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Hope's Children 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: 8500 COOK RD STE H, Houston, TX 77072
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 564-1064
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 80 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1524693
Permit: Full Permit, issued March 21, 2014
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 8 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 1 assessment
- 7 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 4, Medium 2)
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 May 16, 2022 to October 20, 2026, newest first: 23 visits and 16 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.
October 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 8, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no light in the classroom where the school-age children were taking a nap. Note: The caregiver turned on the naptime light during the inspection.
746.4603(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2026 · Correction verified: October 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A spring trampoline with a jumping surface and exposed springs/frame was present at the playground and accessible to children in care.
October 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 18, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
November 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 6, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 6, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 25, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2024 · Correction verified: July 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.
January 9, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 6, 2024 · Correction verified: January 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 6, 2024 · Correction verified: January 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 6, 2024 · Correction verified: January 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 16, 2024 · Correction verified: January 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.
July 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 14, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
June 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 14, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: June 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
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: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: June 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
February 24, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.
February 15, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
January 25, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 1, 2023 · Correction verified: February 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.
September 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 25, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.
August 23, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
June 7, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 16, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 16, 2022 · Correction verified: May 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: May 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: May 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The training files for director and driver were not available for review.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
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.