9561 FM 1960 RD W, Houston, TX 77070 · (281) 955-7160 · State permit no. 857648
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Whiz Children's Academy for 18 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 14 routine inspections and 11 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 5 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.2207 (2 times, most recently Jan 4, 2024).
The state lists Whiz Children's Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips, Night Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 18 violations, newest first
5 rules cited at Whiz Children's 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 · Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation failed to abide by the 18 months rule difference when a mixed age group classroom was observed with 15 children including a 5 months old and 6 years old combined.
In plain English: In a center with 13 or more children in care, infants may be grouped with older children only if the oldest child in the group is no more than 18 months older than the youngest. Centers with 12 or fewer children in care may combine ages under a separate rule. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 13, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A 4-month-old infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier clipped to their chest during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clip attachment from the pacifier.
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:
- Sep 24, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Oct 10, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 5, 2024 · Inspection
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
An employee was observed present inside the operation without having their background check submitted. This was address with the director, the caregiver was confirmed left the premise while on site
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:
- Sep 5, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 6, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 5, 2024 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver present in the infant classroom was observed having their backrground check status "Inactive" during the inspection. This was address with the director, the caregiver was confirmed left the premise while on site
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:
- Sep 5, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 6, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 4, 2024 · Inspection
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
The television was observed being left on for over one hour during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and turned off the TV during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 4, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jan 4, 2024 · Inspection
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The television in the Pre-K/ School Age classroom was observed being left on during rest time. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and turned off the television.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 11, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 4, 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
Supervision was not maintained when a caregiver in the 2-year-old classroom was observed standing in the hallway outside of the classroom and not supervising children during nap time.
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:
- Jan 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 11, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 4, 2024 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy plan for one child age 2yo was observed missing from the admission information forms.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 4, 2024 · Inspection
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two employees and the director's files were reviewed and observed missing the proof of high school or equivalence documentation in their personnel files.
In plain English: Each caregiver must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma, a high school equivalent, or a high school certificate of coursework completion, in addition to meeting the standards for all employees. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 4, 2024 · Inspection
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Sleeping space in the Pre-k/ School-age classroom was observed not adequately arranged when there were no spaces observed between the children's nap cots. This was corrected when the napping area was rearranged.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 4, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium Low · Jan 19, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, although the operational policies stated parents are welcome to visit the operation at any times, the operation is implementing closed door policies with no wirtten explanation to the parents who have their child enrolled at this operation.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 25, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 31, 2022 · Inspection
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The monthly playground inspection was not conducted for the playground at the operation
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 31, 2022 · Inspection
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The daily playground check list was observed not completed for the current date 3/31/2022. This was corrected, the person in charge completed the playground check list and documented in the form.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 31, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 31, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Supervision for children was not maintained when there were no teacher in the Toddlers Classroom with 7 children ages 2-3yo was observed present, two of the children were observed napping when CCR inspector entered the classroom.
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:
- Mar 31, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 31, 2022 · Inspection
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
The annual training for one caregiver was observed missing 17 hours of the annual training period 11/20-11/21.
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:
- Apr 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 31, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Mar 31, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
The operational polciies was reviewed and observed missing the information related to the duration for physical indoor/outfoor activities for the children in care.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 31, 2022 · Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The gate to cover the electrical AC units in the outdoor area was observed left open. The smaller playground was observed having puddles of water standing on concrete surface where children are accessible to This was corrected when the gate for the AC units were closed and locked, the director removed the standing water in the playground area.
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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 31, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Mar 31, 2022 · Inspection
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
The liabilty insurance for the child care center was obseved expired on 3/30/2022.
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 · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 31, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Whiz Children's 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).