# La Petite Spencer La Petite Spencer is a licensed child care program (child care center) in La Porte, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 136 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 8414 Spencer Hwy, La Porte, TX 77571 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 136 - License/permit: 58481- 684 - Operator: not published - Phone: (281) 479-6125 - Website: www.lapetite.com - Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=95264 ## Inspection record 25 findings across 26 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-09-28 to 2026-09-21); 16 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-09-21 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-10-08: Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly: I did not observe documentation to show fire extinguisher inspected monthly and recorded. (§746.5307(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5307-a)) - 2026-09-21 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-22: Annual Sanitation Inspection: I did not observe current sanitation inspection for the operation last one expired on 6/27/2026. The operation submitted paperwork to have the inspection completed. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2026-08-21 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-25: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: The latching mechanism on the playground gate was not closing properly presenting a safety hazard. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701)) - 2026-08-18 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-09-21: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver physically removed a child?s backpack in an aggressive manner. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2026-08-18 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2026-09-21: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when the caregiver physically grabbed and pulled on a child?s backpack during care. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - 2025-09-23 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-09-24: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: The mulch under playground equipment is depleted and piece wooden log along edge is deteriorating presenting a safety hazard. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2025-09-23 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name: I observe napping cots used by children in two rooms that were not labeled. Note: corrected when staff labeled cots. (§746.4503(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4503-b)) - 2025-09-23 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room: The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in infant room. Note: corrected when staff posted diagram. (§746.5207(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5207-b)) - 2024-09-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit: The first aid kit in day care vans were incomplete missing various items and one was missing. Note: corrected during inspection. (§746.4003(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4003-a)) - 2024-09-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-09-24: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records: One caregiver's personnel record was missing orientation statement, and notarized affidavit. (§746.801(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-3)) - 2024-09-24 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name: I observe six cots that were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection. (§746.4503(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4503-b)) - 2024-09-24 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: I observe in boy's restroom unsanitary with a toilet seat, floor stains and a strong odor. Note: corrected during inspection. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2024-01-19 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-01-22: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: I observe food stains along the wall and floor in the kitchen area. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2023-09-25 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-09-26: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: 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. (§746.2421(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2421-b)) - 2023-04-14 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-04-28: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: During inspection I observe child walked in from outside to use the restroom without staff supervision. Note: corrected when staff took child to playground. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - …and 10 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [San Jacinto Community College District](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-703510) — 0.14 km, capacity 79 - [Bushi Ban International](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-227633) — 0.92 km, capacity 136 - [Kce Champions @ College Park](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-225869) — 1 km, capacity 45 - [Wise Old Owl Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1334589) — 1.45 km, capacity 102 - [Lil Rascals Childcare](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1377827) — 1.47 km, capacity 312 - [Laporte Isd Early Childhood Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1337172) — 1.59 km, capacity 204 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 95264 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=95264 - us_census_geocoder record 8414 SPENCER HWY|LA PORTE|TX|77571 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-95264 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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