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Growth Academy Courage

A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77004

4304 La Branch St, Houston, Texas 77004. (832) 868-6250.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 22 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

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?

22 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.

13 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 21, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Oct 16, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Sep 18, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device, at the inspection on Sep 18, 2026

6 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

22 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

22 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Oct 16, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    “The caregiver in the toddlerroom did not know how many children were in her care. At the time of inspection the caregiver stated there were 14 children in her care when there was 15.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 16, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 21, 2026.

  • Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    “The infant room was observed having 9 children ages 8 months - 3 years old, with the oldest child in the room being more than 18 months older than the youngest infant during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.1605(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 16, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 21, 2026.

Sep 18, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    “The caregiver in the infant room did not know how many children were in her care. At the time of inspection the caregiver stated there were 7 children in her care when there were 8.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 2, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2026.

  • Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    “One infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer during the inspection. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the device.”

    Rule 746.2426(a)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2026.

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “One caregiver was observed caring for eight infants ages five months to sixteen months old. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver came back from lunch and assisted in the infant room.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2026.

Sep 4, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “Caregiver was observed coming out of the office, leaving 14 children ages 2-5 years old with an SAG of 2 years unsupervised during naptime..”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 18, 2026.

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 6, 10, 10, 14, 14 months old. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver arrived to assist in the infant room during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 18, 2026.

  • Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

    “There was no additional staff present in the building while caregiver was supervising children during naptime.”

    Rule 746.1613(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 18, 2026.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “Window tent on the van were observed still peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 18, 2026.

Aug 18, 2026: inspection5 deficiencies
  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “Caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants without an approved/active background check. During the inspection caregiver was observed leaving the operation.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 18, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2026.

  • Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

    “A garbage can with water inside was observed accessible to children in the playground area.”

    Rule 746.3701(9). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 18, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2026.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “Window tent on the van was observed peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2026.

  • Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

    “A bottle of motor oil was observed laying on the floor of the van accessible to children during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.3407(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2026.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    “Two out of four infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every thirty days.”

    Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2026.

Mar 20, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Documentation of Fire Inspection

    “There was no current Fire Inspection Report available for review during inspection.”

    Rule 746.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 10, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 14, 2025.

Aug 26, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    “Three infants ages 5 months, 12 months, and 12 months old were observed sitting in feeder table with safety straps not fastened. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed to strap the infants and observed fastening the safety straps.”

    Rule 746.2407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 26, 2024.

Aug 7, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “Three children ages 3 and 4 years old were observed unsupervised in the restroom during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 26, 2024.

  • Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

    “Multiple cots were observed torn and not washable during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver was observed removing the torn cots from use by children.”

    Rule 746.4503(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2024.

  • Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

    “The use zones for stationary equipment on playground was observed not extending six feet in all directions during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.4803. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 22, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 26, 2024.

Jun 13, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
  • AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    “A soft toy was observed in the crib with a 2 month old infant. The toy was observed being removed from the crib by caregiver during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 24, 2024.

  • Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    “Sheet in crib with 2 month old infant was observed not snugly fitted during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed replacing sheet with a snug fitting sheet.”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2024.

Feb 7, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “There was no current fire inspection to review during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 14, 2024.

All 15 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 21, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Oct 16, 2026Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Sep 18, 2026Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Sep 4, 2026Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Aug 18, 2026Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Aug 17, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 2, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
May 8, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Sep 3, 2024.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 105 children.
Source:

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.
  • 2 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

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 star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: SUSI).
Source:

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 22.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

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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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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