Us Academy
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77082
3310 Highway 6 S, Houston, Texas 77082. (281) 741-3634.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 18 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 7 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 14 inspections on record
- 3-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
18 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
14 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 11, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device, at the inspection on Aug 21, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information, at the inspection on Aug 21, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher, at the inspection on Aug 21, 2026
4 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
18 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Aug 21, 2026: inspection7 deficiencies
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 3mo old was observed to be sleep in a bouncer. There was no safe sleep exemption on file. The child was not removed even after notified by CCR the child was asleep”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“9 of 9 children did not have documentation of emergency medical treatment and transportation authorization.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher was not observed to be properly secured.”
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“There was no alarm installed on one vehicle used for transportation.”
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Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Following outside play, water was not observed, Multiple children were heard requesting water but the caregiver was only observed serving water to 2 children. After approximately 5 minutes and continued request and questions from CCR the caregiver called to the director and requested children be served water.”
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“A child was observed to be served an unrefrigerated water bottle of chocolate milk around 10:45am after outdoor play Note: Records indicated the children arrived to the operation at 7:30am and the director informed CCR the parents instructed the milk not to be refrigerated.”
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Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“A car seat installed in the vehicle used for transportation was observed to have expired 3/26/2019”
Jul 22, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Provide Access to Children’s Records - During Hours of Operation
“There was no access to two out of four records requested for.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Health statement was not on record for one record checked.”
Mar 13, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One out of four staff files checked did not have the current first aid and CPR training.”
Jan 23, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employees that left your employment in 2023”
Dec 10, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Posting Requirements - List entitled “Current Employees”--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“Current employee list was missing one staff. This was corrected during inspection.”
Aug 6, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Operation did not have any current fire inspection.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Operation combined 16 moths old child with almost 36 months with a difference of 20 months. This was corrected when the 16 months was moved to the infant room.”
Apr 4, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Release Information
“One out of five files checked did not have any release information.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One out of four staff files checked did not have any first aid and cpr training.”
Feb 16, 2024: report to the state2 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The inspectors’ words, 97 words
“A caregiver was with 15 children ages three through five years with the specified age of four years. Caregiver has not completed her finger print. You must receive notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check is eligible, eligible with conditions or provisionally eligible with conditions before allowing the subject to be present at your operation. An administrative openalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per HRC 42.078 will be recommended as a result of this citation. Operation must immediately remove the person from the operation until eligibility has been determine.”
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Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Incident did happened however the parent was not notified when she picked up her child. This was corrected when incident report was signed by parent the next day.”
13 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 26, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on information obtained there is sufficient evidence of neglectful supervision. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation”
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AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based on information obtained a child was left unattended in the vehicle. Operation will receive admin penalty for this violation.”
May 4, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“I observed loose fence wire which could be a hazard to children. Pictures were taken.”
Apr 20, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two older infants on a high chair did not have any safety straps on. This was corrected during inspection.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“I observed a hand washing sink that is pulled away about half an inche from the wall that needed to be fixed.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“I observed loose fence wire which could be a hazard to children. Pictures were taken.”
May 11, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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Designating Director
“Operation has a new director, but licensing has not yet received her paper work.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drill was not documented for the month of April 2022”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Health statement was missing on file for one out of four records checked.”
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Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“How caregiver meet educational requirement was missing on file for one out of four files checked.”
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Required Personnel Records- Current Driver’s License
“A copy of one caregiver driver’s licensing was missing on file.”
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Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“Date of employment was missing for one caregiver. This was corrected during inspection.”
Feb 25, 2022: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
All 20 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 4, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 11, 2022 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Nov 28, 2017.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 138 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 4 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 18.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Love & Art Childcare Corp. | 12 |
| La Casita De Munecas | 1 |
| Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC | 49 |
| Us Academy This child care provider | 18 |
| Huong Thanh Lela | 0 |
| Tick Tots Around the Clock LLC | 11 |
| Living Word Academy | 47 |
| Early Discovery Montessori Academy | 9 |
| Al Hadi School | 4 |
| Cuc Vo | 2 |
| Angelique Harwell | 1 |
| Brainy Bees Childcare Center | 15 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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