The L.e.a.f Academy

Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity

“A total of 65 children were observed in the cafe/cafeteria area, with a classroom capacity of 22. A total of 5 classrooms were combined in the cafe area for an activity.”

Rule 746.1505(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 31, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 24, 2026.

Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

“Six children files observed did not include the start date, and/or admission date.”

Rule 746.605(3). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 31, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 10, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“A caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 20, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 31, 2026.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

“The director’s training records were not available for review,”

Rule 746.801(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 31, 2026.

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

“One infant, 4 months of age was observed napping in a restrictive device for approximately 5 minutes. Licensing staff walked into the infant classroom at 10:17AM and observed one infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Licensing departed the classroom at 10:24AM, in which the infant was still in the restrictive device.”

Rule 746.2426(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 1, 2025.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“One child two years of age was placed in a highchair during circle time activities, diaper changing, naptime services, and/or while engaged in meals/snacks. Based on the information obtained, the child would be placed in a highchair for a 10?20-minute period, including while staff was conducting diaper changing task and/or during circle time. The caregiver’s/staff did not demonstrate competency, and/or utilize good judgment by utilizing a highchair as form of keeping the child in control.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 2, 2025. Correction verified: May 6, 2025.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted for Licensing to observe.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2025.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

“Two bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the infant’s first, and/or last name.”

Rule 746.2419(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 19, 2024.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“Nap mats observed in the Toddler classroom were torn apart to the extent of exposing the foam surfacing that children are placed on. The nap mats cannot be properly sanitized due to the exposure of surfacing material.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 3, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 23, 2024.

Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child’s Reach

“A water hose was observed on the outdoor area unraveled, and accessible to children in care.”

Rule 746.5015(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 23, 2024.