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America's Choice Children's Center
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 8116 ANTOINE DR, Houston, TX 77088
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 445-2221
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 153 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1646841
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 23, 2017
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1646841 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 9 inspections
- 1 assessment
- 8 citations from these visits (risk level: Medium High 4, Medium 3, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from October 27, 2021 to January 30, 2026, newest first: 17 visits and 24 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
January 30, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 20, 2026 · Correction verified: February 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director's attendance records were not available during the inspection.
November 18, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 5, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 21, 2025 · Correction verified: November 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation successfully repaired the playground gate; however, the old replaced gate was left leaning against the fence in the play area. CCR also observed broken concrete, a rug that had bunched up, and a broken scooter in the play area, all of which were accessible to the children.
October 15, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2025 · Correction verified: November 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.
September 24, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 8, 2025 · Correction verified: October 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.
May 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 21, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A group of children specified age group 12-17 months old the caregiver allowed children to watch a video on a tablet that was hanging on the wall while children waited for lunch. Corrected: When the caregiver turned it off and read a book to the children.
October 14, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2024 · Correction verified: November 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation playground does not have the required six inch of surfacing around the play structure.
February 2, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 12, 2024 · Correction verified: February 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for a caregiver. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
January 18, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 22, 2024 · Correction verified: January 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
October 30, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: November 13, 2023 · Correction verified: November 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One personnel file lacked the required notarized affidavit on file.
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 28, 2023 · Correction verified: November 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four caregivers lacked the educational requirements on file.
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 13, 2023 · Correction verified: November 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 13, 2023 · Correction verified: November 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Some of admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
August 3, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2023 · Correction verified: August 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The transportation training for the 2nd director was last completed on 03/07/21.
June 10, 2023 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that all the children were not accounted for when they exited the van into the operation.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence that the caregiver, who parked the vehicle, did not have a list of the children when this incident occurred.
December 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 6, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2022 · Correction verified: December 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 15 children napping, ages 15 months to 2 years old with one caregiver. The specified age group was 2 years old. With this specified age group one caregiver can supervise 11 children. This was corrected at inspection when the youngest child was moved to the infant classroom.
November 4, 2022 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 11, 2022 · Correction verified: December 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file observed did not include a health statement. The child's enrollment date is documented as 05/31/2022.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 11, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file observed did not include the child's physician information for contact in case of an emergency. The child's file did not contain the physician's name, address, and/or telephone number. The child's file did not contain the emergency care facility either.
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 16, 2022 · Correction verified: December 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outdoor area observed did not have adequate amount of mulch near the grounded area of the slide. The mulch observed was displaced, and/or removed due to rain or lack of maintenance on three separates areas of the playground. The mulch observed was less than 9 inches.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A total of five infant feeding instructions were observed that were not updated. Infant feeding instructions observed were dated: -09/01/2022 -09/06/2022 -08/31/2022 -09/27/2022 -09/19/2022
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2022 · Correction verified: December 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There are nails observed protruding from a wooded gate that posed as a hazard to children in care. There was a broken board observed hanging from the wooded gate. A water hose was observed unraveled which poses as a tripping hazard.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2022 · Correction verified: November 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five staff files observed contained training from an online source.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One food allergy plan observed did not include the parent signature.
October 27, 2021 · Investigation · No citations
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.