13222 TIDWELL RD, Houston, TX 77044 · (281) 809-3388 · State permit no. 1784309
Between Aug 7, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Empire Academy Inc for 18 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 7 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 8 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (2 times, most recently Sep 3, 2026).
The state lists Empire Academy Inc as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 18 violations, newest first
High · Sep 3, 2026 · 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
A caregiver left the class room 5 times within a 10 minute window to open the door and retrieve items from different rooms without another caregiver in ratio being present in the classroom.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 3, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Sep 15, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
During the inspection a caregiver provided the wrong ages for the children they were responsible for twice before providing the correct ages.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 3, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Sep 15, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Aug 20, 2026 · Assessment
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation has two people listed as controlling persons who are no longer associated with the operation.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 20, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Sep 3, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Aug 20, 2026 · Assessment
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
The operations owner does not have an active background check.
In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 20, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 24, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 30, 2026 · Assessment
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
The operations franchise tax is delinquent.
In plain English: A permit holder must immediately send the state a copy of any government notice saying its corporate privileges have been forfeited or may be forfeited. The state may suspend the permit of a governing body that loses those privileges, and may revoke it if the holder did not forward the notice. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 14, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 18, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 1, 2025 · Assessment
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Operation has not had a qualified director designated at the operation since March 2025. Operation was required to have a director designated by 04/04/2025 and has not met this timeline.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 25, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jun 12, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 7, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the investigation it was found that children were required to do 'wall sits' as a form of punishment for behavior.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 5, 2025
- Correction verified:
- May 12, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Apr 7, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
During the investigation it was found that parents are not given access to enter the operation's back room, at will, during operational hours while their child is in care.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 5, 2025
- Correction verified:
- May 12, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 7, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that the infants in care were not receiving prompt attention to their needs, such as feeding or diapering.
In plain English: Infant care must include regular care by the same caregiver when possible, individual attention such as talking, playing, and holding, comforting infants who are upset, and prompt attention to feeding and diapering. The area must be kept free of objects infants or toddlers could choke on, and an infant may never be left unsupervised. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 5, 2025
- Correction verified:
- May 12, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 7, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that caregivers have grabbed child as a way to redirect behavior.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 5, 2025
- Correction verified:
- May 12, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium · Mar 25, 2025 · Assessment
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
It was found that a former employee and former director who are no longer associated with the operation were not made inactive within 7 days of leaving.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 28, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Apr 3, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
A former director was not inactivated within 7 days of no longer being associated with the operation.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 29, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
When evaluating the child safety alarm on the transportation van, the alarm did not work and the device appears to not be active. The driver communicated the alarm does not work and needs to be replaced.
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:
- Mar 31, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Apr 3, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file did not have any health statement nor any choice checked in health statement section of the admission form.
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:
- Feb 12, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 4, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jul 25, 2024 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During the inspection, it was found that the annual fire inspection was not conducted. The last inspection was conducted as 6/16/23.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 23, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 19, 2024 · Assessment
746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
It was found that no qualified temporary director was designated during the director's absence starting March.
In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
During inspection on 08/07/2023, the operation did not have sanitation inspection completed as required per minimum standards.
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:
- Aug 30, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During inspection on 08/07/2023, the operation did not have fire marshal inspection completed as required per minimum standards.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 30, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 9, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Empire Academy Inc; 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).