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Licensed Center · Texas

Grace Kids Academy

14505 Gulf Fwy, Houston

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
191
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
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
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jul 30, 2004
Phone
7133632516

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

13High risk
13Medium-high risk
5Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
30Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jul 14, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 17, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
    Inspector's note: Three school age students were observed using tablets during nap time. Note: This was corrected during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: A tile was observed missing in the toddler classroom. Note: A photo was taken and the tile replaced during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Oct 14, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 7, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Report Change in Director
    Inspector's note: The operation did not report a change in director that occurred October 31st, 2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-04.
Aug 19, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 1, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
    Inspector's note: One infant was observed without the required safety straps while seated inside of the lunch table. Note: This was corrected during inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-01.
Jul 16, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: The toddler caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-16.
Jun 20, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: The operations splash time activity space was observed without the required fence. Note: Photos were taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-20.
May 16, 2025 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The operations fire inspection expired 03/26/2025. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-13.
Apr 1, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-18.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
    Inspector's note: One record did not contain a completed emergency contact. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-21.
Dec 17, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 11, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 15, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-11.
Oct 10, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 25, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-25.
Sep 4, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 4, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 3, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 19, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 2, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
    Inspector's note: One of nine records did not contain updated immunizations. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-09.
Jul 30, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not completed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-20.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-20.
  • Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-20.
  • Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-20.
Jul 26, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-21.
  • Critical AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parents of an injury. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-21.
Jun 26, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 24, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 11, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 29, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report an injury to a child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-19.
Mar 4, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulled a childs ear. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-06.
  • Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-23.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child in care was inappropriately disciplined. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-06.
Feb 29, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
  • Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
    Inspector's note: The infant classroom is using the same sink for bottle washing and hand washing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-31.
  • Critical Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
    Inspector's note: A caregiver wiped an infants nose and proceeded to change another infants diaper without handwashing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-31.
Jan 14, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 25, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 21, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 6, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 31, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Designating Director
    Inspector's note: The operation does not have a designated director. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-07.
  • Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
May 19, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.