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Little Genius Academy

32 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Oct 16, 2025.

11020 D'hanis Ave, Lacoste, TX 78039 · (830) 762-4020

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent serious: Oct 16, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2022Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 41

Texas HHSC operation #1729926 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

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Registration & supply fees: Confirm with provider
Deposit & refund policy: Confirm with provider
Meals & late pickup fees: Confirm with provider

When can my child start?

Not confirmed

Licensed capacity is the maximum permitted enrollment, not the number of open places.

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
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 subsidiesNot accepted

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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
Aug 13, 2026 to Aug 13, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
2025
Oct 16, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
  The children's product certification was not certified or posted for the past year. This was corrected at inspection when the form was completed and posted in the parent binder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies were lacking the parent rights section.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Four out of four employee records evaluated were lacking documentation showing proof of high school diploma or its equivalent.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 2, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
Oct 16, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Four out of four employee records evaluated were lacking documentation showing proof of high school diploma or its equivalent.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 2, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies were lacking the parent rights section.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
  The children's product certification was not certified or posted for the past year. This was corrected at inspection when the form was completed and posted in the parent binder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(11).
Oct 16, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Four out of four employee records evaluated were lacking documentation showing proof of high school diploma or its equivalent.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 2, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies were lacking the parent rights section.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
  The children's product certification was not certified or posted for the past year. This was corrected at inspection when the form was completed and posted in the parent binder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(11).
Oct 16, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
  The children's product certification was not certified or posted for the past year. This was corrected at inspection when the form was completed and posted in the parent binder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies were lacking the parent rights section.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Four out of four employee records evaluated were lacking documentation showing proof of high school diploma or its equivalent.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 2, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
2024
Nov 5, 2024 to Nov 5, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Nov 5, 2024 inspection
Oct 21, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Fire drills were not logged/documented for the months of June, July, August, or September 2024.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There was no loose-fill for a structure that included a slide that was over 20 inches high but under 5ff tall.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date first aid certificates.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date CPR certificates.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
Oct 21, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There was no loose-fill for a structure that included a slide that was over 20 inches high but under 5ff tall.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date CPR certificates.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date first aid certificates.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Fire drills were not logged/documented for the months of June, July, August, or September 2024.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.5205(4).
Oct 21, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There was no loose-fill for a structure that included a slide that was over 20 inches high but under 5ff tall.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Fire drills were not logged/documented for the months of June, July, August, or September 2024.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date first aid certificates.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date CPR certificates.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
Oct 21, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date first aid certificates.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There was no loose-fill for a structure that included a slide that was over 20 inches high but under 5ff tall.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date CPR certificates.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Fire drills were not logged/documented for the months of June, July, August, or September 2024.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.5205(4).
2023
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  1 caregiver has online CPR and first aid training and is lacking current in person training.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2023, verified Nov 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  1 caregiver has online CPR and first aid training and is lacking current in person training.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2023, verified Nov 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  1 caregiver has online CPR and first aid training and is lacking current in person training.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2023, verified Nov 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  1 caregiver has online CPR and first aid training and is lacking current in person training.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2023, verified Nov 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).

Show 44 older visits, not counted above

Apr 19, 2023 to Apr 19, 20234 inspections
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2022
Mar 8, 2022 to Oct 3, 202220 inspections
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Mar 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A five month old infant was allowed to sleep in a swing for more than 10 minutes.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Mar 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A five month old infant was allowed to sleep in a swing for more than 10 minutes.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Mar 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A five month old infant was allowed to sleep in a swing for more than 10 minutes.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Mar 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A five month old infant was allowed to sleep in a swing for more than 10 minutes.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Mar 2, 2022Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  The incident report was signed by the parent however, the parent did not sign within the 48 hour time frame and the parent did not receive a copy of the report.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
  Rather than redirecting the child a caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
Mar 2, 2022Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
  Rather than redirecting the child a caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  The incident report was signed by the parent however, the parent did not sign within the 48 hour time frame and the parent did not receive a copy of the report.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
Mar 2, 2022Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
  Rather than redirecting the child a caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  The incident report was signed by the parent however, the parent did not sign within the 48 hour time frame and the parent did not receive a copy of the report.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
Mar 2, 2022Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  The incident report was signed by the parent however, the parent did not sign within the 48 hour time frame and the parent did not receive a copy of the report.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
  Rather than redirecting the child a caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
Feb 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Nap mats were not labeled to identify the child name or number.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
Feb 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Nap mats were not labeled to identify the child name or number.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
Feb 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Nap mats were not labeled to identify the child name or number.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
Feb 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Nap mats were not labeled to identify the child name or number.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The van lacked a fire extingusher.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Infant feeding instructions were not updated in the past month.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The van lacked a fire extingusher.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Infant feeding instructions were not updated in the past month.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The van lacked a fire extingusher.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Infant feeding instructions were not updated in the past month.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The van lacked a fire extingusher.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Infant feeding instructions were not updated in the past month.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
2021
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  The operation lacked aa first aid kit.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Standard 746.4001.
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  The operation lacked aa first aid kit.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Standard 746.4001.
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  The operation lacked aa first aid kit.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Standard 746.4001.
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  The operation lacked aa first aid kit.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Standard 746.4001.

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