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Licensed Center · Texas

Harvest Christian Academy

17770 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
180
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Apr 11, 2000
Phone
2814233616

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.

17High risk
15Medium-high risk
11Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
1Low risk
23Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
    Inspector's note: Licensing did not have access to files upon arrival. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
  • Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
    Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed supervising four two year olds without a background check on file. Note: This was corrected when Caregiver left the building. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
    Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed supervising four two year olds without a background check on file. Note: This was corrected when Caregiver left the building. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
    Inspector's note: Licensing did not have access to files upon arrival. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
    Inspector's note: Licensing did not have access to files upon arrival. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
  • Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
    Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed supervising four two year olds without a background check on file. Note: This was corrected when Caregiver left the building. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection
19 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: In the infant room, one child's feeding Instruction. was not updated within 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: Out of seven records reviewed: Five lacked how they meet the education requirements. One lacked photo identification. Seven lacked documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
    Inspector's note: There are three staff that does not have staff First Aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
    Inspector's note: One vehicle transporting children did not have a first aid kit. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
    Inspector's note: All seven staff have not completed an orientation to the childcare center. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
    Inspector's note: A piece of rotating equipment does not have loose-fill surfacing installed in the use zone. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-25.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms are not on the vehicles used for transportation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Out of the ten children evaluated the following things were missing: Five lacked the date of admissions One lacked the name and telephone numbers of the persons child can be release to All lacked updated water permissions activities Six lacked the name, telephone, and addreess of the Doctor's telephone number Eight lacked the updated needs Special Needs Information Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
    Inspector's note: Diapers were being changed on a blanket which is an non-absorbent surface. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
    Inspector's note: Emergency contact information is not on the vehicles that are transporting children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: One staff does not have CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
    Inspector's note: All ten children lacked a Health Statement. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Policies Comply with Rules
    Inspector's note: The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: Immunization requirements Enrollment Procedures Criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play Parent's Right Emergency preparedness plan Vaccine requirements for staff Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
    Inspector's note: One vehicle that transports children does not have a thermometer. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
    Inspector's note: The Director has completed any transportation safety course. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-31.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: In the infant room, one child did not have written feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
    Inspector's note: One vehicle transporting children did not have a fire extinguisher. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: Electrical outlets in multiple classrooms were found without safety covers. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
    Inspector's note: One vehicle that transport children had expired antiseptic wipes. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection
19 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms are not on the vehicles used for transportation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
    Inspector's note: Emergency contact information is not on the vehicles that are transporting children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
    Inspector's note: One vehicle that transports children does not have a thermometer. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
    Inspector's note: One vehicle transporting children did not have a fire extinguisher. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
    Inspector's note: All seven staff have not completed an orientation to the childcare center. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
    Inspector's note: One vehicle transporting children did not have a first aid kit. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
    Inspector's note: The Director has completed any transportation safety course. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-31.
  • Critical Policies Comply with Rules
    Inspector's note: The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: Immunization requirements Enrollment Procedures Criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play Parent's Right Emergency preparedness plan Vaccine requirements for staff Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
    Inspector's note: Diapers were being changed on a blanket which is an non-absorbent surface. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: Out of seven records reviewed: Five lacked how they meet the education requirements. One lacked photo identification. Seven lacked documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
    Inspector's note: A piece of rotating equipment does not have loose-fill surfacing installed in the use zone. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-25.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
    Inspector's note: One vehicle that transport children had expired antiseptic wipes. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: One staff does not have CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
    Inspector's note: There are three staff that does not have staff First Aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Out of the ten children evaluated the following things were missing: Five lacked the date of admissions One lacked the name and telephone numbers of the persons child can be release to All lacked updated water permissions activities Six lacked the name, telephone, and addreess of the Doctor's telephone number Eight lacked the updated needs Special Needs Information Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: In the infant room, one child's feeding Instruction. was not updated within 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: In the infant room, one child did not have written feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: Electrical outlets in multiple classrooms were found without safety covers. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
    Inspector's note: All ten children lacked a Health Statement. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection
19 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
    Inspector's note: The Director has completed any transportation safety course. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-31.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Out of the ten children evaluated the following things were missing: Five lacked the date of admissions One lacked the name and telephone numbers of the persons child can be release to All lacked updated water permissions activities Six lacked the name, telephone, and addreess of the Doctor's telephone number Eight lacked the updated needs Special Needs Information Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
    Inspector's note: All ten children lacked a Health Statement. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
    Inspector's note: One vehicle transporting children did not have a first aid kit. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
    Inspector's note: There are three staff that does not have staff First Aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
    Inspector's note: One vehicle that transport children had expired antiseptic wipes. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Policies Comply with Rules
    Inspector's note: The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: Immunization requirements Enrollment Procedures Criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play Parent's Right Emergency preparedness plan Vaccine requirements for staff Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
    Inspector's note: One vehicle that transports children does not have a thermometer. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms are not on the vehicles used for transportation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
    Inspector's note: All seven staff have not completed an orientation to the childcare center. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
    Inspector's note: Diapers were being changed on a blanket which is an non-absorbent surface. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
    Inspector's note: Emergency contact information is not on the vehicles that are transporting children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Critical Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
    Inspector's note: A piece of rotating equipment does not have loose-fill surfacing installed in the use zone. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-25.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
    Inspector's note: One vehicle transporting children did not have a fire extinguisher. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: In the infant room, one child's feeding Instruction. was not updated within 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: Out of seven records reviewed: Five lacked how they meet the education requirements. One lacked photo identification. Seven lacked documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: Electrical outlets in multiple classrooms were found without safety covers. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: In the infant room, one child did not have written feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: One staff does not have CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 2, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 24, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
    Inspector's note: The caregiver overseeing four children did not accurately identify the ages of the children in they were responsible for. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-24.
  • Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
    Inspector's note: During the inspection, two children under 17 months old were observed in the same designated area eating their snack with children as old as 12 years old. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-24.
  • Critical Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
    Inspector's note: One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Plan on file signed by the doctor and parent available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-03.
May 15, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 7, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
    Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the director's training in this topic was last completed on 03/19/2024. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-07.
Apr 8, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
    Inspector's note: Based on the findings from the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support infants are mixed with older children. Two children under 18 months of age, were observed in the same designated area eating dinner with children as old as 12-years old. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-07.
  • Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the director allowed a newly hired employee to have unsupervised access to children without first completing the required 8-hrs of Pre-Service Training nor had the individual completed an abuse/neglect training. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-07.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, two caregivers did not have up-to-date training on this topic on 04/10/2025. One caregiver completed their training on 04/25/2025 and the other caregiver's training was last completed on 04/28/2023. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-07.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
    Inspector's note: Based on the findings from the investigation, screen time was observed while a group of children were being served and eating dinner. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-07.
Apr 3, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 31, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The current fire inspection available for review was conducted on 11/28/2023. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-17.
Nov 12, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
    Inspector's note: Based upon the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver who transported a group of children failed to follow the facilities safety precautions for loading and unloading children. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-12.
  • Critical Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
    Inspector's note: Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-12.
  • Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
    Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence to validate that Neglectful Supervision of a child occurred when a child was left on the vehicle unattended. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-31.
  • Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the driver who transported a group of children failed to conduct a walk-through and/or a visual check to all children were unloaded before disabling the alarm system in the rear of the vehicle. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-31.
May 22, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
    Inspector's note: Two caregivers who provide care for children under 24-months old did not have current SIDS/Shaken Baby & Brain Development. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-31.
Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 14, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 11, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
    Inspector's note: A 16 month old child was combined in a group where the oldest child was 7 years old. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-11.
Feb 26, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 25, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 8, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 7, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 6, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 3, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 18, 2023 · Inspection
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.