Great Little Minds Academy
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1672992
Great Little Minds Academy holds a Full Permit issued December 27, 2018. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 inspections on record with 22 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 27, 2018
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
36 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1102 Dorothy St, Houston, TX 77008-6646
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
22
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 11 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Inspection | 9 |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
August 4, 2026 Standard § 746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A water hose was observed in the playground accessible to children.
Corrected: August 18, 2026
August 4, 2026 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The playground equipment was observed to have less than six inches of loose fill surfacing.
Corrected: August 18, 2026
February 20, 2026 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
One caregiver observed caring for children did not have a background for the operation.
Corrected: February 20, 2026
January 8, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
Corrected: February 14, 2026
January 8, 2026 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The straps for the children feeding table were removed from the chairs. The children were not fastened while in use of the equipment.
Corrected: January 21, 2026
January 13, 2025 Standard § 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since June of 2024.
Corrected: January 20, 2025
January 13, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
3 out of 4 caregivers did not have the required annual training topics in: * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Understanding building and physical premises safety. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected: January 24, 2025
January 13, 2025 Standard § 746.1311(b) - Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director is missing the required annula training topics: * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Understanding building and physical premises safety. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected: January 24, 2025
January 23, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The directors CPR expired on 9/16/2023.
Corrected: February 9, 2024
January 23, 2024 Standard § 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have an Consumer Product Safety Commission form for recalls in the building.
Corrected: January 30, 2024
January 23, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The directors first aid expired on 9/16/2023.
Corrected: February 9, 2024
January 25, 2023 Standard § 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director stated at this time they are not allowing parents in the building due to COVID.
Corrected: January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023 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
It was observed a caregiver in the pre-school classroom with children and had a pending background. Corrected: This was corrected when the caregiver left for the day.
Corrected: January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver stated she has 11 children when I counted they were 10 children in the classroom.
Corrected: January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023 Standard § 746.4603(4) - Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has prohibited equipment on the playground, they is a trapeze bars and a free swinging ropes.
Corrected: February 3, 2023
January 25, 2023 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation dose not have enough mulch around and under the play structure.
Corrected: February 10, 2023
January 25, 2023 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not have 30 annual hours for training year 12/27/21 to 12/27/2022.
Corrected: February 10, 2023
January 25, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
They were 5 infants with one caregiver when a caregiver step out to answer the door, the SAG in the classroom is 0-11 months old the caregiver was one child over.
Corrected: January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four children did not have healthcare statements in their file.
Corrected: February 3, 2023
January 25, 2023 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two children did not have address for their emergency contact.
Corrected: February 3, 2023
March 15, 2022 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required
Corrected: March 15, 2022
January 25, 2022 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of December.
Corrected: February 4, 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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