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La Petite Spencer

8414 Spencer Hwy, La Porte, TX 77571 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 22%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#5 of 12 centers in La Porte
4High risk
8Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 16 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Training & qualifications4
Sleep safety3
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Other standards1
Health & medication1
Caregiver conduct1
Transportation1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The latching mechanism on the playground gate was not closing properly presenting a safety hazard.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026
Medium HighSep 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in infant room. Note: corrected when staff posted diagram.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The mulch under playground equipment is depleted and piece wooden log along edge is deteriorating presenting a safety hazard.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
MediumSep 23, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
I observe napping cots used by children in two rooms that were not labeled. Note: corrected when staff labeled cots.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 24, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
I observe in boy's restroom unsanitary with a toilet seat, floor stains and a strong odor. Note: corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 24, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
One caregiver's personnel record was missing orientation statement, and notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024
MediumSep 24, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
I observe six cots that were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 24, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit in day care vans were incomplete missing various items and one was missing. Note: corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 19, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
I observe food stains along the wall and floor in the kitchen area.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024
MediumSep 25, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
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.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2023
HighApr 14, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During inspection I observe child walked in from outside to use the restroom without staff supervision. Note: corrected when staff took child to playground.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023
Medium HighFeb 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The fence on the playgrong is leaning and was not stable.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023
HighFeb 7, 2023InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
Two month old child was in crib with a bib on and it was covering his face. The bib was removed during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 31, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Director was aware that she did not contact Liscencing regarding an injury that resulted in medicaal attention.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 31, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
There was not any documentation that a caregiver was trained in CPR/First Aid at the time of the incident..
Correction verified Feb 21, 2023
HighSep 28, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver grabbed on to child's wrist inappropriately for an extended amount of time.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2022
HighSep 28, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
One bus was missing the first aid kit. Another bus first aid kit was soiled and needed replacement. Note:corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The OP has not documented CO and fire drills.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
There was no abuse/neglect training for the staff on file when training was reviewed.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child §746.605(14)
There was no school information for 2 student files inspected.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
In the mixed class all of the cots were not labeled appropriately.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity136 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 10, 1985
DirectorApril Walker
Phone2814796125
State operation #58481- 684

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.