WillowWood Learning Academy
Does WillowWood Learning Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 19 child-care citations for WillowWood Learning Academy in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 6 are recorded at the High level and 11 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 6 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was revealed that the caregivers were yelling at the children at the operation.
- High
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
CCR observed three school-age children entering the building through the back door to the playground to get a drink of water without supervision. CCR also observed a child left alone, sleeping in a classroom with the door closed.
- High
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
In the toddlers classroom, there was a mop bucket filled with water and not being used. Correction: A caregiver removed the mop bucket and stored it away from the children.
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- High
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
During the inspection I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background check supervising 4 infants. This was corrected when the director removed the caregiver from the classroom.
- High
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Through statements received throughout the investigation determined that a caregiver used profane language with a relative who was a child in care.
- High
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
During review of transportation the fire extinguisher was not secured in vehicle as required.
- Medium High
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the inspection I observed a 15-month-old- combined with children as old as 3 years old. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived to take the older children.
- Medium High
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
A child with peanut allergies does not have an emergency plan.
- Medium High
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
In the toddler's classroom, there was a fan on the floor that was accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the fan and stored it away from the children.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The playground for school-age children has a barbecue pit, and a bottle of lighter fluid placed on top, making it accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the barbecue pit and lighter fluid, placing it out of the children's reach.
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The children playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Near the school-age basketball court, there is a bucket, trash can, two black trash bags, five bricks, broken wood, broken foam cups, and a pipe. There is a hole in the ground near the children's playground area collecting water. In the Pre-K classroom, two large boards leaning against the wall and are accessible to the children.
- Medium High
746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
A water hose was observed on the playground and not in use.
- Medium High
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage trash without a lid was accessible to children.
- Medium High
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
In the toddler's classroom, there was a fan on the floor that was accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the fan and stored it away from the children.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the walkthrough of the playground I observed a bbq pit, waterhose and debris next to the outdoor shed as well as a broken fence board. The bbq pit was removed during the inspection and the fence board was repaired.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the walkthrough I observed the fence with a missing board.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five staff files were reviewed, and Five caregivers are missing the required special topic training.
- Low
746.1313 - Time Period of Training
The director failed to complete all required training within the annual year.
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