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America's Choice Children 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: 1910 S DAIRY ASHFORD RD, Houston, TX 77077

County: Harris County

Phone: (281) 496-4114

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

Licensed capacity: 152 children

State ID (HHSC operation number): 1646870

Permit: Full Permit, issued August 2, 2017

On corrective action (HHSC): No

On adverse action (HHSC): No

Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)

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Inspection history

From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026

  • 7 inspections
  • 3 investigations
  • 24 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 21)

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 26, 2021 to June 11, 2026, newest first: 21 visits and 40 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. June 11, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed 2 dead roaches that were accessible to children near the children restrooms. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the insects and disposing of them.

    • 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: June 25, 2026 · Correction verified: June 25, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was not at least 6 inches of loose-fill on the playground under the playground structure.

    • 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 25, 2026 · Correction verified: June 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed the playground fence with broken sharp pieces exposed that are accessible to children.

  2. May 22, 2026 · Inspection · 7 citations

    • 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2026 · Correction verified: June 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed the playground fence with broken sharp pieces exposed that are accessible to children.

    • 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2026 · Correction verified: June 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      When the inspector asked the caregiver the youngest child's age, the caregiver stated, "The youngest child is 12 months old." The youngest child in the classroom is 18 months old.

    • 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2026 · Correction verified: June 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed 2 infant bottles not properly labeled. -

    • 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: June 5, 2026 · Correction verified: June 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was not at least 6 inches of loose-fill on the playground under the playground structure.

    • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2026 · Correction verified: June 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed 3 electrical outlets not covered in the toddlers classroom with children present.

    • 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2026 · Correction verified: June 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed the transportation van with the check engine light on. The windshield has a long visible crack in the window.

    • 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2026 · Correction verified: June 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed 3 out of 4 children files without an emergency contact listed.

  3. May 29, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed a bowl and spoon in the hand washing sink in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected by removing the bowl and spoon out of the hand washing sink.

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2025 · Correction verified: June 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed several brown ceiling tiles throughout the operation.

  4. February 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  5. January 30, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

  6. June 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  7. June 3, 2024 · Inspection · 7 citations

    • 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 24, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two out of three vans observed did not have a first aid kit on the van. One out of three vans observed first aid kit was missing scissors, tweezers and gloves.

    • 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two out of three of the vans observed did not have a safety alarm system that worked properly.

    • 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 3, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed two out of six children files without an emergency contact address.

    • 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 24, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two out of three vans had seatbelts that did not work properly.

    • 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed the playground fence with sharp nails protruding through.

    • 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed cleaning products that were accessible to children in the children's restroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by being removed out of the reach of children.

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed chipped paint on the walls in the classroom.

  8. May 28, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed several trash cans without tops on them throughtout the center.

  9. March 22, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed 2 classrooms with children under the age of 5 that did not have electrical outlet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with covers placed into the outlets.

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: March 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed the outside fence with 3 broken plywoods and sharp edges protruding out.

    • 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed a broken ride on toy and chair on the playground. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the toy and chair being removed.

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: March 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed several classrooms with chipped paint on the walls and brown ceiling tiles.

  10. March 20, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

  11. August 11, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  12. July 24, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      An employee in the infant room did not was their hands after changing an infants diaper.

    • 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Bottles of cleaning supplies was accessible to children in the cafeteria area. This was corrected during the inspection.

    • 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      3 dead roaches was on the floor in the cafeteria area where the kids sit and eat meals.

  13. July 12, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.

  14. July 11, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Electric outlets in 2 classrooms with children younger than 5 was not covered with childproof covers. This was corrected during inspection.

    • 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2023 · Correction verified: July 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no number chart available to match the numbers on the cots in several of the classrooms.

    • 746.405(1) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers-911

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The required emergency telephone numbers was not available on the required posting board. This was corrected during inspection.

    • 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A glass cleaner bottle was on the floor and accessible to children in the lunch room. This was corrected during inspection.

  15. August 30, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  16. August 26, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  17. August 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  18. August 4, 2022 · Inspection · 6 citations

    • 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2022 · Correction verified: August 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver in the infant classroom did not know how many children she had in care. The caregiver stated there were 7 children, but there were 6 children.

    • 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Several cots that children were sleeping on in the toddler room were not labeled. One cot had a name on it, but it was not coordinated with the child sleeping on it.

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

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      6 children did not have the special needs section acknowledged.

    • 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      2 children's records did not have a health statement from a doctor.

    • 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The safety alarm for the transportation van does not work.

    • 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      1 child in the infant classroom's bottle was not labeled.

  19. January 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  20. January 19, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      In the toddler room there was a bottle of bleach disinfectant cleaner on top of the cubby accessible to children. Note: This was discussed with the director and caregiver and removed immediately.

  21. October 26, 2021 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver was recording a fight between two children ages 6 and 7 without intervening to stop the fight. The caregiver admitted to the Director and parent that she was recording on another child's cell phone and 3 children interviewed also stated the caregiver was recording while the children were fighting.

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