7210 N ELDRIDGE PKWY, Houston, TX 77041 · (713) 466-9407 · State permit no. 1694921
Operating · Full Permit
Current permit dated Feb 6, 2020
Accepts child care subsidies
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Brentwood Children's Academy for 8 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 10 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.605 (2 times, most recently Jan 2, 2025).
195Licensed capacity
10Routine inspections, 5 yrs
8Violations, 5 yrs
3High-weight violations
0.6Violations per inspection
6Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Brentwood Children's Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 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 8 violations at Brentwood Children's Academy, 3 fall 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
3
38%
Medium High
4
50%
Medium
1
13%
Medium Low
0
0%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
Brentwood Children's Academy had 8 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.6 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 Brentwood Children's Academy in the last five years.
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 Most recent: Jan 2, 2025 · first: Jan 2, 2025
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2021 (from Oct 20)
0
0
0
2022
1
3
2
2023
1
1
1
2024
1
1
1
2025
7
10
4
2026
0
0
0
Every state visit
15 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Dec 19, 2025
Inspection
591
None
Sep 22, 2025
Investigation (report)
27
None
Sep 22, 2025
Inspection
—
None
Sep 3, 2025
Inspection
—
None
Apr 11, 2025
Inspection
1
None
Mar 31, 2025
Inspection
—
None
Mar 20, 2025
Inspection
—
None
Mar 19, 2025
Investigation (self-report)
3
1
Mar 17, 2025
Investigation (report)
23
1
Jan 2, 2025
Inspection
688
2
Jan 4, 2024
Inspection
571
1
Jan 5, 2023
Inspection
638
1
Show 3 earlier visits
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Dec 30, 2022
Investigation (report)
2
None
Sep 29, 2022
Investigation (report)
1
None
Feb 2, 2022
Inspection
549
2
All 8 violations, newest first
High · Mar 19, 2025 · 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
It is alleged a child hit their head on concrete after being pushed by another child.
In plain English: Each 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
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 31, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Mar 17, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers on the buses have not been serviced since 2022/2023.
In plain English: The director or a designee must inspect the fire extinguishers every month and record the date and the employee's name. Extinguishers must be serviced as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 24, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium · Jan 2, 2025 · Inspection
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One child's file does not have emergency facility or physician information.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
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:
Jan 18, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 5, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Jan 5, 2023 · Inspection
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
The operation did not have a current CPSC form during the inspection.
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:
No
Correction date:
Jan 9, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Feb 2, 2022 · Inspection
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground area contained several ant beds active accessible to children. There was section of the fence that was lifting from the bottom section presenting tripping hazard.
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:
Feb 9, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes
High · Feb 2, 2022 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the bus were not secured due to latching mechanism not operating properly.
In plain English: Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 9, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes
What to ask on a visit
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Brentwood Children's Academy:
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?
Fire inspections and fire equipment
When was your last fire inspection, and can I see the report?
How often do you test smoke detectors and check fire extinguishers?
Building, equipment, and products
Where are cleaning supplies stored?
How often are toys and surfaces cleaned and sanitized?
This page reports the state’s records for Brentwood Children's 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).