Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77084
Between Jan 6, 2022 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Computer Kids Hope Academy for 25 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 15 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 746.4751 (3 times, most recently Sep 16, 2026).
The state lists Computer Kids Hope 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, Field Trips, Night Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 25 violations at Computer Kids Hope Academy, 6 fall under rules Texas weights High and 15 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 | 6 | 24% |
| Medium High | 15 | 60% |
| Medium | 4 | 16% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Computer Kids Hope Academy had 25 violations since Jan 6, 2022, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.3 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
4 rules were cited more than once at Computer Kids Hope Academy since Jan 6, 2022.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.4751 Medium High | 3 | 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 Most recent: Sep 16, 2026 · first: Oct 10, 2023 |
| 746.1601 Medium High | 3 | In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page) Most recent: Apr 25, 2023 · first: May 18, 2022 |
| 746.305 High | 2 | 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 Most recent: May 13, 2025 · first: May 13, 2025 |
| 746.3407 Medium High | 2 | The 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 18, 2022 · first: Jan 18, 2022 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (from Jan 6) | 6 | 8 | 11 |
| 2023 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
21 visits on record since Jan 6, 2022, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Inspection | 604 | 1 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Assessment | 1 | None |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Inspection | 863 | 3 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Inspection | 7 | None |
| May 15, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| May 13, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 5 | 5 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Inspection | 916 | None |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Inspection | 269 | 1 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| May 3, 2023 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Inspection | 2 | 1 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Inspection | 3 | 2 |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Inspection | — | None |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 5 | None |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Inspection | 713 | 1 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Inspection | 4 | None |
| May 18, 2022 | Inspection | 475 | 9 |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Inspection | 3 | 1 |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
3 rules cited at Computer Kids Hope 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 · Sep 16, 2026 · Inspection
The designated fenced in outdoor play space has grass that is high and covering half of the play equipment.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection
6 out of 10 childrens records did not have a completed emergency contact.
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
High · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection
The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/2024.
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
Medium High · Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection
The designated outdoor space is not maintained, There is high grass, broken equipment, and rods sticking out of the grass.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 15, 2025 · Inspection
The director is not present at the operation 75% of the time.
Official text of rule 746.1011
High · May 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on information received during the investigation inspection and interviews there is a sufficient amount of evidence to conclude that the children were not wearing seat belts.
In plain English: Each child being transported must be secured in a car seat, booster seat, vest, harness, or seat belt that fits the child's age, height, and weight, meets federal crash-test standards, is installed per the maker's instructions, and has not expired, been damaged, or been in an accident. Children 12 and younger may not ride in the front seat. Official rule text
High · May 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
The operation failed to report an incident to licensing within 48 hours involving an accident with children on the van.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
There was no incident reports completed for the children who were on the bus at the time of the incident.
In plain English: The center must fill out the state's Incident/Illness Report form (or one with the same information) when a child has an injury needing medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness needing hospitalization, or an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector not prescribed to the child. It must also fill one out when a child or employee gets a reportable disease, or when any unusual situation put a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. Official rule text
Medium High · May 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on information provided during the inspection and interviews the director was also listed as another director at another operation.
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text
Medium High · May 13, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on information obtained during the investigation interviews there is enough evidence to conclude that a child was injured, and it was not reported.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Oct 10, 2023 · Inspection
I saw the playground is under construction, and the current area that the daycare is using is not suitable for children. There are no amenities or clear areas for children to play in and it s not safe. The temporary playground is not safe for younger children because it is not fenced.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Apr 25, 2023 · Inspection
In the preschool room I observed one caregiver supervising 19 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15. The caregiver was over by 4 children. Note: This was corrected when the director brought in another caregiver.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Apr 20, 2023 · Inspection
During Inspection I observed one caregiver caring for 12 two year old. Ratio is 1 : 11. The caregiver was over by one child. In the preschool room I observed one caregiver supervising 22 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15. The caregiver was over by 7 children. Note: This was corrected when the director brought in another caregiver.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Apr 20, 2023 · Inspection
During the inspection I observed 4 children in the preschool classroom unsupervised while the caregiver was assisting children washing their hands at the restroom outside of the class.
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
Medium · Nov 9, 2022 · Inspection
Out of the ten children's records evaluated, two did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
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
Medium High · May 18, 2022 · Inspection
There was a 17mos. infant in the toddler class and the oldest child was 3, more than 18mos. difference.
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
High · May 18, 2022 · Inspection
The caregiver left out of the toddler room and left the children by themselves to get the director.
In plain English: Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Medium High · May 18, 2022 · Inspection
The stationary play equipment flap barrier had a hole big enough for entrapment. This can cause serious injuries.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 18, 2022 · Inspection
The written feeding instructions for an 6 month infant was not completly filled out.
In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
Medium High · May 18, 2022 · Inspection
There was a merry-go-round on the concrete the kids play on. There was no surfacing. The tires was on the equipment was missing some rubber.
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
Medium High · May 18, 2022 · Inspection
I observed a caregiver change a diaper and the child did not wash hands. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director instructed the caregiver to help wash the child hands.
In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text
Medium · May 18, 2022 · Inspection
There were some stationary equipiment outside and there was not enough use zone around it.
In plain English: The use zone around stationary play equipment (other than slides and soft contained play equipment) must extend at least six feet in every direction from the equipment's edge, and it may not overlap other use zones. Official rule text
Medium High · May 18, 2022 · Inspection
The preK class was out of ratio. There was 17 children to one teacher and the specified age group was 3yrs.
Plain-English explanation above
High · May 18, 2022 · Inspection
The center was missing procedures for (1E), secondary location and (4), how the staff will continue to care for the children during the evacuation.
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 · rule revised August 2024
Medium High · Jan 18, 2022 · Inspection
The infant room had brown water stains on the ceiling during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).