Itty Bitty Academy
Licensed Child-Care Home in Houston, Texas. License #1752804, issued April 17, 2023.
- Address
- 1043 Verde Trails Drive, Houston, TX 77073
- Phone
- (806) 471-4818
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care.
Openings
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In effect since March 1, 2026. From the state's provider report of July 16, 2026.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 21 areas it checked 4,276 standards at Itty Bitty Academy between September 30, 2022 and October 28, 2026 and recorded 49 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 21 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 4 | 372 | 1 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 367 | 3 |
| Personnel | 4 | 523 | 2 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 124 | 0 |
| Activities | 4 | 124 | 0 |
| Infants | 4 | 308 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 72 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 68 | 0 |
| Discipline | 4 | 76 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 64 | 0 |
| Nutrition | 4 | 174 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 438 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 5 | 369 | 4 |
| Physical facilities | 5 | 207 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety and equipment | 4 | 276 | 0 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 98 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 208 | 0 |
| Transportation | 5 | 157 | 0 |
The table adds up to 4,197 of those standards. The remaining 79, including 39 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 15 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on October 28, 2026, and 49 citations.
- 7High
- 30Medium High
- 9Medium
- 3Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 49. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High October 8, 2026 Correction verified October 28, 2026
747.2328: No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was observed swaddled in a blanket while napping in a play yard. This was corrected at inspection.
- High October 8, 2026 Correction verified October 28, 2026
747.2327(a): AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
An infant was observed laying in a play yard swaddled and in a face down position. This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium High October 8, 2026 Correction verified October 28, 2026
747.2305(1): Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
A crib was not available for one non-walking infant.
- Medium High October 8, 2026 Correction verified October 28, 2026
747.1801: Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
There were 9 children in care; 2 infants, 1- 18 month old and 6-3 yr olds. The home had more children ages 18 months to 3 years old than what is allowed.
- Medium High September 4, 2026 Correction verified September 28, 2026
747.1313(a): Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The primary caregiver does not have current Pediatric First Aid Training and Pediatric CPR training.
- High September 4, 2026 Correction verified October 8, 2026
747.207(9): Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules
It was determined the primary caregiver provided Child Care Regulation with falsified training documents for CPR and First Aid.
- Medium May 27, 2026 Correction verified July 8, 2026
747.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
As of 5/27/26, the required updates children's records have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
- Medium May 27, 2026 Correction verified July 17, 2026
747.1309(a): Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
As of 5/27/26, verification the required make-up training hours were completed has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
- Medium High May 27, 2026 Correction verified July 8, 2026
747.207(1): Policies Comply with Rules
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
- Low May 27, 2026 Correction verified June 10, 2026
747.611(a): Required Health Statement
As of 5/27/26, the required children's health statements have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor. The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
- Medium High May 27, 2026 Correction verified July 8, 2026
747.5003(4): Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the emergency preparedness plan have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
- Medium High May 27, 2026 Correction verified June 5, 2026
747.5103: Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
As of 5/27/26, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
- Medium High May 27, 2026 Correction verified July 8, 2026
747.5003(5): Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
- Low May 7, 2026 Correction verified May 27, 2026
747.611(a): Required Health Statement
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
- Medium High May 7, 2026 Correction verified May 27, 2026
747.5103: Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
- Medium High May 7, 2026 Correction verified May 27, 2026
747.5003(4): Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
- Medium High May 7, 2026 Correction verified May 27, 2026
747.207(1): Policies Comply with Rules
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.
- Medium May 7, 2026 Correction verified May 27, 2026
747.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.
- Medium High May 7, 2026 Correction verified May 27, 2026
747.5003(5): Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
- Medium High April 27, 2026 Corrected at inspection
747.3501(1): Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium High March 16, 2026 Correction verified April 27, 2026
747.3303(a)(1): Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing pad has a large tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.
- Low March 16, 2026 Correction verified May 7, 2026
747.611(a): Required Health Statement
Of the four childrne's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent statingthe child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.
- Medium March 16, 2026 Correction verified May 27, 2026
747.1309(a): Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.
- Medium High March 16, 2026 Correction verified April 27, 2026
747.3203: Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass in the backyard needs to be cut.
- Medium March 16, 2026 Correction verified March 19, 2026
745.651(1): Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
The background check for a person no longer working at the operation has not inactivated.
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