Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
Hope's Children Academy
Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 21, 2014
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 8500 COOK RD STE H, HOUSTON, TX 77072 3944
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 21, 2014
- Operation number
- 1524693
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 17 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 5 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,039 |
| Citations recorded | 16 |
| Record covers | May 16, 2022 – October 20, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 8 |
| Medium | 5 |
Visits and findings, newest first
A spring trampoline with a jumping surface and exposed springs/frame was present at the playground and accessible to children in care.
Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was no light in the classroom where the school-age children were taking a nap. Note: The caregiver turned on the naptime light during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.
Correction verified by the state on July 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.
Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.
Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.
Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.
Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The training files for director and driver were not available for review.
Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.
Correction verified by the state on May 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.