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Little Genius Academy

11020 D'hanis Ave, Lacoste, TX 78039 · Medina County

Little Genius Academy is a licensed child care center in Lacoste, TX, licensed for up to 41 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 16). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 12 centers in Medina County and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 32%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#6 of 12 centers in Medina County
3High risk
6Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 15 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 9, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Records & paperwork2
Building & playground safety2
Sleep safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

MediumOct 16, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Four out of four employee records evaluated were lacking documentation showing proof of high school diploma or its equivalent.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
MediumOct 16, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operational policies were lacking the parent rights section.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
MediumOct 16, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post §746.401(11)
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 visit
Medium HighOct 21, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date CPR certificates.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2024
Medium HighOct 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
There was no loose-fill for a structure that included a slide that was over 20 inches high but under 5ff tall.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2024
Medium HighOct 21, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date first aid certificates.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2024
MediumOct 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Fire drills were not logged/documented for the months of June, July, August, or September 2024.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2024
Medium HighNov 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
1 caregiver has online CPR and first aid training and is lacking current in person training.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
HighMar 3, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A five month old infant was allowed to sleep in a swing for more than 10 minutes.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022
Medium HighMar 2, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior §746.2803(4)(C)
Rather than redirecting the child a caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022
MediumMar 2, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
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.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022
HighMar 2, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2022
MediumFeb 7, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Nap mats were not labeled to identify the child name or number.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022
MediumJan 6, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Infant feeding instructions were not updated in the past month.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
HighJan 6, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The van lacked a fire extingusher.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
Medium HighNov 9, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation §746.4001
The operation lacked aa first aid kit.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity41 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 11, 2022
DirectorJillian Biediger
Phone8307624020
State operation #1729926

Common questions

Does Little Genius Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Little Genius Academy’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Genius Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Little Genius Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Genius Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes Lacoste, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Genius Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 3, 2022: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Genius Academy compare with other daycares in Medina County?

It is #6 of 12 centers in Medina County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Genius Academy last inspected?

Aug 13, 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 1729926 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.