Whiz Kids Playhouse
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1699142
Whiz Kids Playhouse holds a Full Permit issued June 1, 2020. In the state's 60-month public window it has 21 inspections on record with 27 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 1, 2020
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
149 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
16610 Charterstone Dr, Houston, TX 77070-1976
The 60-month record
21
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
27
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 9 · Medium High 10 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| May 2, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Report | 2 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 27, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2022 | Report | 1 |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Report | 1 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 11, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Inspection | 4 |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Report | 1 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Report | 3 |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Report | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Report | 2 |
Deficiency records
December 10, 2025 Standard § 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child file did not have the current health statement on file available for reviee during the inspection.
Corrected: December 31, 2025
December 10, 2025 Standard § 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The changing diaper surface was observed having Clorox wipes, Lysol spray bottle and extra diaper supplies that are accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the supplies were removed from the diaper changing surface.
Corrected: December 10, 2025
December 2, 2025 Standard § 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
High Verbatim from the agency record
A 5 months old infant was observed sleeping on the bouncer during the inspection walk through. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the bouncer during the inspection.
Corrected: December 2, 2025
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The nap cot with number labeled was observed not match with the list of the children names posted on the wall in the Schoolers classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and updated the list of the children names.
Corrected: February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
A two months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and removed the infant from the restricted device.
Corrected: February 1, 2024
May 2, 2023 Standard § 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two infants ages 14-18 months old from Baby Senior Room were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys during the investigation inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge was informed.
Corrected: May 2, 2023
April 26, 2023 Standard § 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is confirmed that the Incident/Illness Report for the incident that occurred to a child's injury was never shared and signed by the parent.
Corrected: May 23, 2023
April 26, 2023 Standard § 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation after being informed by the parent that the child was seen by a healthcare professional for the incident that occurred on 4/23/23.
Corrected: May 23, 2023
February 9, 2023 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Toddler classroom and Pre-K classroom were observed to have water stain from the ceiling and the carpet was not intalled properly that can cause tripping hazard.
Corrected: March 9, 2023
February 9, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
One employee with background check status "Inactive" since 8/10/2022 was observed present in the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
Corrected: February 9, 2023
October 22, 2022 Standard § 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to confirm that the caregiver in Schoolers Classroom was yelling, cursing, and calling children names while supervising them at the operation.
Corrected: November 30, 2022
July 19, 2022 Standard § 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, child was sent home with soiled shorts.
Corrected: August 11, 2022
March 3, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
High Verbatim from the agency record
The First Aid kit was observed not available in one transportation van at the operation. This was corrected, a first aid kit was added to the van during inspection.
Corrected: March 3, 2022
March 3, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The annual training for the director of the operation was observed missing 11 hours of training under the following topics as specified in subchapter 746.1311 of Minimum Standards.
Corrected: March 24, 2022
March 3, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The infant feeding intructions for one infants was observed not current, last certification date was noted 1/3/22.
Corrected: March 10, 2022
March 3, 2022 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The personnel and training records for the employees was observed not being maintained.
Corrected: March 24, 2022
February 8, 2022 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
An 8 month old Infant was observed sleeping on the electrical bouncer during the walkthrough of the inspection.
Corrected: February 8, 2022
January 20, 2022 Standard § 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, Child Care Regulatory office was not notified regarding the positive cases for COVID for the employees at this operation.
Corrected: February 2, 2022
December 14, 2021 Standard § 746.1013(a)(4) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver in charge when the director not present did not meet their task required when additional information requested for the investigation was not provided timely. It is also confirmed that parents were having difficulties reaching out to the operation when the director is out of office.
Corrected: February 4, 2022
December 14, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, supervision for children in care was not maintained when a caregiver left the children unattended.
Corrected: February 4, 2022
December 14, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a school age caregiver did not interacting with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was cursing at the children and threated to whip them. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was humiliating a child by calling them names.
Corrected: February 4, 2022
October 29, 2021 Standard § 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Menu was observed not posted in the front lobby of the operation during the inspection. This was corrected, the menu was posted during the inspection.
Corrected: November 5, 2021
October 27, 2021 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not implemented when a school age child was placed in the school age classroom for redirection purposes although there was a adult not responsible for a group of children they sent them with the assistant director whom was in the infant classroom. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was using their personal cellphone to send text messages to another employee informing them of an altercation at the operation instead of possibly intervening it.
Corrected: January 14, 2022
October 27, 2021 Standard § 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the operation violating this standard by placing a school age child 10 years old in the infant classroom on 10/24/2021.
Corrected: January 14, 2022
October 27, 2021 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 from the DFPS investigation, the incident report form 7239 was not completed properly for the incidents occurred on 10/24/2021 when a child sustained an injury on the playground and a child was throwing a baby bouncer toward a caregiver and the infants in care.
Corrected: January 14, 2022
October 25, 2021 Standard § 746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, parents were not informed nor allowed to come inside the daycare center after the Emergency Rules were lifted.
Corrected: November 15, 2021
October 25, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, supervision was not maintained when a child was confirmed occasionally run out of the classroom without the primary caregiver's permission. It was confirmed that there were several times the child ran out of the classroom, and the primary caregiver was not aware.
Corrected: November 15, 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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