Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC
32 critical, 48 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 29, 2026.
5131 S Fry Rd Ste 100, Katy, TX 77450 · (832) 557-4111
At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #1814864 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026
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Programs and services
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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
- Jun 8, 2026 to Jun 8, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 8, 2026 inspection
- Jun 8, 2026 inspection
- Jun 8, 2026 inspection
- Jun 8, 2026 inspection
- May 29, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- 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
A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- May 29, 2026Inspection3 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
A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- May 29, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- 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
A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- May 29, 2026Inspection3 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
A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- 2025
- Oct 24, 2025Assessment3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Standard 746.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Oct 24, 2025Assessment3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Standard 746.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Oct 24, 2025Assessment3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Standard 746.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Oct 24, 2025Assessment3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Standard 746.901(9).
- Oct 10, 2025 to Oct 10, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 10, 2025 inspection
- Oct 10, 2025 inspection
- Oct 10, 2025 inspection
- Oct 10, 2025 inspection
- Oct 2, 2025Inspection13 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
A caregiver was observed leaving 2 children unsupervised during the inspection.
Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain release information.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Proper lighting was not maintained during naptime.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been conducted.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Oct 2, 2025Inspection13 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain release information.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(7).
- 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
A caregiver was observed leaving 2 children unsupervised during the inspection.
Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Proper lighting was not maintained during naptime.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been conducted.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- Oct 2, 2025Inspection13 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- 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
A caregiver was observed leaving 2 children unsupervised during the inspection.
Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain release information.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Proper lighting was not maintained during naptime.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been conducted.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- Oct 2, 2025Inspection13 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- 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
A caregiver was observed leaving 2 children unsupervised during the inspection.
Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain release information.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been conducted.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Proper lighting was not maintained during naptime.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Standard 746.901(9).
- Aug 14, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Documentation showing children are signed into care was unavailable upon request.
Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- Aug 14, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Documentation showing children are signed into care was unavailable upon request.
Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- Aug 14, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Documentation showing children are signed into care was unavailable upon request.
Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- Aug 14, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Documentation showing children are signed into care was unavailable upon request.
Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- May 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 20258 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 30, 2025 inspection
- Jun 30, 2025 inspection
- Jun 30, 2025 inspection
- Jun 30, 2025 inspection
- May 1, 2025 inspection
- May 1, 2025 inspection
- May 1, 2025 inspection
- May 1, 2025 inspection
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