Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77075

Children's Choice Academy

8405 ALMEDA GENOA RD STE Y, Houston, TX 77075 · (281) 888-4573 · State permit no. 1805745

Between Nov 14, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Children's Choice Academy for 10 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 12 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.3407 (2 times, most recently May 29, 2026).

The state lists Children's Choice Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 10 violations at Children's Choice Academy, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 6 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High220%
Medium High660%
Medium220%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Children's Choice Academy had 10 violations since Nov 14, 2024, a shorter record than most, fewer than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.7 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Nov 14, 2024: Children's Choice Academy 10, Houston five-year median 11This daycare10Houston median11

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at Children's Choice Academy since Nov 14, 2024.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.3407
Medium High
2The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
Most recent: May 29, 2026 · first: Sep 12, 2025

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Children's Choice Academy, 2024 to 2026102024422025782026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2024 (from Nov 14)110
2025452
2026798

Every state visit

15 visits on record since Nov 14, 2024, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Oct 16, 2026Inspection2None
Oct 8, 2026Inspection3None
Sep 3, 2026Inspection33
Aug 21, 2026Investigation (report)7Pending with the state
May 29, 2026Inspection8533
Mar 25, 2026Inspection2None
Mar 6, 2026Inspection21
Jan 28, 2026Inspection—None
Jan 23, 2026Investigation (report)21
Sep 12, 2025Investigation (report)151
Sep 12, 2025Inspection410None
Apr 24, 2025Inspection501None
Show 3 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Mar 11, 2025Inspection449None
Feb 11, 2025Inspection3281
Nov 14, 2024Inspection1275None

“Pending”: the state has not posted the outcome.

All 10 violations, newest first

Medium High · Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection

746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

The toddler one caregiver did not wash hands after wiping a students nose.

In plain English: Employees must wash their hands at set times, including on arrival, before handling food or medication or feeding a child, after diapering or helping a child use the toilet, after their own toileting, and after wiping noses or handling other bodily fluids. They must also wash after outdoor activities, handling animals or raw food, eating or smoking, using cleaners or chemicals, and removing gloves. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 10, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection

746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids

A caregiver in the toddler one classroom was observed wiping a childs nose without the required gloves.

Official text of rule 746.3425

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 10, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

In the infant classroom a bottle was observed on top on the diaper changing table. Note: A photo was taken.

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:
Sep 3, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 29, 2026 · Inspection

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

The operations emergency practices did not have the fire drill documented for April and May. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during inspection.

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:
Yes
Correction date:
May 29, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 29, 2026 · Inspection

746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

One caregivers record with a start date of 9/25/25 did not contain a diploma translated to english.

Official text of rule 746.1111

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 15, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 2, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 29, 2026 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The building wall was observed deteriorating and chipping on the playground giving access to broken cement. Note: A photo was taken.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 8, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 6, 2026 · Inspection

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

Three infants were observed seated at the lunch table without the required safety straps. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.

In plain English: High chairs, swings, strollers, infant carriers, bouncer seats, and similar equipment used for infants must have straps, and the straps must be fastened whenever an infant is in the equipment. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 6, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 25, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 23, 2026 · 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

Based on the evidence obtained in the investigation, the operation did not provide adequate supervision to school age students, resulting in bullying.

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:
Feb 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 12, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

The school age classroom was observed with a cracked tile. Note: A photo was taken.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 26, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 11, 2025 · Inspection

746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered

The operation added transportation January 27th, 2025th without notifying CCR. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when transportation was evaluated.

In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing before making certain changes, such as moving, adding or reducing indoor or outdoor space, adding a pool, changing the ages served or the hours of operation, or offering new services like transportation or field trips. Advance notice is also required for a planned closure of five or more days in a row (other than national holidays), going out of business, or a change in ownership. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Children's Choice Academy:

Building, equipment, and products

Infant and toddler care

Emergency drills and plans

Handwashing and sanitation

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Children's Choice 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).