Growth Academy Courage
4304 la Branch St, Houston, TX 77004
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
The inspection record is incomplete or awaiting details. Review the published findings and outstanding gaps below.
40 inspections · 5 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
The everyday details
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What care includes
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Licensed capacity: 105 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Skill Classes,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
Languages spoken and interpreter availability not provided.
Care plans, dietary substitutions, and medication training need confirmation.
Entrance, restroom, and classroom accessibility details not provided.
Individual accommodations, specialist access, and staff training not provided.
People, policies & environment
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Individual qualifications, CPR, and first-aid training not provided.
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Parent updates and conference policies not provided.
Authorized pickup and visitor procedures not provided.
Exclusion and return criteria not provided.
Holiday and staff-development calendar not provided.
Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
The inspection record is incomplete or awaiting details. Review the published findings and outstanding gaps below.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
13 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.3407(13) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.3701(9) (4 visits); 746.5103 (4 visits); 746.2407 (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.4803 (4 visits); 746.4503(a) (4 visits); 746.2409(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.2415(b) (4 visits); 746.5101(a) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Sep 4, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
45 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two out of four infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every thirty days.
State verification published Sep 4, 2026.
Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.
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.
Coverage is incomplete. Pending outcomes, unclassified citations, or missing report details must not be read as no findings. Check the state record.
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- 2026
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Aug 18, 2026Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants without an approved/active background check. During the inspection caregiver was observed leaving the operation.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A garbage can with water inside was observed accessible to children in the playground area.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two out of four infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every thirty days.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A bottle of motor oil was observed laying on the floor of the van accessible to children during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.3407(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Window tent on the van was observed peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.3407.
- Aug 18, 2026Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A garbage can with water inside was observed accessible to children in the playground area.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants without an approved/active background check. During the inspection caregiver was observed leaving the operation.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Window tent on the van was observed peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A bottle of motor oil was observed laying on the floor of the van accessible to children during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.3407(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two out of four infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every thirty days.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Aug 18, 2026Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A garbage can with water inside was observed accessible to children in the playground area.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants without an approved/active background check. During the inspection caregiver was observed leaving the operation.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A bottle of motor oil was observed laying on the floor of the van accessible to children during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.3407(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two out of four infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every thirty days.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Window tent on the van was observed peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.3407.
- Aug 18, 2026Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A garbage can with water inside was observed accessible to children in the playground area.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants without an approved/active background check. During the inspection caregiver was observed leaving the operation.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two out of four infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every thirty days.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A bottle of motor oil was observed laying on the floor of the van accessible to children during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.3407(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Window tent on the van was observed peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026. Standard 746.3407.
- Jun 2, 2026 to Aug 17, 20265 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 2, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 2, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 2, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 2, 2026 complaint investigation
- 2025
- Sep 16, 2025 to Sep 16, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
There was no current Fire Inspection Report available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
There was no current Fire Inspection Report available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
There was no current Fire Inspection Report available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
There was no current Fire Inspection Report available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- 2024
- Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants ages 5 months, 12 months, and 12 months old were observed sitting in feeder table with safety straps not fastened. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed to strap the infants and observed fastening the safety straps.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants ages 5 months, 12 months, and 12 months old were observed sitting in feeder table with safety straps not fastened. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed to strap the infants and observed fastening the safety straps.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants ages 5 months, 12 months, and 12 months old were observed sitting in feeder table with safety straps not fastened. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed to strap the infants and observed fastening the safety straps.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants ages 5 months, 12 months, and 12 months old were observed sitting in feeder table with safety straps not fastened. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed to strap the infants and observed fastening the safety straps.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Three children ages 3 and 4 years old were observed unsupervised in the restroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zones for stationary equipment on playground was observed not extending six feet in all directions during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Multiple cots were observed torn and not washable during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver was observed removing the torn cots from use by children.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Three children ages 3 and 4 years old were observed unsupervised in the restroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Multiple cots were observed torn and not washable during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver was observed removing the torn cots from use by children.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zones for stationary equipment on playground was observed not extending six feet in all directions during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Standard 746.4803.
- Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Three children ages 3 and 4 years old were observed unsupervised in the restroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zones for stationary equipment on playground was observed not extending six feet in all directions during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Multiple cots were observed torn and not washable during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver was observed removing the torn cots from use by children.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Three children ages 3 and 4 years old were observed unsupervised in the restroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zones for stationary equipment on playground was observed not extending six feet in all directions during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Multiple cots were observed torn and not washable during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver was observed removing the torn cots from use by children.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Jun 24, 2024 to Jun 24, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 24, 2024 inspection
- Jun 24, 2024 inspection
- Jun 24, 2024 inspection
- Jun 24, 2024 inspection
- Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A soft toy was observed in the crib with a 2 month old infant. The toy was observed being removed from the crib by caregiver during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheet in crib with 2 month old infant was observed not snugly fitted during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed replacing sheet with a snug fitting sheet.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A soft toy was observed in the crib with a 2 month old infant. The toy was observed being removed from the crib by caregiver during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheet in crib with 2 month old infant was observed not snugly fitted during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed replacing sheet with a snug fitting sheet.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A soft toy was observed in the crib with a 2 month old infant. The toy was observed being removed from the crib by caregiver during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheet in crib with 2 month old infant was observed not snugly fitted during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed replacing sheet with a snug fitting sheet.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A soft toy was observed in the crib with a 2 month old infant. The toy was observed being removed from the crib by caregiver during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheet in crib with 2 month old infant was observed not snugly fitted during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed replacing sheet with a snug fitting sheet.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- May 8, 2024 to May 8, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 8, 2024 inspection
- May 8, 2024 inspection
- May 8, 2024 inspection
- May 8, 2024 inspection
- Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection to review during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection to review during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection to review during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection to review during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Sep 3, 2024
- Capacity
- 105 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Harris
- Website
- Growthacademycenter.com
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Contact & location
4304 la Branch St, Houston, TX 77004
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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