LEAH Schools Downtown Academy

1316 WASHINGTON AVE, Houston, TX 77002Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

30 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

November 12, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 6, 2026

Provider
LEAH Schools Downtown Academy
License number
1721794
Location
1316 WASHINGTON AVE, Houston, TX 77002
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 6.0/100
Inspection record
30 inspections, last inspected November 12, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor6.0 / 100
Health10/100
Safety10/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

64

Total Violations

Nov 12, 2025

Last Inspection

238

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (70)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Nov 12, 2025

During the evaluation of the first aid kit, the antiseptic wipes were found to be expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Nov 12, 2025

During the inspection I observed a spray can of WD-40 on the back of a toilet in the children's restroom accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge removed the spray can.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Nov 12, 2025

During the evaluation of the first aid kit, the antiseptic wipes were found to be expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Nov 12, 2025

During the inspection I observed a spray can of WD-40 on the back of a toilet in the children's restroom accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge removed the spray can.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Nov 12, 2025

During the evaluation of the first aid kit, the antiseptic wipes were found to be expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Nov 12, 2025

During the inspection I observed a spray can of WD-40 on the back of a toilet in the children's restroom accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge removed the spray can.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Nov 12, 2025

During the evaluation of the first aid kit, the antiseptic wipes were found to be expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Nov 12, 2025

During the inspection I observed a spray can of WD-40 on the back of a toilet in the children's restroom accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge removed the spray can.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4607(b)(2)Nov 14, 2024

Children younger than five years old used a play structure that was over five feet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4607(b)(2)Nov 14, 2024

Children younger than five years old used a play structure that was over five feet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4607(b)(2)Nov 14, 2024

Children younger than five years old used a play structure that was over five feet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4607(b)(2)Nov 14, 2024

Children younger than five years old used a play structure that was over five feet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Dec 13, 2023

The director first aid expired 12/1/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 13, 2023

The director did not have updated CPR training it expired 12/1/2023. One caregiver had online training for CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Dec 13, 2023

In the toddler class did not wash their hands after outdoor play. Corrected: When caregivers had children come back and wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Dec 13, 2023

One child was missing an address for their emergency contact,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 13, 2023

The director did not have updated CPR training it expired 12/1/2023. One caregiver had online training for CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Dec 13, 2023

In the toddler class did not wash their hands after outdoor play. Corrected: When caregivers had children come back and wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Dec 13, 2023

One child was missing an address for their emergency contact,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 13, 2023

The director did not have updated CPR training it expired 12/1/2023. One caregiver had online training for CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Dec 13, 2023

The director first aid expired 12/1/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Dec 13, 2023

In the toddler class did not wash their hands after outdoor play. Corrected: When caregivers had children come back and wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Dec 13, 2023

One child was missing an address for their emergency contact,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 13, 2023

The director did not have updated CPR training it expired 12/1/2023. One caregiver had online training for CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Dec 13, 2023

The director first aid expired 12/1/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Dec 13, 2023

In the toddler class did not wash their hands after outdoor play. Corrected: When caregivers had children come back and wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Dec 13, 2023

The director first aid expired 12/1/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 13, 2023

The director did not have updated CPR training it expired 12/1/2023. One caregiver had online training for CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Dec 13, 2023

One child was missing an address for their emergency contact,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Dec 13, 2023

The director first aid expired 12/1/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Dec 13, 2023

One child was missing an address for their emergency contact,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Dec 13, 2023

In the toddler class did not wash their hands after outdoor play. Corrected: When caregivers had children come back and wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 21, 2022

A caregiver had online CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Dec 21, 2022

The operation is using space that is not authorize licensing space. Corrected: When the space was measured and pictures were taken.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 21, 2022

A caregiver had online CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Dec 21, 2022

The operation is using space that is not authorize licensing space. Corrected: When the space was measured and pictures were taken.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 21, 2022

A caregiver had online CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 21, 2022

A caregiver had online CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Dec 21, 2022

The operation is using space that is not authorize licensing space. Corrected: When the space was measured and pictures were taken.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Dec 21, 2022

The operation is using space that is not authorize licensing space. Corrected: When the space was measured and pictures were taken.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 30, 2022

A three year old child was unsupervised when he went to the restroom in the half way alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jun 30, 2022

Both caregivers in the classroom were unsure of how many children they had, Both caregivers stated they had 13 children when I counted their were 12 children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jun 30, 2022

Both caregivers in the classroom were unsure of how many children they had, Both caregivers stated they had 13 children when I counted their were 12 children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 30, 2022

A three year old child was unsupervised when he went to the restroom in the half way alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 30, 2022

A three year old child was unsupervised when he went to the restroom in the half way alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 30, 2022

A three year old child was unsupervised when he went to the restroom in the half way alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jun 30, 2022

Both caregivers in the classroom were unsure of how many children they had, Both caregivers stated they had 13 children when I counted their were 12 children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jun 30, 2022

Both caregivers in the classroom were unsure of how many children they had, Both caregivers stated they had 13 children when I counted their were 12 children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 30, 2022

A three year old child was unsupervised when he went to the restroom in the half way alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jun 30, 2022

Both caregivers in the classroom were unsure of how many children they had, Both caregivers stated they had 13 children when I counted their were 12 children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Sep 23, 2021

The infant caregivers were cleaning while infants were sitting in a restrictive device over 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Sep 23, 2021

Two caregivers in the infant classroom were cleaning the room by wiping down toys and walls while infants were sitting in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Sep 23, 2021

The infant caregivers were cleaning while infants were sitting in a restrictive device over 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Sep 23, 2021

Two caregivers in the infant classroom were cleaning the room by wiping down toys and walls while infants were sitting in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Sep 23, 2021

The infant caregivers were cleaning while infants were sitting in a restrictive device over 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Sep 23, 2021

Two caregivers in the infant classroom were cleaning the room by wiping down toys and walls while infants were sitting in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Sep 23, 2021

The infant caregivers were cleaning while infants were sitting in a restrictive device over 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Sep 23, 2021

Two caregivers in the infant classroom were cleaning the room by wiping down toys and walls while infants were sitting in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Aug 11, 2021

Six infants did not have an updated feeding instruction. The feed instruction had not been updated since June.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Aug 11, 2021

Six infants did not have an updated feeding instruction. The feed instruction had not been updated since June.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Aug 11, 2021

Six infants did not have an updated feeding instruction. The feed instruction had not been updated since June.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Aug 11, 2021

Six infants did not have an updated feeding instruction. The feed instruction had not been updated since June.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 15, 2021

A outlet was not covered in one of the three year old room. Corrected: When the operation covered the outlets with a cover.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jun 15, 2021

Two children in the 2-year-old classroom did not have their training cup labeled. Corrected: When the caregiver labeled the child's name.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 15, 2021

A outlet was not covered in one of the three year old room. Corrected: When the operation covered the outlets with a cover.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jun 15, 2021

Two children in the 2-year-old classroom did not have their training cup labeled. Corrected: When the caregiver labeled the child's name.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 15, 2021

A outlet was not covered in one of the three year old room. Corrected: When the operation covered the outlets with a cover.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 15, 2021

A outlet was not covered in one of the three year old room. Corrected: When the operation covered the outlets with a cover.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jun 15, 2021

Two children in the 2-year-old classroom did not have their training cup labeled. Corrected: When the caregiver labeled the child's name.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jun 15, 2021

Two children in the 2-year-old classroom did not have their training cup labeled. Corrected: When the caregiver labeled the child's name.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEAH Schools Downtown Academy's safety grade?

LEAH Schools Downtown Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 6.0 out of 100.

How many violations does LEAH Schools Downtown Academy have?

LEAH Schools Downtown Academy has 64 total violations on record, including 52 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LEAH Schools Downtown Academy last inspected?

LEAH Schools Downtown Academy was last inspected on November 12, 2025.

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