# Early Learning Academy - Westfield Early Learning Academy - Westfield is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Houston, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 83 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 16713 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 83 - License/permit: 904008 - Operator: not published - Phone: (281) 891-7165 - Hours: 05:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=365201 ## Inspection record 14 findings across 14 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-12-09 to 2026-10-06); 12 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-04-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-05-14: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Based on the video footage observed, one staff was observed pulling/yanking a child by the arm in attempt to transition the child to the outdoor area during a fire drill. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2024-11-22 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-12-02: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A student was caring and present with children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641)) - 2023-02-23 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2023-04-06: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: Based on the evidence obtained by DFPS, video footage was reviewed and showed a caregiver hitting a child with her hand. The caregiver also threatened and attempted to hit the child prior to actually hitting the child with the ruler. (§746.2805(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-1)) - 2023-02-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2023-03-09: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: After reviewing video footage of the incidents, it is determined that the caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement and self-control by inappropriately grabbing a child. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2023-02-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities: The director reported that while reviewing video footage, she saw a caregiver using her cell phone while caring for children. (§746.1203(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-6)) - 2023-02-22 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2023-03-09: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual: Video footage showed two caregivers yanking, grabbing and inappropriately handling a child. (§746.2805; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805)) - 2022-12-06 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Corrected at inspection: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A caregiver, hired on 10/18/22, was present and caring for children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints. This was correct when the caregiver was removed. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641)) - 2021-12-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-01-04: Documented Annual Training- Required Content: Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 8 lacked training in food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. (§746.1309(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-e)) - 2021-12-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-01-04: Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required: Of the 10 personnel records evaluated,three did not receive training covering SIDS, Shaeken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma. (§746.1309(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-d)) - 2021-12-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-01-04: Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked pre-seervice training in SIDS. (§746.1301(2)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-2-a)) - 2021-12-09 — Records, permits & program, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent: A daily report sheet is not being compoeted for infants over 12 months old. Daily report sheets must be provided for all infants. An infant is descirbed a child aaged 0-17 months. (§746.2431; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2431)) - 2021-12-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2021-12-15: Required Immunizations: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three were behind with immunizations. (§746.613(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-613-a)) - 2021-12-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-01-04: Director Annual Training - Additional required topics: The director did not receive training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the August 202-August 2021 training year. (§746.1311(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-e)) - 2021-12-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-01-04: Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months: The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma for the August 2020-August 2021 training year. (§746.1311(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-d)) ## Nearby programs - [Bammel Middle School Early Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1512329) — 0.16 km, capacity 94 - [Mi3 Center Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1161556) — 0.21 km, capacity 408 - [Rising Star Childcare](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1516011) — 1.02 km, capacity 64 - [Koala Kare- Meyer Elementary](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1527992) — 1.03 km, capacity 312 - [Apple Seed Private School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1349881) — 1.04 km, capacity 165 - [Academic Romper Room Phase 2](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1450673) — 1.04 km, capacity 196 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 365201 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=365201 - us_census_geocoder record 16713 ELLA BLVD|HOUSTON|TX|77090 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 904008 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=904008 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-ec7t.vstr-sfhv (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=904008 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-365201 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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