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Zahiya 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: 8830 GALVESTON RD, Houston, TX 77034
County: Harris County
Phone: (832) 400-4518
Licensed to serve: Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 54 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1821065
Permit: Initial, issued December 8, 2025
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
- 4 assessments
- 30 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 12, Medium 12, Medium Low 3, 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 23, 2025 to October 19, 2026, newest first: 8 visits and 30 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 19, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2026 · Correction verified: October 27, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a listed director as of 7/14/2026.
September 1, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2026 · Correction verified: October 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a listed director as of 7/14/2026.
August 21, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 28, 2026 · Correction verified: September 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operations playground fence was observed with a broken panel. Note: Photos were taken.
April 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 6, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2026 · Correction verified: April 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A two year old student was observed seated in a high chair without the required safety straps. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: March 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operations playground fence was observed with broken panels. Note: Photos were taken.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: March 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A dishwasher was observed on the playground.
January 20, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2026 · Correction verified: January 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
November 21, 2025 · Assessment · 2 citations
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2025 · Correction verified: December 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the required fire inspection.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection.
October 23, 2025 · Inspection · 21 citations
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the CPSC website posted.
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.
746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not contain a emergency section.
746.501(b) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not inform parents areas within 1000 feet of center is a gang free zone.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection.
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The playground fence was observed with missing wooden panels and broken panels. Note: A photo was taken.
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the list of current employees posted. Note: This was corrected during the 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 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the required fire inspection.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not contain the promotion of physical activity.
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not contain the parent rights section.
746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not contain the suspension and expulsion section.
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not contain the preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parents to access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline and the HHSC website.
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not contain the vaccine preventable diseases section.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Animal excrement was observed on the playground.
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the emergency telephone number.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center.
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for the parent review of policies.
746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parent participation.
746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy did not contain the parental notification section.
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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.