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Licensed Center · Texas

Top Leaders Academy LLC

10704 S Gessner Rd, Houston

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · Map

1 deficiency cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
85
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jul 21, 2023
Phone
7134855761

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

10High risk
13Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
1Low risk
14Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
    Inspector's note: The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed to be torn in mutiple placed. Due to the tears, the mat could not be sanitized. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-04.
Nov 12, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 23, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 30, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: The 1st aid kit was observed having expired antiseptic 3/25, non working thermometer, no tweezers, and no tape. Note: Corrected at inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Complying with Laws and Rules
    Inspector's note: Based on information obtained by staff. Another operation transports children enrolled at Top Leaders Academy. The children are not enrolled at the other operation. Vehicles are borrowed from other operations when there are issues with their vehicle. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-30.
Sep 16, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
    Inspector's note: The van was observed to have 6 broken seatbelts. 4 towards the back of the van doesn't have a buckle to hook to, and 2 on the 1st row has a stuck seatbelt that won't unhook. The Air conditioner was observed to be not working. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
May 13, 2025 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
    Inspector's note: 2 children with documented diagnosed allergies did not have an allergy plan on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-27.
  • Critical Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
    Inspector's note: A boppy pillow recalled 9/2021 was observed to be in the infant room. NOTE: Operation completed annual children's product safety certification 1/23/2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
  • Critical Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
    Inspector's note: A list of all children with diagnosed food allergies was not observed to be posted in the kitchen area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
  • Critical Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
    Inspector's note: A baby walker was observed in the infant room Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
Jul 31, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 28, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 30, 2024 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The children's products safety certificate (CPSC) has not been completed annually. NOTE: The CPSC was last completed 10/26/2022 Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-02.
  • Critical Policies Comply with Rules
    Inspector's note: The operation handbook was reviewed, the operations open door policy does not comply with Minimum Standards. The policy states that it is up to the discretion of the director or on-duty staff to allow or deny parental visitation The following policies were observed to be missing: (8)Suspension and Expulsion of children (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) [Medium]; your policies must include: (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation and (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B)Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?) Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-09.
  • Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
    Inspector's note: A 12 mo old was observed to be sleeping in a crib with a pacifier clipped to their clothing. NOTE: Pacifier clip was removed from the infant during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-30.
  • Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
    Inspector's note: A bag of hamburger buns was observed to be in the pantry. The buns had an expiration date of 1/10/2024 and some of the buns were observed to have mold. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The hamburger buns were discarded during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 22, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
    Inspector's note: One employee did not the affidavit form signed by a notary officer. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-05-30.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
    Inspector's note: Two emploeyees did not have the high school diploma available to review during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-30.
  • Non-critical Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
    Inspector's note: One employee did not have the CPR and First Aid training to review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-06-02.
Apr 6, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: The fire drill for the month of March was not conducted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-13.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
    Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher was not observed secured in the vehicle. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-24.
Feb 28, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
    Inspector's note: A copy of the operations daily menu was not observed to be posted. NOTE:Corrected at inspection menu was made available for review during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: Two broken ride-on cars were observed on the playground. One car was missing the door and the other was missing the steering wheel. A metal stationary car was observed to have 4 bolts protuding out. NOTE: The two ride-on cars were removed from the playground during the inspecction Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-10.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.