8500 COOK RD STE H, Houston, TX 77072 · (281) 564-1064 · State permit no. 1524693
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Hope's Children Academy for 16 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 16 routine inspections and 6 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1315 (2 times, most recently Jan 9, 2024).
The state lists Hope's Children Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 16 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at Hope's Children 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 · Oct 8, 2026 · Inspection
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no light in the classroom where the school-age children were taking a nap. Note: The caregiver turned on the naptime light during the inspection.
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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Oct 8, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 8, 2026 · Inspection
746.4603(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
A spring trampoline with a jumping surface and exposed springs/frame was present at the playground and accessible to children in care.
Official text of rule 746.4603
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 16, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Oct 12, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 25, 2024 · Assessment
746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing before making certain changes, such as moving, adding or reducing indoor or outdoor space, adding a pool, changing the ages served or the hours of operation, or offering new services like transportation or field trips. Advance notice is also required for a planned closure of five or more days in a row (other than national holidays), going out of business, or a change in ownership. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 25, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jul 25, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.
In plain English: The state does not regulate which type of vehicle a center uses to transport children, but it sorts vehicles into general purpose vehicles, small school buses, and large school buses for its other transportation rules. Every vehicle must be kept in "safe operating condition" at all times, in the rule's words. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.
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:
- Feb 6, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 17, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 6, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 10, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 6, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 10, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jun 14, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
In plain English: 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 16, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jun 14, 2023 · Investigation (report)
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
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
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:
- Jun 16, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 24, 2023 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Feb 24, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Jan 25, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.
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 1, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 7, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 25, 2022 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 25, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · May 16, 2022 · Inspection
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The training files for director and driver were not available for review.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 23, 2022
- Correction verified:
- May 17, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 16, 2022 · Inspection
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.
In plain English: Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 23, 2022
- Correction verified:
- May 25, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 16, 2022 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · May 16, 2022 · Inspection
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2022
- Correction verified:
- May 17, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Hope's Children Academy; 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).