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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77004

Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston

5200 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77004 · (713) 984-4950 · State permit no. 1553742

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston for 33 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1301 (4 times, most recently Oct 24, 2023).

The state lists Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 33 violations at Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 18 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High26%
Medium High1855%
Medium1236%
Medium Low13%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston had 33 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.9 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston 33, Houston five-year median 11This daycare33Houston median11

Repeat issues

6 rules were cited more than once at Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1301
Medium High		4New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Oct 24, 2023 · first: Oct 24, 2023
746.605
Medium High		4Before 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
Most recent: Oct 24, 2023 · first: Oct 24, 2023
746.2207
Medium		3Centers 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
Most recent: Oct 24, 2023 · first: Nov 29, 2022
746.5307
Medium High		2The 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
Most recent: Feb 6, 2024 · first: Nov 29, 2022
746.2421
Medium		2For 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
Most recent: Oct 24, 2023 · first: Nov 29, 2022
746.4003
Medium		2Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text
Most recent: Oct 24, 2023 · first: Oct 24, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston, 2021 to 20261020214620222202023262024102025112026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)110
2022476
20232320
2024226
2025110
2026111

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 3, 2026Inspection6041
Sep 25, 2025Inspection666None
Oct 9, 2024Inspection605None
Feb 6, 2024Inspection6596
Nov 9, 2023Inspection9None
Oct 24, 2023Inspection61119
Feb 2, 2023Assessment11
Nov 29, 2022Inspection6196
May 17, 2022Inspection1None
May 14, 2022Investigation (report)2None
Feb 28, 2022Inspection—None
Feb 25, 2022Inspection—None
Show 3 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Feb 19, 2022Investigation (report)3None
Feb 17, 2022Investigation (report)3None
Dec 2, 2021Inspection571None

All 33 violations, newest first

4 rules cited at Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston 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 3, 2026 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

There was no current Health Inspection report available for review during the inspection.

In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 1, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 5, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children

Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.

Official text of rule 746.3807

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 6, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.

In plain English: Toddler areas must have age-appropriate seats, tables, and nap equipment, enough popular toys that toddlers are not forced to compete for them, and low shelves or containers they can reach on their own. Bottles and training cups must be labeled or assigned to each toddler and cleaned and sanitized between uses, and toddlers may never sleep or walk around with them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 6, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.

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:
Feb 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

A plastic swimming pool on the playground was observed having a hole in it, a play house was observed having a hole in the roof, trash(plastic food wrappings) was observed on the playground accessible to children.

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 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

Cleaning supplies including Clorox, dish soap, and /Comet was observed sitting on the floor of restroom used by children aaccessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed removing the chemicals and making them inaccesible to children.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 6, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 23, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors

The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated special needs statement.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

Caregiver was observed using cell phone while caring for infants during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed putting away the cell phone.

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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress

One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.

In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

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

There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.

In plain English: A center that uses natural or LP gas must be inspected for gas leaks before its first permit and every two years after that, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 31, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.

In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated water activity permissiont.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications

Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated modifications.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care

The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide. This was corrected during inspection when director printed and placed a first aid guide in the first aid kit.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Children under 2 years of age was observed having screen time. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from children and allowing the music to play.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.

In plain English: The center must keep an emergency diagram on file showing its floor plan, two exit paths from each room (unless the room opens straight outside at ground level), the outdoor meeting spot, and the indoor spot for sheltering from severe weather. A copy must be posted near the entrance or exit of every room children use, where children and staff can easily see it. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

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

There was no current fire inspection available for review during 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:
Nov 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Feb 2, 2023 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.

In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 4, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 2, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 29, 2022 · Inspection

746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing

There was no parent notification available for review during inspection that an animal (dog) was present at the center. This was corrected during inspection when the dog was seen being picked up and remove from the operation during the inspection.

Official text of rule 746.3901

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 29, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 29, 2022 · Inspection

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 6, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 29, 2022 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

A 1-year-old child was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child(ren) another activity to participate in.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 29, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 29, 2022 · Inspection

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 6, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 29, 2022 · Inspection

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the 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:
No
Correction date:
Dec 6, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 29, 2022 · Inspection

746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.

Official text of rule 746.3903

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 29, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston:

Staff training and certifications

Enrollment and attendance records

Fire inspections and fire equipment

Daily activities and screen time

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston; 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).