La Petite Spencer
La Petite Spencer is a licensed child care center in La Porte, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 21). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 38% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 12 centers in La Porte and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The latching mechanism on the playground gate was not closing properly presenting a safety hazard.
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in infant room. Note: corrected when staff posted diagram.
The mulch under playground equipment is depleted and piece wooden log along edge is deteriorating presenting a safety hazard.
I observe napping cots used by children in two rooms that were not labeled. Note: corrected when staff labeled cots.
I observe in boy's restroom unsanitary with a toilet seat, floor stains and a strong odor. Note: corrected during inspection.
One caregiver's personnel record was missing orientation statement, and notarized affidavit.
I observe six cots that were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
The first aid kit in day care vans were incomplete missing various items and one was missing. Note: corrected during inspection.
I observe food stains along the wall and floor in the kitchen area.
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.
During inspection I observe child walked in from outside to use the restroom without staff supervision. Note: corrected when staff took child to playground.
The fence on the playgrong is leaning and was not stable.
Two month old child was in crib with a bib on and it was covering his face. The bib was removed during the inspection.
Director was aware that she did not contact Liscencing regarding an injury that resulted in medicaal attention.
There was not any documentation that a caregiver was trained in CPR/First Aid at the time of the incident..
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver grabbed on to child's wrist inappropriately for an extended amount of time.
One bus was missing the first aid kit. Another bus first aid kit was soiled and needed replacement. Note:corrected at inspection.
The OP has not documented CO and fire drills.
There was no abuse/neglect training for the staff on file when training was reviewed.
There was no school information for 2 student files inspected.
In the mixed class all of the cots were not labeled appropriately.
About this center
Common questions
Does La Petite Spencer take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are La Petite Spencer’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does La Petite Spencer accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has La Petite Spencer had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 14, 2023: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does La Petite Spencer compare with other daycares in La Porte?
It is #5 of 12 centers in La Porte by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was La Petite Spencer last inspected?
Sep 21, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 58481- 684 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.