I built this schoolfor working families.
And I'm still here every day. Founded by Samina Hashim in November 2011, an owner-operated, Texas Rising Star Montessori-inspired daycare on Beechnut St.
I would like to welcome you and thank you for considering us with your child. We offer a loving, safe, and structured educational environment in which your child will learn and grow under the supervision of dedicated and caring individuals.
I understand how difficult it can be for working parents to balance all of their commitments. For this reason we strive to offer a program that will enrich your child’s development while putting your mind at ease.
It is my goal to offer your family the quality childcare experience you deserve. Please feel free to openly discuss any problems or concerns you may have at any time. An open and honest relationship is the key to a happy relationship between families and the staff of Little Einstein’s Learning Academy.
Sincerely, Samina Hashim · Director
“LELA recognizes that each child is unique; that all children are creative and that all children should succeed. We respect the individual need of children, foster a creative and caring environment that nurtures curiosity and imagination, and emphasize intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development — making children confident and independent for future endeavors.”
How we got here.
The school has changed in lots of small ways. The director hasn’t.
- Nov 2011Samina Hashim opens Little Einstein's Learning Academy on Beechnut St.
- 2013First Texas Rising Star renewal; consistent 4-star ratings since.
- 2015After-school program launches with transportation from local Alief schools.
- 2017Begin accepting Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast (NCI / CCS) subsidies for working families.
- 2020Stay open through the pandemic for essential workers, with strict illness protocols.
- 2024Capacity expansion in the toddler and preschool rooms; total enrollment of 60.
- 2026New website launches — finally a home online that matches the school you tour in person.
The boring parts that matter.
Texas Rising Star
Quality rating from Texas Workforce Commission.
Texas School Ready
We work with the Texas School Ready program to prepare children for kindergarten.
State Licensed
License #1324488 — fully licensed since November 2011.
NCI / CCS accepted
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast subsidies welcome at every program level.
Peanut & nut free
Allergy-conscious meal prep across the entire school.
“This place is a second home for my kids. Any day my little Jerry did not go to his daycare, turns out to be very upsetting to him. My 3 boys love coming here.”
“I absolutely love this place. All of the teachers are amazing and extremely helpful. As a single mother, I am grateful that they were here to help when the help was needed.”
Come tour the school you just read about.
Tours are free, run about 30 minutes, and Samina is usually the one who shows you around.