# Top Leaders Academy LLC Top Leaders Academy LLC is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Houston, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 85 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 10704 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77071 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 85 - License/permit: 1757290 - Operator: not published - Phone: (713) 485-5761 - Hours: 06:00 AM-07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1425945 ## Inspection record 29 findings across 16 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-11-03 to 2026-04-30); 23 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-04-30 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-05-06: Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area: The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed to be torn in mutiple placed. Due to the tears, the mat could not be sanitized. (§746.3505(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3505-e)) - 2025-09-30 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Corrected at inspection: Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information: The 1st aid kit was observed having expired antiseptic 3/25, non working thermometer, no tweezers, and no tape. Note: Corrected at inspection. (§746.5617(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5617-a-2)) - 2025-09-30 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-23: Complying with Laws and Rules: Based on information obtained by staff. Another operation transports children enrolled at Top Leaders Academy. The children are not enrolled at the other operation. Vehicles are borrowed from other operations when there are issues with their vehicle. (§746.201(9); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-201-9)) - 2025-09-16 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-23: Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely: The van was observed to have 6 broken seatbelts. 4 towards the back of the van doesn't have a buckle to hook to, and 2 on the 1st row has a stuck seatbelt that won't unhook. The Air conditioner was observed to be not working. (§746.5603(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5603-c)) - 2025-05-13 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-05-16: Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers: A baby walker was observed in the infant room (§746.2415(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2415-a-1)) - 2025-05-13 — Health records & medication, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-05-16: Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan: 2 children with documented diagnosed allergies did not have an allergy plan on file. (§746.605(15); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-15)) - 2025-05-13 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-05-16: Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products: A boppy pillow recalled 9/2021 was observed to be in the infant room. NOTE: Operation completed annual children's product safety certification 1/23/2025. (§746.4135(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4135-a)) - 2025-05-13 — Health records & medication, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-05-16: Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans: A list of all children with diagnosed food allergies was not observed to be posted in the kitchen area. (§746.403(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-403-b)) - 2024-01-30 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-02-06: Policies Comply with Rules: The operation handbook was reviewed, the operations open door policy does not comply with Minimum Standards. The policy states that it is up to the discretion of the director or on-duty staff to allow or deny parental visitation The following policies were observed to be missing: (8)Suspension and Expulsion of children (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) [Medium]; your policies must include: (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation and (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B)Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?) (§746.201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-201-1)) - 2024-01-30 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2024-02-21: Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers: A 12 mo old was observed to be sleeping in a crib with a pacifier clipped to their clothing. NOTE: Pacifier clip was removed from the infant during the inspection. (§746.2401(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2401-6)) - 2024-01-30 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary: A bag of hamburger buns was observed to be in the pantry. The buns had an expiration date of 1/10/2024 and some of the buns were observed to have mold. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The hamburger buns were discarded during the inspection. (§746.3317; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3317)) - 2024-01-30 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-02-21: Children's Products- Annual Certification: The children's products safety certificate (CPSC) has not been completed annually. NOTE: The CPSC was last completed 10/26/2022 (§746.4135(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4135-b)) - 2023-05-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Low risk, Correction verified 2023-06-02: Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests: One employee did not have the CPR and First Aid training to review. (§746.1329(c)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1329-c-2)) - 2023-05-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-06-30: Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements: Two emploeyees did not have the high school diploma available to review during the inspection. (§746.901(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-2)) - 2023-05-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2023-05-30: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit: One employee did not the affidavit form signed by a notary officer. (§746.901(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-4)) - …and 14 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Tiny Blessings Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1508163) — 0.07 km, capacity 104 - [Kids Arena INC. 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