La Petite Academy

HOUSTON, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity102
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Est. price$1,543/mo

Contact information

Address1810 W 18TH ST HOUSTON TX- 77008 1204

CityHOUSTON, TX

CountyHARRIS

Phone7138628092

Operating details

Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Capacity102

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 13, 1986

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low1

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1810 W 18TH ST HOUSTON TX- 77008 1204, HOUSTON, TX

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/26/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low1

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 746.52055/26/2026

    746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    CCR reviewed the operation's fire drill practices and found that the fire drills were not completed within three minutes for the months of March, April, and May.

    Corrected 6/9/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 746.8015/26/2026

    746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

    The operation's current health inspection report was not available during the inspection.

    Corrected 6/9/2026
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 746.49075/26/2026

    746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    The operation has three playground equipment that does not meet the required six inches of loose fill.

    Corrected 6/25/2026
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 746.3031/23/2026

    746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

    The operation failed to report to licesning a change in director.

    Corrected 1/23/2026
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 746.16011/23/2026

    746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    During the inspection I observed one caregiver caring for 17 children with a specified age group of 2 years. Raito is 1:11, the caregiver was over ratio by 6.

    Corrected 1/23/2026
  6. Medium-Low riskStandard 746.3031/22/2026

    746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

    Corrected 1/23/2026

2025

  1. Low riskStandard 746.6115/30/2025

    746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

    During the inspection it was found 4 out of 7 child records did not have a health statement on file.

    Corrected 6/6/2025
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 746.3031/21/2025

    746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

    Corrected 1/23/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 746.33091/3/2025

    746.3309(a)(1) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Parent Choice

    The operation does not have a written agreement in regard to the parent providing snacks for their child while in care.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 746.33011/3/2025

    746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours

    A child went over more than 3 hours without eating while in care at the operation.

    Corrected 2/13/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,543/month

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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Texas by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: HOUSTON, HARRIS County
  • Capacity: 102
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 40

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