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Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston

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: 5200 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77004

County: Harris County

Phone: (713) 984-4950

Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School

Licensed capacity: 31 children

State ID (HHSC operation number): 1553742

Permit: Full Permit, issued May 1, 2015

On corrective action (HHSC): No

On adverse action (HHSC): No

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

  • 4 inspections
  • 7 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 5, Medium 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 December 2, 2021 to September 3, 2026, newest first: 15 visits and 33 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.

  1. September 3, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 1, 2026 · Correction verified: October 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

  2. September 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  3. October 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  4. February 6, 2024 · Inspection · 6 citations

    • 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Cleaning supplies including Clorox, dish soap, and /Comet was observed sitting on the floor of restroom used by children aaccessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed removing the chemicals and making them inaccesible to children.

    • 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 20, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.

    • 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 20, 2024 · Correction verified: February 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A plastic swimming pool on the playground was observed having a hole in it, a play house was observed having a hole in the roof, trash(plastic food wrappings) was observed on the playground accessible to children.

    • 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.

    • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 20, 2024 · Correction verified: February 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.

    • 746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children

      Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.

  5. November 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  6. October 24, 2023 · Inspection · 19 citations

    • 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.

    • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no current fire inspection available for review during inspection.

    • 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.

    • 746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide. This was corrected during inspection when director printed and placed a first aid guide in the first aid kit.

    • 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated water activity permissiont.

    • 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.

    • 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.

    • 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.

    • 746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.

    • 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated special needs statement.

    • 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Caregiver was observed using cell phone while caring for infants during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed putting away the cell phone.

    • 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.

    • 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.

    • 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Children under 2 years of age was observed having screen time. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from children and allowing the music to play.

    • 746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.

    • 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated modifications.

    • 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during 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): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.

    • 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.

  7. February 2, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 4, 2023 · Correction verified: February 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.

  8. November 29, 2022 · Inspection · 6 citations

    • 746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no parent notification available for review during inspection that an animal (dog) was present at the center. This was corrected during inspection when the dog was seen being picked up and remove from the operation during the inspection.

    • 746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.

    • 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 1-year-old child was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child(ren) another activity to participate in.

    • 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2022 · Correction verified: December 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the inspection.

    • 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2022 · Correction verified: December 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.

    • 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2022 · Correction verified: December 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.

  9. May 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  10. May 14, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  11. February 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  12. February 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  13. February 19, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  14. February 17, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  15. December 2, 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.

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