16910 ROLLING CREEK DR, Houston, TX 77090 · (281) 836-5072 · State permit no. 1777597
Operating · Full Permit
Current permit dated Jan 30, 2024
State records from Jun 26, 2023
Accepts child care subsidies
Between Jun 26, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Academic Romper Room Phase 2 for 12 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.4907 (3 times, most recently Mar 13, 2026).
196Licensed capacity
13Routine inspections, since 2023
12Violations, since 2023
3High-weight violations
0.8Violations per inspection
1Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Academic Romper Room Phase 2 as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 12 violations at Academic Romper Room Phase 2, 3 fall under rules Texas weights High and 5 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
3
25%
Medium High
5
42%
Medium
4
33%
Medium Low
0
0%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
Academic Romper Room Phase 2 had 12 violations since Jun 26, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.8 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
3 rules were cited more than once at Academic Romper Room Phase 2 since Jun 26, 2023.
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: Mar 13, 2026 · first: Jan 14, 2026
Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text Most recent: Apr 1, 2026 · first: Mar 30, 2026
A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text Most recent: Sep 24, 2025 · first: Sep 24, 2025
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2023 (from Jun 26)
5
5
1
2024
2
3
1
2025
2
3
5
2026
4
5
5
Every state visit
16 visits on record since Jun 26, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
May 14, 2026
Inspection
1
None
Apr 1, 2026
Inspection
3
1
Mar 30, 2026
Investigation (report)
3
1
Mar 13, 2026
Inspection
2
2
Jan 14, 2026
Inspection
656
1
Sep 24, 2025
Inspection
615
5
Mar 27, 2025
Inspection
—
None
Mar 14, 2025
Investigation (report)
1
None
Nov 22, 2024
Inspection
—
None
Nov 15, 2024
Investigation (report)
2
None
Jul 25, 2024
Inspection
649
1
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
561
None
Show 4 earlier visits
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Nov 9, 2023
Inspection
144
None
Oct 5, 2023
Inspection
546
1
Jul 21, 2023
Inspection
—
None
Jun 26, 2023
Inspection
1251
None
All 12 violations, newest first
High · Apr 1, 2026 · Inspection
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on investigation findings, good judgement was not practiced when a caregiver failed to separate two children engaging in rough play that led to one child having their hair pulled out allowing risk for an injury to have occurred.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on investigation findings, good judgement was not practiced when a caregiver failed to separate two children engaging in rough play that led to one child having their hair pulled out allowing risk for an injury to have occurred.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three of the five children's files did not health statements or the heatlh statement box was not checked on the admissions form.
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:
Oct 8, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
Medium High · Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Five of the employee files reviewed did not have proof of completed preservice training or documentation showing they are exempt from pre service training.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page)
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 8, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
High · Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection report on file expired on 5/15/2025.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 8, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 23, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Show 2 older violations
Medium · Jul 25, 2024 · Inspection
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The monthly maintenance checklist was not filled out.
In plain English: The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 1, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Oct 5, 2023 · Inspection
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was noo documentation showing a fire drill had been conducted.
In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 12, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 12, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
What to ask on a visit
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Academic Romper Room Phase 2:
Playgrounds and play equipment
Is the outdoor play area fenced?
How often is the playground equipment inspected?
Staff training and certifications
Are all caregivers in my child's room currently certified in pediatric first aid and CPR?
What topics does your staff's yearly training cover?
Supervision and caregiver duties
What is your policy on caregivers using their phones while they are with the children?
How is information about my child passed along when caregivers change shifts?
Enrollment and attendance records
How do you record when each child arrives and leaves?
What information do you need from me at enrollment, and how do you keep it up to date?
This page reports the state’s records for Academic Romper Room Phase 2; 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).