15016 LINDITA DR, Houston, TX 77083 · (832) 672-7853 · State permit no. 1673713
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Child Foundation Academy for 12 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 24 routine inspections and 6 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 6 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1601 (2 times, most recently Sep 23, 2022).
The state lists Child Foundation Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). 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, Weekend Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 12 violations, newest first
4 rules cited at Child Foundation 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 High · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The wooden barriers on the playground were broken and uneven posing tripping hazard for outdoor activities.
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:
- Jan 17, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 14, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were play structures in the outside play area, the pieces were falling apart. There was a fence board that was broken.
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:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 31, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 6, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 23, 2022 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The center was out of ratio from 3:00 PM to 3:20 PM, one caregiver was taking care of 17 children : 12 children : 3 y/o. 4 children : 2 y/o. 1 child : 5 y/o. 1 child : 17 months old. 5 y/o child moved to school age classroom. 17 m/o child was with one caregiver. The daycare was in compliance at 4:30 pm.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 23, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 23, 2022 · Inspection
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was a mixed age group of 17 children from 17 month old to 5 year old. The daycare combined infant with older children in the group more than 18 months older than the youngest child. The 17 month old child removed to the infant room with one caregiver.
In plain English: In a center with 13 or more children in care, infants may be grouped with older children only if the oldest child in the group is no more than 18 months older than the youngest. Centers with 12 or fewer children in care may combine ages under a separate rule. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 23, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 23, 2022 · Inspection
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The daycare did not follow through the condition in the notification letter dated 01/20/2022 that the owner must never be the only person left in charge. She was the only person left in charge during a part of the day.
In plain English: If the state's background check unit finds a person ineligible, the operation must immediately remove that person from the operation and confirm it received the notice. If the person is eligible or provisionally eligible with conditions, the operation must limit the person's duties to follow those conditions. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 23, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 28, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 30, 2021 · Inspection
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
One of the two vans used to transport children had no working brake lights and a broken right turn signal.
In plain English: The state does not regulate which type of vehicle a center uses to transport children, but it sorts vehicles into general purpose vehicles, small school buses, and large school buses for its other transportation rules. Every vehicle must be kept in "safe operating condition" at all times, in the rule's words. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 9, 2021 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The center was out of ratio from 3:40 PM to 3:55 PM, one caregiver was taking care of 28 children : 11 children : 2 y/o. 4 children : 3 y/o. 4 children : 4 y/o. 8 children : 5 y/o. 1 child : 6 y/o. One more caregiver was taking care of 3 month old infant. There were 29 children in care from 3:40 PM to 3:55 PM.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 9, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 17, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 21, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The center did not notify Child Care Regulation of an incident where two children were left unattended in a center vehicle.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 5, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 5, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Oct 21, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, the alarm system on the van was not operable. It was unplugged while transporting children in care.
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 · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 28, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 30, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Oct 21, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, two children were left unattended in the daycare van unsupervised approximately between 10 minutes and 22 minutes.
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:
- Dec 28, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 30, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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High · Oct 21, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, the driver did not have a list of the children being transported.
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:
- Dec 28, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 30, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Oct 21, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
The driver did not account for all children exiting the vehicle before leaving the vehicle unattended.
In plain English: Children must be loaded and unloaded at the curb or in a protected parking area or driveway, and a child may not cross a street without an adult. Staff must account for every child getting out before leaving the vehicle unattended, and a child may never be left alone in a vehicle. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 28, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 30, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes