Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77034
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Grace Kids Academy for 31 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 30 routine inspections and 13 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 13 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1201 (4 times, most recently Sep 25, 2024).
The state lists Grace Kids Academy 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, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 31 violations at Grace Kids Academy, 13 fall under rules Texas weights High and 13 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 | 13 | 42% |
| Medium High | 13 | 42% |
| Medium | 5 | 16% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Grace Kids Academy had 31 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.5 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
8 rules were cited more than once at Grace Kids Academy in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.1201 High | 4 | 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 Most recent: Sep 25, 2024 · first: Feb 29, 2024 |
| 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: Jun 17, 2026 · first: Nov 12, 2021 |
| 746.2407 Medium High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Aug 1, 2025 · first: Mar 18, 2025 |
| 746.1205 High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Jul 16, 2025 · first: Oct 15, 2024 |
| 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: Jul 30, 2024 · first: Mar 29, 2024 |
| 746.307 Medium High | 2 | The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 30, 2024 · first: Jul 26, 2024 |
| 746.701 Medium | 2 | 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 Most recent: Jul 30, 2024 · first: Feb 29, 2024 |
| 746.2805 High | 2 | No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text Most recent: Mar 4, 2024 · first: Mar 4, 2024 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 | 13 | 21 | 17 |
| 2025 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
43 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Inspection | 461 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 3 | 1 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Inspection | 2 | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Inspection | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Inspection | 328 | 1 |
| May 16, 2025 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Inspection | 251 | None |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Inspection | 354 | 2 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Inspection | 146 | None |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Investigation (self-report) | 2 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Inspection | 5 | 1 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 6 | None |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Inspection | 446 | 1 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 5 | 4 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Investigation (self-report) | 3 | 2 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Inspection | 3 | None |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 5 | 1 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 3 | 3 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 3 | 2 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 14, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 5 | None |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Inspection | 631 | None |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Inspection | — | None |
| May 31, 2023 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| May 19, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Inspection | 615 | 1 |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Inspection | 572 | 2 |
Medium High · Jun 17, 2026 · Inspection
A tile was observed missing in the toddler classroom. Note: A photo was taken and the tile replaced during the inspection.
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Medium · Jun 17, 2026 · Inspection
Three school age students were observed using tablets during nap time. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
In plain English: Centers 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
Medium High · Oct 7, 2025 · Investigation (report)
The operation did not report a change in director that occurred October 31st, 2025.
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
Medium High · Aug 1, 2025 · Inspection
One infant was observed without the required safety straps while seated inside of the lunch table. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
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High · Jul 16, 2025 · Inspection
The toddler caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for.
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Medium High · Jun 20, 2025 · Inspection
The operations splash time activity space was observed without the required fence. Note: Photos were taken.
In plain English: The outdoor activity space must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet high. Exceptions include programs that only offer after-school care in a public school classroom, programs that only offer alternate care or get-well care, and spaces used only by children five and older. Official rule text
High · May 16, 2025 · Assessment
The operations fire inspection expired 03/26/2025.
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 · Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection
One infant was observed seated inside of a feeding table without the required straps. Note: This was corrected when the infant was moved to a seat with straps.
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Medium High · Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection
One record did not contain 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 · Oct 15, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support two students were unsupervised when they exited the classroom via a bathroom door.
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High · Sep 25, 2024 · Inspection
One toddler student was observed standing inside of chair at the lunch table. The child was able to remove themselves from straps. Note: Child was removed from lunch table.
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Medium High · Aug 2, 2024 · Inspection
One of nine records did not contain updated immunizations.
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
High · Jul 30, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child left unsupervised during a field trip to the rodeo.
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High · Jul 30, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child being left unsupervised.
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High · Jul 30, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found at the lost and found booth during a field trip to the Rodeo. The child was unattended for approximately 30 minutes.
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Medium · Jul 30, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not completed.
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High · Jul 26, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver did not provide first aid to an injured student.
Official text of rule 746.3607
Medium High · Jul 26, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parents of an injury.
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High · Mar 29, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report an injury to a child.
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High · Mar 4, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulled a childs ear.
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High · Mar 4, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
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High · Mar 4, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child in care was inappropriately disciplined.
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Medium · Feb 29, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed.
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High · Feb 29, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
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Medium High · Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection
A caregiver wiped an infants nose and proceeded to change another infants diaper without handwashing.
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
Medium High · Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection
The infant classroom is using the same sink for bottle washing and hand washing.
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
Medium High · May 31, 2023 · Inspection
During the walkthrough of the pre-k classroom children were observed sleeping on the mats blocking the entrance. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the caregiver rearranged the mats away from the door.
In plain English: Cots and mats must not block entrances or exits, must not be left out where they get in the way of other activities, and must leave enough room for caregivers to walk and work between them. Each child and caregiver must be able to reach a walkway without stepping on or over other children's cots or mats, and the setup must let the caregiver supervise every child in the group. Official rule text
Medium High · May 31, 2023 · Inspection
The operation does not have a designated director.
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 · Nov 7, 2022 · Inspection
7 out of 8 infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not dated and signed by parent for the month of October.
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 · Nov 12, 2021 · Inspection
During inspection, nap mats were lacking labels.
In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text
Medium High · Nov 12, 2021 · Inspection
During inspection, one changing table pad in the young toddler classroom was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
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