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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77090

Elite City Kids Childcare and Learning Academy #2

15002 ELLA BLVD STE 10, Houston, TX 77090 · (281) 872-5437 · State permit no. 1676674

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Elite City Kids Childcare and Learning Academy #2 for 34 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 15 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 10 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.605 (8 times, most recently Sep 30, 2026).

The state lists Elite City Kids Childcare and Learning Academy #2 as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 34 violations at Elite City Kids Childcare and Learning Academy #2, 10 fall under rules Texas weights High and 7 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High1029%
Medium High721%
Medium1132%
Medium Low515%
Low13%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Elite City Kids Childcare and Learning Academy #2 had 34 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Elite City Kids Childcare and Learning Academy #2 34, Houston five-year median 11This daycare34Houston median11

Repeat issues

3 rules were cited more than once at Elite City Kids Childcare and Learning Academy #2 in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.605
Medium Low		8Before 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: Sep 30, 2026 · first: Jan 21, 2022
746.501
Medium		5The 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
Most recent: May 2, 2025 · first: May 2, 2025
746.901
Medium Low		3The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: May 2, 2025 · first: May 6, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Elite City Kids Childcare and Learning Academy #2, 2021 to 20260020213420221020233820244820254142026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022344
2023110
2024338
2025478
20264514

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 30, 2026Inspection8796
Apr 23, 2026Inspection3None
Feb 17, 2026Inspection—None
Feb 10, 2026Investigation (self-report)71
Jan 14, 2026Inspection3907
Oct 7, 2025Inspection—None
Sep 26, 2025Investigation (report)2None
May 2, 2025Inspection8846
Mar 26, 2025Investigation (report)2None
Mar 26, 2025Inspection—None
Feb 13, 2025Inspection—None
Feb 11, 2025Investigation (report)72
Show 8 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jun 4, 2024Inspection1None
May 14, 2024Inspection1None
May 6, 2024Inspection3858
May 16, 2023Inspection945None
May 24, 2022Inspection169None
Feb 3, 2022Inspection2None
Jan 21, 2022Inspection1843
Jan 19, 2022Investigation (report)81

All 34 violations, newest first

5 rules cited at Elite City Kids Childcare and Learning Academy #2 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 30, 2026 · Inspection

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

The schoolers classroom was extremely dark during naptime. The children present in the classroom could not be observed due to the lack of lighting.

In plain English: Caregivers may dim the lights during naptime, but there must be enough light to see every child in the group at all times. The rule counts lighting as enough if a person entering the room can see without waiting for their eyes to adjust. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 30, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

The first aid kit observed in the transportation vehicle did not contain adhesive tape, and/or scissors. The operation Director was able to obtain additional supplies from the office in order to add to the transportation vehicles.

In plain English: Each 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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 30, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

Three children's files observed did not include the start/admission date. Dates were added by Director during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 30, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The electronic child safety alarm was not working in one transportation vehicle observed.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 14, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

There was no fire drill documentation on the emergency practices form. The most recent fire drill documented was dated 04/26/2026.

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:
Oct 7, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

Three children files observed did not include a health statement.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 14, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 10, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on the information gathered during the inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support a caregiver engaged in a personal, non-work-related conversation through the backdoor of the facility while responsible for the care and supervision of children. The individual involved was neither an employee of the facility nor did they have a child enrolled in the facility.

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:
Apr 10, 2026
Correction verified:
Apr 23, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

Out of the seven files for children evaluated during the inspection, three did not have the name of the physician or name of an emergency care facility listed.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 21, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Out of the six records for children evaluated during the inspection, one was missing the complete address for the emergency contact.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 21, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

The director failed to maintain staff files to ensure all required trainings were completed timely and available for review by Child Care Regulation upon request.

In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 4, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

Out of the five staff files evaluated, one completed CPR through the NationalCPRFoundation and four did not have verification of completing CPR.

In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Jan 23, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

Out of the seven records for children evaluated during the inspection, three were missing authorization to seek medical treatment.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 21, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

Out of the six records for children evaluated during the inspection, two were missing immunization records and two immunization records were not current.

In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

Out of the seven files for children evaluated during the inspection, two were missing the date of admission.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 21, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · May 2, 2025 · Inspection

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

Two of the four employee files reviewed did not have the pre employment affidavit in the file and available for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2025
Correction verified:
May 13, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · May 2, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(b) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone

The information notifying parents that the operation is a gang free zone was not included in the operation policies.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2025
Correction verified:
May 13, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 2, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

The Parent Rights information was not included in the operational policies.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2025
Correction verified:
May 13, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 2, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(18)(G) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions

The information regarding indoor and outdoor physicial activity was not included in the operational policies.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2025
Correction verified:
May 13, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 2, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

The information regarding the inclusive support services was not included in the operational policies.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2025
Correction verified:
May 13, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 2, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies

The procedures for parent review of policies and procedures were not included in the operational policies.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2025
Correction verified:
May 13, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Feb 11, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions

A caregiver gave a child melatonin as a means to force a child to take a nap.

In plain English: Medication must be given as the label directs or as the child's health-care professional changes in writing, only to the child it is meant for, from the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date it was brought in, and never after it expires. Each dose must be recorded with the child's name, the medication, the date, time, and amount, and the employee's full name, and the records kept for at least three months. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 11, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

Based on the information received, a caregiver gave a child melatonin to assist with falling asleep.

In plain English: Children are not required to sleep at rest time. Caregivers may not force a child to sleep, put anything in or on a child's head or body to make the child rest or sleep, or confine a child in a restrictive device to make the child rest or sleep. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 24, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 26, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · May 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

Two of the four employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 20, 2024
Correction verified:
May 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

Two of the fours employee files reviewed did not have proof of education in the files.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 20, 2024
Correction verified:
May 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Two of the four employee files reviewed were missing the required topics for annual trainings.

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:
May 20, 2024
Correction verified:
May 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · May 6, 2024 · Inspection

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

The caregiver left the children unattended during naptime to open the front door as she was the only staff present at the time of inspection.

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:
May 6, 2024
Correction verified:
May 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

The most recent CPSC report posted in from 2021.

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:
May 20, 2024
Correction verified:
May 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 6, 2024 · Inspection

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

The fire inspection has expired.

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:
May 20, 2024
Correction verified:
May 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · May 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

Two of the six files reviewed did not include the date of admission.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 20, 2024
Correction verified:
May 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 6, 2024 · Inspection

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

Five iof the six files reviewed did not have the special care needs information filled out.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 20, 2024
Correction verified:
May 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 21, 2022 · Inspection

746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

Children were observed playing with a small cube toy that dismantled into smaller pieces. The children placing the smaller pieces in their mouth. The pieces were small enough to fit inside a toilet paper tube.

Official text of rule 746.2501

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 21, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 21, 2022 · Inspection

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

A caregiver left a grooup of Pre-k chidlren unsupervised momentairl;y to open the front door. Children must never be left unsupervised.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 21, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 21, 2022 · Inspection

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Of the six personnel records evaluated the following information was missing. 1. One lacked the name and address for the emergency contact. 2. One lacked the address for the emergency contact.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 25, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 24, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 19, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

This standard was evaluated in regards to a report received and compliance was not met. The caregiver responsible for the child does not have current First Aid training. This caregiver has had unsupervised access to children in care.

In plain English: New 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 28, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 24, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

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This page reports the state’s records for Elite City Kids Childcare and Learning Academy #2; 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).