Grace Kids Academy
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 834882
Grace Kids Academy holds a Full Permit issued July 30, 2004. In the state's 60-month public window it has 30 inspections on record with 31 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 30, 2004
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
191 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
14505 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034-5360
The 60-month record
30
Inspections
1
Assessments
2
Self reports
31
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 13 · Medium High 13 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 16, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Report | 4 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Report | 2 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Report | 3 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Report | 2 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 14, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 31, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| May 19, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
June 17, 2026 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A tile was observed missing in the toddler classroom. Note: A photo was taken and the tile replaced during the inspection.
Corrected: June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three school age students were observed using tablets during nap time. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected: June 17, 2026
October 7, 2025 Standard § 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not report a change in director that occurred October 31st, 2025.
Corrected: December 4, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One infant was observed without the required safety straps while seated inside of the lunch table. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected: August 1, 2025
July 16, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
The toddler caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for.
Corrected: July 16, 2025
June 20, 2025 Standard § 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operations splash time activity space was observed without the required fence. Note: Photos were taken.
Corrected: June 20, 2025
May 16, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operations fire inspection expired 03/26/2025.
Corrected: June 13, 2025
March 18, 2025 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One record did not contain a completed emergency contact.
Corrected: March 21, 2025
October 15, 2024 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 11, 2024
September 25, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 25, 2024
August 2, 2024 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One of nine records did not contain updated immunizations.
Corrected: August 9, 2024
July 30, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 20, 2024
July 30, 2024 Standard § 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not completed.
Corrected: September 20, 2024
July 30, 2024 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 20, 2024
July 30, 2024 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 20, 2024
July 26, 2024 Standard § 746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 21, 2024
July 26, 2024 Standard § 746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parents of an injury.
Corrected: August 21, 2024
March 29, 2024 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report an injury to a child.
Corrected: June 19, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulled a childs ear.
Corrected: March 6, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child in care was inappropriately disciplined.
Corrected: March 6, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
Corrected: April 23, 2024
February 29, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
Corrected: April 12, 2024
February 29, 2024 Standard § 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed.
Corrected: April 12, 2024
January 24, 2024 Standard § 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver wiped an infants nose and proceeded to change another infants diaper without handwashing.
Corrected: January 31, 2024
January 24, 2024 Standard § 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The infant classroom is using the same sink for bottle washing and hand washing.
Corrected: January 31, 2024
May 31, 2023 Standard § 746.201(4) - Designating Director
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have a designated director.
Corrected: June 7, 2023
May 31, 2023 Standard § 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 31, 2023
November 7, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
7 out of 8 infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not dated and signed by parent for the month of October.
Corrected: November 14, 2022
November 12, 2021 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, one changing table pad in the young toddler classroom was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected: November 12, 2021
November 12, 2021 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, nap mats were lacking labels.
Corrected: November 16, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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