Unique Learners Academy
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77061
7634 Bellfort St, Houston, Texas 77061. (832) 523-1230.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 25 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 9 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 19 inspections on record
- Not rated 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?
25 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
19 inspections on record. The latest, on Jun 24, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Jun 24, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on May 18, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Jul 1, 2025
6 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
25 deficiencies in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
Jun 24, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Two caregivers did not know the ages of children in their care. This was corrected when the person in charge knew the information for the children in care.”
May 21, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages
“One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the children she was supervising.”
May 18, 2026: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the preponderance of evidence good judgement was not used when a caregiver was videoed using profound language such as cursing in front of children.”
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Employees Discipline Own Children
“There was sufficient evidence to support the allegations that a caregiver disciplined their child at the operation.”
Apr 30, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
“A caregiver was observed not washing an infants hands after completing a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infants hands.”
Apr 9, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages
“One caregiver was observed not knowing the ages of the four students in care and the information was not posted.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There were several safety concerns on the outdoor play area including a hole in the fence behind a play hose that could allow for a small child to slip through, gates that were open and a broken gate which could allow for a child to get out of the fenced area. There was also trash on the playground.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Five out of five staff folders reviewed were missing the training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.”
Jan 21, 2026: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
Jul 1, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operations fire inspection permit expired 6/10/2025.”
Jun 3, 2025: report to the state5 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the school age classroom was unsupervised.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child exiting the building.”
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Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child exiting the building.”
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Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
“Based on the evidence obtained, the school age caregiver prepares food in the kitchen while in ratio.”
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Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.”
May 14, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“The infant caregiver was observed leaving the infant classroom unspervised to answer the front door.”
Apr 30, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher was observed in the back of the transportation unsecured. Note: Photo was taken.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Bottles were observed on the infant changing table. Note: Pictures were taken during inspection.”
Jan 17, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
Oct 4, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.”
Mar 20, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“The use zones in front of two slides were blocked on the smaller playset.”
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Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“The infant and toddler classrooms did not have posted written activity plans.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have their most recent immunizations in their file.”
Jan 19, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.”
Dec 14, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The operation had not documented their smoke detector or fire extinguisher checks. This was corrected when the director re-checked the items and documented them on the correct licensing form.”
2 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 6, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“The use zone in front of the slide did not extend at least six feet.”
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Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The use zone for the “Jeep” equipment does not extend at least six feet on each side.”
All 29 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 21, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 18, 2026 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Report to the state | 5 deficiencies cited |
| May 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 14, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Apr 3, 2024.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 79 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.
- 7 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?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
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 25.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Building Blocks Academy Hobby Airport | 9 |
| Nga Thi Tran | 8 |
| Unique Learners Academy This child care provider | 25 |
| Bellfort Street Kindercare | 14 |
| Teresa Limbrick | 3 |
| Yorkshire Academy | 4 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church and School | 12 |
| Brooke’s Learning Corner | 4 |
| School in the Pines | 2 |
| Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program | 7 |
| Childrens Cottage Infant Center | 11 |
| Resurrection Lutheran Early Learning Center | 5 |
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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