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Grace Kids Academy
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: 14505 GULF FWY, Houston, TX 77034
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 363-2516
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 191 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 834882
Permit: Full Permit, issued July 30, 2004
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.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 22 inspections
- 9 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 26 citations from these visits (risk level: High 13, Medium High 10, Medium 3)
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 November 12, 2021 to July 14, 2026, newest first: 43 visits and 29 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.
July 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 17, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A tile was observed missing in the toddler classroom. Note: A photo was taken and the tile replaced during the inspection.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three school age students were observed using tablets during nap time. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
October 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 7, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 4, 2025 · Correction verified: December 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not report a change in director that occurred October 31st, 2025.
August 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 1, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 1, 2025 · Correction verified: August 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant was observed without the required safety straps while seated inside of the lunch table. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
July 16, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 16, 2025 · Correction verified: August 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for.
June 20, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: July 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operations splash time activity space was observed without the required fence. Note: Photos were taken.
May 16, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operations fire inspection expired 03/26/2025.
April 1, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 18, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 21, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One record did not contain a completed emergency contact.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 18, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant was observed seated inside of a feeding table without the required straps. Note: This was corrected when the infant was moved to a seat with straps.
December 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 15, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 11, 2024 · Correction verified: December 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support two students were unsupervised when they exited the classroom via a bathroom door.
October 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 25, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2024 · Correction verified: October 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One toddler student was observed standing inside of chair at the lunch table. The child was able to remove themselves from straps. Note: Child was removed from lunch table.
September 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 3, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
August 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 2, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2024 · Correction verified: August 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of nine records did not contain updated immunizations.
July 30, 2024 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 20, 2024 · Correction verified: September 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child being left unsupervised.
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: September 20, 2024 · Correction verified: September 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found at the lost and found booth during a field trip to the Rodeo. The child was unattended for approximately 30 minutes.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 20, 2024 · Correction verified: September 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child left unsupervised during a field trip to the rodeo.
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 20, 2024 · Correction verified: September 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not completed.
July 26, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parents of an injury.
746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2024 · Correction verified: September 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver did not provide first aid to an injured student.
June 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 29, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 19, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report an injury to a child.
March 4, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
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: April 23, 2024 · Correction verified: April 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2024 · Correction verified: April 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child in care was inappropriately disciplined.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2024 · Correction verified: April 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulled a childs ear.
February 29, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
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: April 12, 2024 · Correction verified: April 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2024 · Correction verified: April 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed.
January 24, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2024 · Correction verified: January 31, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant classroom is using the same sink for bottle washing and hand washing.
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2024 · Correction verified: January 31, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver wiped an infants nose and proceeded to change another infants diaper without handwashing.
January 14, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
October 25, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 31, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough of the pre-k classroom children were observed sleeping on the mats blocking the entrance. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the caregiver rearranged the mats away from the door.
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2023 · Correction verified: June 29, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a designated director.
May 19, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
November 7, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
7 out of 8 infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not dated and signed by parent for the month of October.
June 23, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 9, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
February 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 28, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
November 12, 2021 · Inspection · 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.