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Early Learning Academy - Westfield

8 critical findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 9, 2026.

16713 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090 · (281) 891-7165

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Critical findings8 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 9, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2009Full Permit

Practical5a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 83

Texas HHSC operation #904008 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Apr 10, 2026 to May 5, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- May 5, 2026 inspection
- Apr 10, 2026 inspection
- Apr 10, 2026 inspection
- Apr 10, 2026 inspection
- Apr 10, 2026 inspection
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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, verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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, verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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, verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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, verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
2025
Oct 9, 2025 to Oct 9, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
2024
Nov 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A student was caring and present with children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A student was caring and present with children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A student was caring and present with children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A student was caring and present with children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
2023
Dec 5, 2023 to Dec 5, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

Feb 23, 2023 to Apr 6, 20239 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 6, 2023 inspection
- Apr 6, 2023 inspection
- Apr 6, 2023 inspection
- Apr 6, 2023 inspection
- Mar 9, 2023 inspection
- Mar 9, 2023 inspection
- Mar 9, 2023 inspection
- Mar 9, 2023 inspection
- Feb 23, 2023 inspection
Feb 23, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  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 Mar 20, 2023, verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Feb 23, 2023Inspection
No findings
Feb 23, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  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 Mar 20, 2023, verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Feb 23, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  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 Mar 20, 2023, verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Feb 23, 2023 to Feb 23, 20232 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 23, 2023 inspection
- Feb 23, 2023 inspection
Feb 23, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  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 Mar 20, 2023, verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Feb 22, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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 Mar 1, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Video footage showed two caregivers yanking, grabbing and inappropriately handling a child.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  The director reported that while reviewing video footage, she saw a caregiver using her cell phone while caring for children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
Feb 22, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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 Mar 1, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Video footage showed two caregivers yanking, grabbing and inappropriately handling a child.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  The director reported that while reviewing video footage, she saw a caregiver using her cell phone while caring for children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
Feb 22, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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 Mar 1, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Video footage showed two caregivers yanking, grabbing and inappropriately handling a child.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  The director reported that while reviewing video footage, she saw a caregiver using her cell phone while caring for children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
Feb 22, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Video footage showed two caregivers yanking, grabbing and inappropriately handling a child.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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 Mar 1, 2023, verified Mar 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  The director reported that while reviewing video footage, she saw a caregiver using her cell phone while caring for children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
2022
Dec 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Dec 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Dec 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Dec 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
2021
Dec 9, 2021Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three were behind with immunizations.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2021. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Of the 10 personnel records evaluated,three did not receive training covering SIDS, Shaeken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director did not receive training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the August 202-August 2021 training year.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked pre-seervice training in SIDS.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1311(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 8 lacked training in food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
Dec 9, 2021Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three were behind with immunizations.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2021. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Of the 10 personnel records evaluated,three did not receive training covering SIDS, Shaeken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director did not receive training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the August 202-August 2021 training year.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 8 lacked training in food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1311(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked pre-seervice training in SIDS.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
Dec 9, 2021Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three were behind with immunizations.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2021. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Of the 10 personnel records evaluated,three did not receive training covering SIDS, Shaeken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked pre-seervice training in SIDS.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 8 lacked training in food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director did not receive training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the August 202-August 2021 training year.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1311(d).
Dec 9, 2021Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three were behind with immunizations.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2021. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked pre-seervice training in SIDS.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1311(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 8 lacked training in food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director did not receive training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the August 202-August 2021 training year.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Of the 10 personnel records evaluated,three did not receive training covering SIDS, Shaeken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2022. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.

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