Top Leaders Academy LLC
Licensed Center in Houston, Texas. License #1757290, issued July 21, 2023.
- Address
- 10704 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77071
- Phone
- (713) 485-5761
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 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, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
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Openings
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A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since May 1, 2024. From the state's provider report of October 24, 2025.
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 22 areas it checked 4,612 standards at Top Leaders Academy LLC between November 3, 2022 and April 30, 2026 and recorded 29 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 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 4 | 473 | 3 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 437 | 2 |
| Personnel | 3 | 433 | 3 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 0 |
| Activities | 3 | 104 | 0 |
| Infants | 4 | 354 | 1 |
| Toddlers | 4 | 88 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 55 | 1 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 4 | 178 | 1 |
| Health practices | 4 | 451 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 296 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 4 | 298 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 4 | 384 | 0 |
| Pools | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 271 | 2 |
| Transportation | 3 | 132 | 2 |
The table adds up to 4,591 of those standards. The remaining 21, including 13 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 16 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on April 30, 2026, and 29 citations.
- 10High
- 13Medium High
- 4Medium
- 1Medium Low
- 1Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 29. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High April 30, 2026 Correction verified May 6, 2026
746.3505(e): Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
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.
- Medium High September 30, 2025 Correction verified October 23, 2025
746.201(9): Complying with Laws and Rules
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.
- High September 30, 2025 Corrected at inspection
746.5617(a)(2): Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The 1st aid kit was observed having expired antiseptic 3/25, non working thermometer, no tweezers, and no tape. Note: Corrected at inspection.
- Medium High September 16, 2025 Correction verified October 23, 2025
746.5603(c): Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
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.
- Medium High May 13, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
746.403(b): Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
A list of all children with diagnosed food allergies was not observed to be posted in the kitchen area.
- Medium High May 13, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
746.2415(a)(1): Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A baby walker was observed in the infant room
- Medium High May 13, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
746.4135(a): Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
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.
- Medium High May 13, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
746.605(15): Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
2 children with documented diagnosed allergies did not have an allergy plan on file.
- High January 30, 2024 Correction verified February 6, 2024
746.201(1): Policies Comply with Rules
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?)
- Medium January 30, 2024 Correction verified February 21, 2024
746.4135(b): Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's products safety certificate (CPSC) has not been completed annually. NOTE: The CPSC was last completed 10/26/2022
- Medium High January 30, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.3317: Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
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.
- High January 30, 2024 Correction verified February 21, 2024
746.2401(6): Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
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.
- Medium May 22, 2023 Correction verified June 30, 2023
746.901(2): Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Two emploeyees did not have the high school diploma available to review during the inspection.
- Low May 22, 2023 Correction verified June 2, 2023
746.1329(c)(2): Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
One employee did not have the CPR and First Aid training to review.
- Medium Low May 22, 2023 Correction verified May 30, 2023
746.901(4): Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One employee did not the affidavit form signed by a notary officer.
- Medium High April 6, 2023 Correction verified April 11, 2023
746.5205(1): Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill for the month of March was not conducted.
- High April 6, 2023 Correction verified April 24, 2023
746.5617(a)(5): Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not observed secured in the vehicle.
- Medium High February 28, 2023 Correction verified March 7, 2023
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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
- Medium February 28, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.401(6): Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
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.
- Medium High November 15, 2022 Correction verified November 30, 2022
746.1316(a): Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training for the director and driver was not available for review.
- Medium November 15, 2022 Correction verified November 15, 2022
745.651(1): Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
A caregiver whose last day was 11/7 was still observed to have an active background check
- High November 15, 2022 Correction verified November 30, 2022
746.201(1): Policies Comply with Rules
Policies were reviewed and observed to be missing the following: (8) Suspension and expulsion of children; (9) Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in Subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices; (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (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; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; (20) Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center; (21) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; (22) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; (23) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; (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; 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; (27) Procedures for conducting health checks, if applicable; and (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.3611 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?). They may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, the program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval; and
- Medium High November 15, 2022 Correction verified November 30, 2022
746.1301(1)(A): Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Records were reviewed for 3 caregivers. Documentation was not available to verify staff received orientation training.
- High November 15, 2022 Correction verified November 30, 2022
746.5101(a): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not had an initial inspection conducted by the Fire Marshal.
- High November 15, 2022 Correction verified November 30, 2022
746.5625(b): Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The van alarm was not observed to be operating during the time of the visit.
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