Licensed home · Houston, TX
Itty Bitty Academy
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
- Capacity 12
- Accepts child care assistance
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- Up to 12 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 11 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Up to 12 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
1043 Verde Trails Drive, Houston, TX 77073 · Harris County · 26 licensed daycares in 77073
Capacity rank 10 of 26 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1752804
- Permit type
- Licensed home
- Licensed since
- April 2023
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
10 inspections on record, most recent May 7, 2026. 6 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
May 27, 2026Assessment7 standards cited
- 747.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Jun 10, 2026
- 747.611(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
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.
Corrected Jun 10, 2026
- 747.207(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Jun 10, 2026
- 747.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Jul 17, 2026
- 747.5003(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Jun 10, 2026
- 747.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Jun 10, 2026
- 747.5003(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Jun 10, 2026
- 747.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
May 7, 2026Inspection6 standards cited
- 747.207(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected May 14, 2026
- 747.5003(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected May 14, 2026
- 747.5003(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected May 14, 2026
- 747.611(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
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.
Corrected May 14, 2026
- 747.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected May 14, 2026
- 747.207(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 27, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 747.3501(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Apr 27, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 747.3501(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mar 16, 2026Inspection23 standards cited
- 747.5003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan lacked the following information: 1. How children will be evacuated to the safe area and alternate location; including how children under 2 and children with limited mobility may need assistance. 2. The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 3. The address of the alternate shelter.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.4815(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
A water hose was observed in the outside activity space.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 747.3703(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The current vaccination record for the home's pet was not available for review.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 747.207(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The promotion of indoor and outdoor activity; including the duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity; recommended clothing and footwear and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent's Rights 4. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 5. Water activities offered. 6. Field trips offered.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3501(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There were uncovered outlets throughout the home.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 745.651(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Mar 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extingusiher.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 747.5003(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 747.2311(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheet on the play yard mattress was not fitting snugly.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
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 the date of admission. 5. One lacked a shot record.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3501Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The following hazards were observed in the outside activity space: 1. A ladder, BBQ grills and a dolly. 2. The protective barrier is not around the AC unit to prevent access to children in care.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 747.5003(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 747.5335(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
A carbon monoxide detector is not located on the second level of the home.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 747.3203(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
The following items were accessible to children: 1. Cleaning supplies were in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. 2. Bug spray repellant, body spray, hand sanitizer and deodorant were on a counter. 3. Spray paint on the outside activity space.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5003(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will evacuate with the daily attendance record.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3703(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
A health statement for the home's pet from a veterinarian was not available for review.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass in the backyard needs to be cut.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 747.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Personnel Records
Of the two personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Hire date for the assistant caregiver. 2. How the assistant caregiver meets the education requirements. 3. Documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbook were received. 4. Pre-employment affidavit for the assistant caregiver 5. Notarized affidavit for the primary and assistant caregiver.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3303(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected May 1, 2026
- 747.1303(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation
The assistant caregiver has not completed and orientation to the child care home.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5111Texas HHSC risk level: High
Smoke-Detection System
The smoke detector in the front area of the home was not working. Also, there is not a smoke detector in the room at the back of the home. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected Mar 16, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 747.611(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
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.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mar 10, 2026Self-reported incident4 standards cited
- 747.701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An Incident report was not completed regarding for an incident that placed a child at risk when the child exited the facility without being supervised.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1503(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was able to exit the home unnoticed by caregivers and returned to the home by a neighbor.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.305(b)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The director/primary caregiver failed to immediately notify the child's parent of an incident that placed the child at risk when the child exited the facility unsupervised and was subsequently returned by a neighbor.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.303(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director/primary caregiver failed to report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a child exiting the facility without being supervised and being returned by a neighbor.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 12, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 747.1313(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
Corrected Oct 26, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1313(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021
Corrected Oct 26, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1313(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Apr 17, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Dec 28, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
43 standards cited across 10 inspections, most recently May 7, 2026. All 43 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High49%
- Medium High2763%
- Medium921%
- Medium Low0
- Low37%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 6 of 10 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 2 of 43 findings, 41 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- May 27, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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