Early Learning Academy - Westfield
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 904008
Early Learning Academy - Westfield holds a Full Permit issued January 20, 2009. In the state's 60-month public window it has 10 inspections on record with 14 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 20, 2009
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
83 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
16713 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090-4213
The 60-month record
10
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
14
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 7 · Medium High 5 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Report | 3 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Inspection | 7 |
Deficiency records
April 9, 2026 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the video footage observed, one staff was observed pulling/yanking a child by the arm in attempt to transition the child to the outdoor area during a fire drill.
Corrected: May 5, 2026
November 22, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A student was caring and present with children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints.
Corrected: November 22, 2024
February 23, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the evidence obtained by DFPS, video footage was reviewed and showed a caregiver hitting a child with her hand. The caregiver also threatened and attempted to hit the child prior to actually hitting the child with the ruler.
Corrected: March 20, 2023
February 22, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
After reviewing video footage of the incidents, it is determined that the caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement and self-control by inappropriately grabbing a child.
Corrected: March 1, 2023
February 22, 2023 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High Verbatim from the agency record
Video footage showed two caregivers yanking, grabbing and inappropriately handling a child.
Corrected: March 1, 2023
February 22, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director reported that while reviewing video footage, she saw a caregiver using her cell phone while caring for children.
Corrected: February 23, 2023
December 6, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver, hired on 10/18/22, was present and caring for children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints. This was correct when the caregiver was removed.
Corrected: December 6, 2022
December 9, 2021 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not receive training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the August 202-August 2021 training year.
Corrected: January 4, 2022
December 9, 2021 Standard § 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A daily report sheet is not being compoeted for infants over 12 months old. Daily report sheets must be provided for all infants. An infant is descirbed a child aaged 0-17 months.
Corrected: December 9, 2021
December 9, 2021 Standard § 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked pre-seervice training in SIDS.
Corrected: January 4, 2022
December 9, 2021 Standard § 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.
Corrected: January 4, 2022
December 9, 2021 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 8 lacked training in food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected: January 4, 2022
December 9, 2021 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated,three did not receive training covering SIDS, Shaeken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma.
Corrected: January 4, 2022
December 9, 2021 Standard § 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
High Verbatim from the agency record
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three were behind with immunizations.
Corrected: January 7, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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