Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited A Life Christian Academy for 8 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 6 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.4907 (2 times, most recently Jun 18, 2024).
80Licensed capacity
6Routine inspections, 5 yrs
8Violations, 5 yrs
1High-weight violations
1.3Violations per inspection
0Clean inspections in a row
The state lists A Life Christian Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School. Program type: Child Care Program.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 8 violations at A Life Christian Academy, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 4 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
Weight
Violations
Share
High
1
13%
Medium High
4
50%
Medium
3
38%
Medium Low
0
0%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
A Life Christian Academy had 8 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.3 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
1 rule was cited more than once at A Life Christian Academy in the last five years.
Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text Most recent: Jun 18, 2024 · first: Jul 6, 2023
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2021 (from Oct 20)
0
0
0
2022
1
1
0
2023
1
1
2
2024
1
1
2
2025
2
2
3
2026
1
1
1
Every state visit
6 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Apr 22, 2026
Inspection
893
1
Jun 4, 2025
Inspection
1
None
May 27, 2025
Inspection
375
3
Jun 18, 2024
Inspection
865
2
Jul 6, 2023
Inspection
278
2
Jul 28, 2022
Inspection
829
None
All 8 violations, newest first
One rule cited at A Life Christian Academy changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium · Apr 22, 2026 · Inspection
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list was not annually certified by the provider. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the document was certified and posted in a prominent place.
In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Apr 22, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No
Medium · May 27, 2025 · Inspection
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
3 out of 6 children files have expired Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Affidavit for Exemption of immunization forms.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The operation's transportation van is missing the electronic child safety alarm.
In plain English: A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 4, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium · May 27, 2025 · Inspection
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
2 out of 6 children's files is missing the Statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
Medium High · Jun 18, 2024 · Inspection
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
3 swings were attached to the composite play structure. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the swings were removed.
The toddler classroom was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director replaced the outlet covers.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Jul 6, 2023 · Inspection
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The playground structure does not have loose fill surfacing in the use zone
This page reports the state’s records for A Life Christian Academy; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).