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Licensed child care center · public record

La Petite Spencer

La Porte, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

4 state inspections, last 2 years
25 deficiencies on the state’s summary
16 high or medium-high risk
September 21, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued September 10, 1985
Capacity
136 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
58481- 684

Where

8414 Spencer Hwy
La Porte, TX 77571

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 6
  • Medium-high 10
  • Medium 9
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
September 21, 2026Medium High746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
State’s note: “I did not observe documentation to show fire extinguisher inspected monthly and recorded.”
October 5, 2026
September 21, 2026Medium High746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “I did not observe current sanitation inspection for the operation last one expired on 6/27/2026. The operation submitted paperwork to have the inspection completed.”
October 19, 2026
August 21, 2026Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “The latching mechanism on the playground gate was not closing properly presenting a safety hazard.”
August 28, 2026
August 18, 2026High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver physically removed a child?s backpack in an aggressive manner.”
September 16, 2026
August 18, 2026High746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when the caregiver physically grabbed and pulled on a child?s backpack during care.”
September 16, 2026
September 23, 2025Medium746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
State’s note: “I observe napping cots used by children in two rooms that were not labeled. Note: corrected when staff labeled cots.”
At the inspection
September 23, 2025Medium High746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
State’s note: “The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in infant room. Note: corrected when staff posted diagram.”
At the inspection
September 23, 2025Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “The mulch under playground equipment is depleted and piece wooden log along edge is deteriorating presenting a safety hazard.”
October 7, 2025
September 24, 2024Medium746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
State’s note: “I observe six cots that were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.”
At the inspection
September 24, 2024Medium746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
State’s note: “The first aid kit in day care vans were incomplete missing various items and one was missing. Note: corrected during inspection.”
At the inspection
September 24, 2024Medium746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
State’s note: “One caregiver's personnel record was missing orientation statement, and notarized affidavit.”
October 1, 2024
September 24, 2024Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “I observe in boy's restroom unsanitary with a toilet seat, floor stains and a strong odor. Note: corrected during inspection.”
At the inspection
January 19, 2024Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “I observe food stains along the wall and floor in the kitchen area.”
January 24, 2024
September 25, 2023Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.”
September 27, 2023
April 14, 2023High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “During inspection I observe child walked in from outside to use the restroom without staff supervision. Note: corrected when staff took child to playground.”
April 20, 2023
February 7, 2023High746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
State’s note: “Two month old child was in crib with a bib on and it was covering his face. The bib was removed during the inspection.”
At the inspection
February 7, 2023Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “The fence on the playgrong is leaning and was not stable.”
February 27, 2023
January 31, 2023Medium High746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
State’s note: “Director was aware that she did not contact Liscencing regarding an injury that resulted in medicaal attention.”
At the inspection
January 31, 2023Medium High746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
State’s note: “There was not any documentation that a caregiver was trained in CPR/First Aid at the time of the incident..”
February 10, 2023
September 28, 2022Medium746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
State’s note: “The OP has not documented CO and fire drills.”
October 7, 2022
September 28, 2022Medium746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
State’s note: “There was no abuse/neglect training for the staff on file when training was reviewed.”
October 7, 2022
September 28, 2022Medium746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
State’s note: “In the mixed class all of the cots were not labeled appropriately.”
October 7, 2022
September 28, 2022High746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver grabbed on to child's wrist inappropriately for an extended amount of time.”
October 27, 2022
September 28, 2022Medium746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
State’s note: “There was no school information for 2 student files inspected.”
October 7, 2022
September 28, 2022High746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
State’s note: “One bus was missing the first aid kit. Another bus first aid kit was soiled and needed replacement. Note:corrected at inspection.”
At the inspection

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected La Petite Spencer?

Texas HHSC's file lists 4 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on September 21, 2026. 4 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does La Petite Spencer have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 25: 6 high-risk, 10 medium-high-risk, 9 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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