is not secured. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-20.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: Both buses need to be cleaned out; they are littered with trash and debris. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-20.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The training hours for the director's previous training year were not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-20.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: One caregiver completed CPR training online. The on-line course does not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-29.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
  Inspector's note: Letters from the most recent investigations were not posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-23.
• Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  Inspector's note: Three children who have been enrolled for over a year do not have a health statement from a health care professional on file. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
  Inspector's note: Ten children's records were evaluated and the following information was mising: 1. One lacked the date of admission 2. Two lacked the address of the emergency contact 3. Four lacked the updated information regarding water activities 4. Four lacked the updated information regarding special needs 5. One was behind with immunizations 6. Two lacked an immunization record 7. One lacked the parents' address 8. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor 9. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
• Critical Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Inspector's note: Children are not washing their hands before eating meals. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-23.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: Of the seven personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Three lacked a hire date 2. One lacked a notarized affidavit Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: Children's hands are not being washed after diaper changes. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-23.
• Critical Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
  Inspector's note: The full name of the employee administering meducation is not being documented, Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-29.
• Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The center is not keeping accurate sign in and out documentation for each child attending the center. There are no initials of the person signing the child in and out daily. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-29.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  Inspector's note: The Consumer Product Certification form is not being completed annually. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-29.
• Non-critical Education Outside of U.S.
  Inspector's note: The foreign education documents for two staff has not been translated into English to verify the education received is the equivalent to a United States high school diploma. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
• Critical Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
  Inspector's note: Caregivers are not washing their hands after wiping children's noses. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-23.
• Critical Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
  Inspector's note: The permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with Minimum Standards, rules and laws. This is based on the number of deficiencies the center has received during today's monitoring and the recent investigations. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
• Critical Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
  Inspector's note: Caregivers are not washing their hands after the removal of disposable gloves. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-23.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Inspector's note: The personnel file and training certificates of the director were not available for review and training certificates for one caregiver were not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-07.

• Critical Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
  Inspector's note: A caregiver's purse that contained medications was sitting on the desk, accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-10.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plans
  Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The center has not developed written activity plans for each age group of children. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-22.

• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Inspector's note: Two staff have not completed an orientation to the child care center. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-03.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Inspector's note: Three staff have not completed the required pre-service training hours within the required time frames. Staff A completed 17 clock hours of pre-service training. Staff B completed 20 clock hours of pre-service training. Staff C completed 11 clock hours of pre-service training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-03.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
  Inspector's note: Active play is being withheld from children who misbehave in the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-10.

• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance wad not met. This deficiency is being recited. One child's food allergy plan has not been signed by the parent. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-08.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plans
  Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The center has not developed written activity plans for each age group of children. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  Inspector's note: Documentation of safety drills was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-22.
• Critical Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Children were not directed by staff to wash their hands prior to eating snack. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-19.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: A bottle of bleach/water solution was accesibble to children. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: There were 6 children ages 13 months to 2 years old with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 5 children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-19.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: One child's food allergy plan has not been signed by the parent. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-22.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plans
  Inspector's note: The center has not developed written activity plans for each age group of children being cared for. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-02.

• Critical Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
  Inspector's note: Caregivers did not wash their hands prior to serving children breakfast. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-15.
• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: The diaper changing surface in one classroom has tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-20.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  Inspector's note: A child was told they would not recieve ice cream if they continued to misbehave. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-15.
• Critical Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Inspector's note: Children were not directed by staff to wash their hands prior to eating breakfast. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-15.

• Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated and compliance was not met. Expired food was found in the pantry. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  Inspector's note: The center is not keeping accurate sign in and out documentation for each child attending the center. There are no initials of the person signing the child in and out daily. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-11.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Notification of Additional Services Offered
  Inspector's note: The center did not notify that Child Care Regulation that it is now offering water activities. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
  Inspector's note: The parent handbook does not include an open door policy. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-22.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table, tables and high chairs and are not being washed until the end of the week. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-01.

• Non-critical Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  Inspector's note: A current list of employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  Inspector's note: The First Aid Kits on the buses were missing thermometers. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-26.
• Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  Inspector's note: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from a health care professional. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-07-08.
• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: Of the 10 children records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. All 10 records lacked the required information regarding special needs. 2. All 10 records lacked information regarding water activities. 3. One lacked the address of the emergency contact. 4. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor or an emergency care facility. 5. One was behind with required immunizations. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-08.

• Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  Inspector's note: A sign in/out log showing the arrival and departure of school-age children throughout the day is not being kept. Also, the parent or caregiver's initial is not being documented when children are being signed in and out on the hand-written logs. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-17.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Inspector's note: A record of attendance is not being kept for all staff. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-23.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed than an infant was sleeping in a swing which is considered a restrictive device. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-18.

• Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
  Inspector's note: During the follow-up it was observed that in one of the toddler classrooms there were no toys on low shelving to allow the children access without adult supervision and in the other toddler classroom there were some toys on low shelves, however the caregiver was deciding what toys they would be playing with as a group rather than allowing the children a choice. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-06.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that the daily schedule stated that the children eat at 8:30am and they were not served food until 9:40am. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-06.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that 18 children were present with 1 caregiver in a classroom that had a specified age of 3 years old. This classroom was over ratio by 3 children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-29.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Handwashing Procedures
  Inspector's note: Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not use soap and water to wash their hands after a diaper change. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-25.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after a diaper change. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-25.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm several times. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-25.
• Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Inspector's note: Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-25.
• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: Based upon information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver physically abused a child by grabbing the child several times by the arm causing bruises. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-25.

• Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 6 children files did not have the required physician health statement. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-04-30.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 6 children with a diagnosed food allergy did not have their food allergy emergency plan available for review. 2 out of 6 children had a allergy form on file but it was documented on the admission form they did not have a food allergy. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-30.
• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: The director did not have transportation training available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-18.

• Critical Designating Director
  Inspector's note: The operation has not had a Director in over 30 days. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-25.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Inspector's note: There was infant with a bottle near their mouth during nap. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: There is evidence to suggest that supervision is deficient. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-22.

• Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Inspector's note: There were 4 children files that did not have the Special Needs section filled out. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-19.
• Critical Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  Inspector's note: There was a diaper station that had diaper wipes within reach of children on the equipment. There was a diaper changing station that had various materials covering the surface. Note: corrected when sttaff cleared thhe station. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The center did have mats that were torn during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-03.