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Licensed Center · Texas

Zahiya Academy

8830 Galveston Rd, Houston

Last inspected Sep 1, 2026 · Map

1 deficiency cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
54
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:30 AM-03:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Initial
Issued
Dec 8, 2025
Phone
8324004518

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

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.

2High risk
11Medium-high risk
12Medium risk
3Medium-low risk
1Low risk
4Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 1, 2026 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Designating Director
    Inspector's note: The operation does not have a listed director as of 7/14/2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-15.
Sep 1, 2026 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Designating Director
    Inspector's note: The operation does not have a listed director as of 7/14/2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-15.
Sep 1, 2026 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Designating Director
    Inspector's note: The operation does not have a listed director as of 7/14/2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-15.
Sep 1, 2026 · Assessment
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 21, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: The operations playground fence was observed with a broken panel. Note: Photos were taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
Aug 21, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: The operations playground fence was observed with a broken panel. Note: Photos were taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
Apr 8, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 6, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: A dishwasher was observed on the playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-27.
  • Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
    Inspector's note: A two year old student was observed seated in a high chair without the required safety straps. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-06.
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: The operations playground fence was observed with broken panels. Note: Photos were taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-27.
Jan 20, 2026 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-01-27.
Nov 21, 2025 · Assessment
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-01.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have the required fire inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-12-01.
Oct 23, 2025 · Inspection
21 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have the CPSC website posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain the vaccine preventable diseases section. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parents to access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline and the HHSC website. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain the preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain the parent rights section. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parent participation. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have the list of current employees posted. Note: This was corrected during the inspection. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain a emergency section. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not inform parents areas within 1000 feet of center is a gang free zone. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain the promotion of physical activity. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
    Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have emergency telephone numbers posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
    Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the emergency telephone number. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain the procedures for the parent review of policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: The playground fence was observed with missing wooden panels and broken panels. Note: A photo was taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Critical Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain the suspension and expulsion section. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have the required fire inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain the parental notification section. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: Animal excrement was observed on the playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-06.

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