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Little Scholars Learning Academy

12525 Whittington Dr, Houston, TX 77077 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Scholars Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 182 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 5). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #170 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 59% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 59%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #170 of 882 centers in Houston
2High risk
2Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
5 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety2
Training & qualifications1
Sleep safety1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 12, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
One out of four caregivers files reviewed did not have their education translated to english.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
Medium HighFeb 12, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Observed several brown stained ceiling tiles in the after school room.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
HighFeb 20, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A ten month old infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow in their crib.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2025
HighOct 5, 2023InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Mesh Securely Attached §746.2411(2)(H)
A play yard in the infant room mesh part was not securely attached to the side rails and floor plate. There were holes in the floor mat and mesh. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection with the play yard being removed out of the operation.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
Play structure on the playground has a protruding nail that's accessible to children.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity182 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-07:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 16, 2024
DirectorTahira Khan
Phone2815587864
State operation #1781699

Common questions

Does Little Scholars Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are Little Scholars Learning Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Scholars Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Scholars Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Scholars Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Scholars Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 20, 2025: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Scholars Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #170 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 59% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Scholars Learning Academy last inspected?

Feb 12, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1781699 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.