Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77028

B's Children World Academy

8605 MESA DR, Houston, TX 77028 · (713) 791-8244 · State permit no. 552838

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited B's Children World Academy for 28 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 16 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 9 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (3 times, most recently Mar 26, 2024).

The state lists B's Children World 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, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 28 violations at B's Children World Academy, 9 fall under rules Texas weights High and 12 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High932%
Medium High1243%
Medium518%
Medium Low27%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

B's Children World Academy had 28 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.6 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: B's Children World Academy 28, Houston five-year median 11This daycare28Houston median11

Repeat issues

3 rules were cited more than once at B's Children World Academy in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1205
High
3Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
Most recent: Mar 26, 2024 · first: Nov 13, 2023
746.5202
Medium High
2The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text
Most recent: Oct 22, 2024 · first: Dec 12, 2022
746.901
Medium Low
2The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Nov 13, 2023 · first: Nov 13, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at B's Children World Academy, 2021 to 20262220214520223112023462024232025112026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)222
2022465
20233411
2024466
2025223
2026111

Every state visit

21 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 22, 2026Inspection4821
Oct 23, 2025Inspection1None
Oct 15, 2025Inspection7883
Oct 22, 2024Inspection4874
May 7, 2024Inspection2None
Apr 9, 2024Inspection—None
Mar 26, 2024Investigation (report)32
Feb 16, 2024Inspection—None
Feb 7, 2024Investigation (report)3None
Dec 6, 2023Inspection1None
Nov 17, 2023Inspection71
Nov 13, 2023Investigation (report)1None
Show 9 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Nov 13, 2023Inspection77110
Dec 12, 2022Inspection4742
Jun 22, 2022Inspection1None
May 19, 2022Inspection43
May 10, 2022Investigation (report)3None
Apr 7, 2022Inspection—None
Apr 4, 2022Investigation (report)2None
Dec 13, 2021Inspection7122
Dec 7, 2021Inspection712None

All 28 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at B's Children World 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.

High · Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The last fire inspection was completed on September 10, 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 19, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 5, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

The transportation van is missing a 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:
Oct 22, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 23, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Oct 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

1 staff member is missing the certificate for transportation.

In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle

Is missing documentation at the child-care center that shows when your center first purchased or leased a vehicle.

Official text of rule 746.5627

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 20, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

The center's operational policies is incomplete for promotion of physical activity.

In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

The center's operational policy for Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and needs to include information about how we transport infants.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

Multiple tv's were on playing various children's programs on YouTube while children were doing activity centers. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director turned off the tv.

In plain English: Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director is missing annual training in hazardous materials and handling emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.

In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 26, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.1403(a)(6)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Transportation training

There is no documented proof of training for the contracted transportation service by the operation's owner/director.

Official text of rule 746.1403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 29, 2024
Correction verified:
May 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 26, 2024 · Investigation (report)

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

Children receiving transportation services from the operation are being dropped off at the elementary school in the morning before 7:08am when the school allows staff to open the doors to supervise the children. Prior to 7:08am, the school does not provide supervision, nor do they assume responsibility for the well-being of the children.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 29, 2024
Correction verified:
May 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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High · Nov 17, 2023 · Inspection

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

4 children were left unsupervised while a caregiver took a child to the restroom down the hall way. Another child walked out of the classroom to the restoom alone during the follow up inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 17, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

2 infants were left unsupervised in the infant classroom during the inspection.

In plain English: Infant care must include regular care by the same caregiver when possible, individual attention such as talking, playing, and holding, comforting infants who are upset, and prompt attention to feeding and diapering. The area must be kept free of objects infants or toddlers could choke on, and an infant may never be left unsupervised. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

Only the director was observed with 5 children during naptime. An additional staff person was not present in the building during nap time. Note: The director called a caregiver in who arrived during the inspection.

In plain English: When 13 or more children are in care, the center may reduce the naptime child-to-caregiver ratio by 50% for children 18 months and older, but only if those groups nap together in one central location and the caregivers stay in the napping room or area. Extra employees must be in the building (at least one when one caregiver supervises the nap group, or one for every two nap caregivers, rounded up, when more are needed), and the caregivers must be able to call them without leaving the room. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

The director did not ensure compliance was maintained with the minimum standards as children were left unsupervised without an additional caregiver present. Note: An additional caregiver arrived during the inspection

In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

1 out of 5 staff files evaluated did not contain a signed affadavit for employment.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 24, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

A child was observed sleeping in the crib with a bottle.

In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not have a food allergy plan available for review.

In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 30, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 27, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

2 infants were observed sleeping in swings. Note: This was corrected as the caregiver removed both infants from the device, placing them into a designated crib.

In plain English: An infant may not sleep in a restrictive device unless the center has a completed Sleep Exception Form with a health-care professional's signed statement that it is medically necessary. Without that form, if an infant falls asleep in such a device, the caregiver must move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training

1 out of 5 staff files evalauted did not contain documentation of completed orientation.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 24, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 27, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection

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

The director did not practice good judgment and was observed driving the daycare van into a parking spot. Upon entering the daycare center, 5 children were observed inside the daycare center alone with no supervision.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection

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

3 children were left unsupervised during naptime.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

The director did not have updated transportation training that expired 11/5/2022.

In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 14, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility or assistance. Corrected: The director updated the emergency preparedness plan.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

In the back bathroom the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mat.

In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 23, 2022
Correction verified:
May 20, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

The operation did not have documentation of their most recent fire inspection.

In plain English: When a fire inspection is required, the center must keep a copy of the most recent fire inspection report, letter, or checklist at the center during operating hours. The report must show the inspection date and findings and include the inspector's name and phone number. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 10, 2022
Correction verified:
May 26, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

The operation did not have any loose-fill surfacing material under the moving equipment.

In plain English: The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 15, 2022
Correction verified:
Jun 22, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 13, 2021 · Inspection

746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies

There is a child in care that has a listed food allergy but there is not a list posted with the child's name and food allergy.

In plain English: The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 15, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 14, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 13, 2021 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

One child in care does not have a completed and signed food allergy plan in their file.

In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 20, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 14, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).