The L.e.a.f Academy
20621 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX 77379
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
16 critical, 20 serious, 4 minor findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 20, 2026.
40 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
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- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
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- Drop-in careListed
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- Field tripsListed
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Licensed capacity: 298 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,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.
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06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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16 critical, 20 serious, 4 minor findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 20, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
10 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.605(3) (4 visits); 746.1505(3) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.801(3) (4 visits); 746.2426(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.1201(1) (4 visits); 746.5015(c) (4 visits); 746.2419(6) (4 visits); 746.5101(a) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Aug 10, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
48 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Six children files observed did not include the start date, and/or admission date.
State verification published Aug 10, 2026.
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.
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- 2026
- Jul 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
A total of 65 children were observed in the cafe/cafeteria area, with a classroom capacity of 22. A total of 5 classrooms were combined in the cafe area for an activity.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1505(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Six children files observed did not include the start date, and/or admission date.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(3).
- Jul 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
A total of 65 children were observed in the cafe/cafeteria area, with a classroom capacity of 22. A total of 5 classrooms were combined in the cafe area for an activity.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1505(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Six children files observed did not include the start date, and/or admission date.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(3).
- Jul 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
A total of 65 children were observed in the cafe/cafeteria area, with a classroom capacity of 22. A total of 5 classrooms were combined in the cafe area for an activity.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1505(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Six children files observed did not include the start date, and/or admission date.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(3).
- Jul 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
A total of 65 children were observed in the cafe/cafeteria area, with a classroom capacity of 22. A total of 5 classrooms were combined in the cafe area for an activity.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1505(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Six children files observed did not include the start date, and/or admission date.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(3).
- Mar 31, 2026 to Apr 16, 20268 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Mar 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The director's training records were not available for review,
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026. Standard 746.801(3).
- Mar 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The director's training records were not available for review,
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026. Standard 746.801(3).
- Mar 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The director's training records were not available for review,
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026. Standard 746.801(3).
- Mar 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The director's training records were not available for review,
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026. Standard 746.801(3).
- Jan 29, 2026 to Jan 29, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 29, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 29, 2026 inspection
- 2025
- Apr 1, 2025 to Jul 2, 202512 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 2, 2025 inspection
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- May 6, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 1, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 1, 2025 inspection
- Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
One infant, 4 months of age was observed napping in a restrictive device for approximately 5 minutes. Licensing staff walked into the infant classroom at 10:17AM and observed one infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Licensing departed the classroom at 10:24AM, in which the infant was still in the restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
One infant, 4 months of age was observed napping in a restrictive device for approximately 5 minutes. Licensing staff walked into the infant classroom at 10:17AM and observed one infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Licensing departed the classroom at 10:24AM, in which the infant was still in the restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
One infant, 4 months of age was observed napping in a restrictive device for approximately 5 minutes. Licensing staff walked into the infant classroom at 10:17AM and observed one infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Licensing departed the classroom at 10:24AM, in which the infant was still in the restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
One infant, 4 months of age was observed napping in a restrictive device for approximately 5 minutes. Licensing staff walked into the infant classroom at 10:17AM and observed one infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Licensing departed the classroom at 10:24AM, in which the infant was still in the restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
One child two years of age was placed in a highchair during circle time activities, diaper changing, naptime services, and/or while engaged in meals/snacks. Based on the information obtained, the child would be placed in a highchair for a 10?20-minute period, including while staff was conducting diaper changing task and/or during circle time. The caregiver's/staff did not demonstrate competency, and/or utilize good judgment by utilizing a highchair as form of keeping the child in control.
Correction verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
One child two years of age was placed in a highchair during circle time activities, diaper changing, naptime services, and/or while engaged in meals/snacks. Based on the information obtained, the child would be placed in a highchair for a 10?20-minute period, including while staff was conducting diaper changing task and/or during circle time. The caregiver's/staff did not demonstrate competency, and/or utilize good judgment by utilizing a highchair as form of keeping the child in control.
Correction verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
One child two years of age was placed in a highchair during circle time activities, diaper changing, naptime services, and/or while engaged in meals/snacks. Based on the information obtained, the child would be placed in a highchair for a 10?20-minute period, including while staff was conducting diaper changing task and/or during circle time. The caregiver's/staff did not demonstrate competency, and/or utilize good judgment by utilizing a highchair as form of keeping the child in control.
Correction verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
One child two years of age was placed in a highchair during circle time activities, diaper changing, naptime services, and/or while engaged in meals/snacks. Based on the information obtained, the child would be placed in a highchair for a 10?20-minute period, including while staff was conducting diaper changing task and/or during circle time. The caregiver's/staff did not demonstrate competency, and/or utilize good judgment by utilizing a highchair as form of keeping the child in control.
Correction verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 2024
- Dec 19, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted for Licensing to observe.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
A water hose was observed on the outdoor area unraveled, and accessible to children in care.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the infant's first, and/or last name.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Nap mats observed in the Toddler classroom were torn apart to the extent of exposing the foam surfacing that children are placed on. The nap mats cannot be properly sanitized due to the exposure of surfacing material.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024. Standard 746.3407.
- Dec 19, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted for Licensing to observe.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
A water hose was observed on the outdoor area unraveled, and accessible to children in care.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Nap mats observed in the Toddler classroom were torn apart to the extent of exposing the foam surfacing that children are placed on. The nap mats cannot be properly sanitized due to the exposure of surfacing material.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the infant's first, and/or last name.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Dec 19, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted for Licensing to observe.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
A water hose was observed on the outdoor area unraveled, and accessible to children in care.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Nap mats observed in the Toddler classroom were torn apart to the extent of exposing the foam surfacing that children are placed on. The nap mats cannot be properly sanitized due to the exposure of surfacing material.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the infant's first, and/or last name.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Dec 19, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted for Licensing to observe.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
A water hose was observed on the outdoor area unraveled, and accessible to children in care.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the infant's first, and/or last name.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Nap mats observed in the Toddler classroom were torn apart to the extent of exposing the foam surfacing that children are placed on. The nap mats cannot be properly sanitized due to the exposure of surfacing material.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024. Standard 746.3407.
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jul 30, 2025
- Capacity
- 298 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Harris
- Website
- www.theleafacademy.com
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20621 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX 77379
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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