Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77018

Oak Forest Academy

1901 W 34TH ST, Houston, TX 77018 · (832) 384-5896 · State permit no. 1789695

Between Dec 19, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Oak Forest Academy for 26 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 19 routine inspections and 8 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 7 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (3 times, most recently Oct 23, 2024).

The state lists Oak Forest Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 26 violations at Oak Forest Academy, 7 fall under rules Texas weights High and 10 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High727%
Medium High1038%
Medium623%
Medium Low28%
Low14%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Oak Forest Academy had 26 violations since Dec 19, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.9 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Dec 19, 2023: Oak Forest Academy 26, Houston five-year median 11This daycare26Houston median11

Repeat issues

4 rules were cited more than once at Oak Forest Academy since Dec 19, 2023.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1205
High
3Each 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: Oct 23, 2024 · first: Jun 10, 2024
746.605
Medium Low
2Before 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: Jul 15, 2026 · first: Dec 19, 2023
746.305
High
2The 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: May 29, 2025 · first: Apr 30, 2024
746.2909
Medium High
2Cots 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
Most recent: Apr 4, 2024 · first: Feb 7, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Oak Forest Academy, 2023 to 202614202310162024632025232026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2023 (from Dec 19)114
2024101416
20256103
2026223

Every state visit

27 visits on record since Dec 19, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jul 15, 2026Inspection3803
Jul 7, 2026Inspection2None
Sep 20, 2025Investigation (report)21
Jul 7, 2025Inspection1None
Jul 3, 2025Investigation (report)1None
Jun 30, 2025Inspection—None
Jun 9, 2025Inspection553None
May 29, 2025Investigation (report)21
May 29, 2025Inspection—None
May 6, 2025Inspection—None
May 2, 2025Investigation (self-report)3None
Jan 30, 2025Inspection7261
Show 15 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Dec 13, 2024Inspection—None
Dec 6, 2024Inspection1None
Oct 25, 2024Inspection—None
Oct 23, 2024Investigation (self-report)21
Oct 22, 2024Inspection1None
Aug 16, 2024Investigation (self-report)51
Jul 23, 2024Investigation (self-report)62
Jul 16, 2024Inspection486None
Jun 10, 2024Inspection5253
May 6, 2024Inspection791
Apr 30, 2024Investigation (self-report)82
Apr 4, 2024Inspection2434
Feb 7, 2024Inspection11
Jan 19, 2024Inspection21
Dec 19, 2023Inspection12534

All 26 violations, newest first

3 rules cited at Oak Forest 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 · Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

One of the infant feeding instructions for a present child was last updated on 6.1.26.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 29, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 23, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

Three children with known allergies did not have a completed food allergy plan signed by the parent and physician.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 29, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 23, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

Three reviewed medications expired on 6.2025, 7.10.2026, and 7.26.2025

In plain English: The center must throw away medication or return it to the parent when the child leaves the center, when the medication is out of date, or when the child no longer needs it. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 29, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 23, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 20, 2025 · Investigation (report)

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

A caregiver didn't display good judgement when rolling on the floor with an infant.

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:
Nov 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 4, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 29, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation did not notify licensing of a situation that may have placed a child at risk within the two day time frame.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 7, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction: The caregiver cleaned the diaper-changing table.

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:
Jan 30, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 23, 2024 · 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

Video footage reveals that the caregivers left a child unsupervised in the classroom restroom.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 5, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 16, 2024 · 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

The caregivers on the playground were not aware of what a child was doing which case the child to injury themselves.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 14, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 23, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.4603(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

The operation allowed a child to get on a trampoline that was 4 1/2 feet in diameter which is 1/2 over the required diameter of the required trampoline.

Official text of rule 746.4603

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 24, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 23, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

The operation did not have the parent sign the incident report.

In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 25, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 20, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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High · Jun 10, 2024 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

Both caregivers stated they had 16 children, when I counted they were 17 children in the class. I the sea turtle classroom caregivers stated they had 12, when I counted they had 10 children. Corrected: When the caregiver recounted the children and updated the board in the classroom. The sea turtle class recounted their children and ensured they were all checked in on the tablet.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 10, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 10, 2024 · Inspection

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

One caregiver had online CPR training.

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:
Jun 28, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 24, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · Jun 10, 2024 · Inspection

746.1329(b)(4) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Name

A caregiver first aid and CPR card did not have the trainings name.

In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 28, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 24, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

The operation has a walker in the infant seahorse classroom which is prohibited equipment. An 8 month old infant was sitting in the walker and the walker wheels were unlocked.

In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 6, 2024
Correction verified:
May 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 30, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

The operation did not make a report when a child received medical treatment from an injury that occurred at the operation back in March 25, 2024.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 27, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 30, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids

Caregiver stated she did not use gloves when handling the child's bloody injury.

Official text of rule 746.3425

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 4, 2024 · Inspection

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

The fence on the front area of the playground is not four feet it is 3 feet and 9 inches.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 19, 2024
Correction verified:
May 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Apr 4, 2024 · Inspection

746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

The operation is using space that is not license, this space is space that was added on to the building.

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:
Apr 4, 2024
Correction verified:
May 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 4, 2024 · Inspection

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

A child in the classroom on the three floor was blocking one of the entrances. Corrected: When the child was moved to another area of the classroom by the caregiver.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Apr 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 4, 2024 · Inspection

746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

In the classroom on the three floor backpacks did not have a storage area for them, and they blocking an exit doorway.

Official text of rule 746.4505

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 9, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 9, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

During the inspection I observed a child sleeping on a nap mat that was blocking the doorway. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the child and nap mat to another area in the room.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 19, 2024 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

They was an employee in the building with a pending background check. The employee was taking supplies to classrooms.

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:
No
Correction date:
Jan 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 24, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection

746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline

The operation did not have in the operational policies on how parents could contact the local licensing office. Corrected: When the operation added the information in the operational policies.

In plain English: The 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 · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection

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

The children's files are not updated with the new ownership and did not have the new enrollment date.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 8, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection

746.4217(1) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval

The opeation did not have documentation for children being on the second floor.

Official text of rule 746.4217

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 12, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

The six new employees did not have the updated affidavit form on file.

In plain English: The 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 8, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Oak Forest Academy:

Supervision and caregiver duties

Incident reports and notices to the state

Sleep and nap time

Enrollment and attendance records

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Oak Forest 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).