The L.E.A.F Academy
20621 KUYKENDAHL RD, SPRING, TX 77379 3318Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 298
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
5 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Mar 23, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Critical1 Important
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records746.801(3)
Mar 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Number of Children Responsible For746.1205(a)(2)
May 2, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control746.1201(1)
Mar 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the Infant From the Device and Place the Infant in a Crib as Soon as Possible746.2426(a)(2)
Jan 24, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months746.5101(a)
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