Zahiya Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Initial · permit issued December 8, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 8830 GALVESTON RD, HOUSTON, TX 77034 3921
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Initial
Permit issued: December 8, 2025
Operation number: 1821065
Licensed capacity: 54 children
Ages served: Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-03:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	4
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	4
Standards evaluated across those visits	1,968
Citations recorded	30
Record covers	October 23, 2025 – October 19, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	12
Medium	12
Medium Low	3
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

AssessmentOctober 19, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High

The operation does not have a listed director as of 7/14/2026.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentSeptember 1, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High

The operation does not have a listed director as of 7/14/2026.

Correction verified by the state on October 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 21, 20261 citation recorded1 of 145 standards cited at this visit

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High

The operations playground fence was observed with a broken panel. Note: Photos were taken.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 6, 20263 citations recorded3 of 553 standards cited at this visit

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High

The operations playground fence was observed with broken panels. Note: Photos were taken.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

A dishwasher was observed on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 20, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

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.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2026.

AssessmentNovember 21, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2025.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation did not have the required fire inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2025.

InspectionOctober 23, 202521 citations recorded21 of 1,264 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental NotificationsRisk level: Medium

The operational policy did not contain the parental notification section.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC websiteRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have the CPSC website posted.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025.

746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - EmergenciesRisk level: Medium

The operational policy did not contain a emergency section.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025.

746.501(b) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free ZoneRisk level: Low

The operational policy did not inform parents areas within 1000 feet of center is a gang free zone.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025.

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High

The playground fence was observed with missing wooden panels and broken panels. Note: A photo was taken.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and ExpulsionRisk level: Medium High

The operational policy did not contain the suspension and expulsion section.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

The operational policy did not contain the promotion of physical activity.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025.

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsRisk level: Medium

The operational policy did not contain the parent rights section.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025.

746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication ProceduresRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the emergency telephone number.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable DiseasesRisk level: Medium

The operational policy did not contain the vaccine preventable diseases section.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025.

746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent ParticipationRisk level: Medium Low

The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parent participation.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of PoliciesRisk level: Medium

The operational policy did not contain the procedures for the parent review of policies.

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2025.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesRisk level: Medium

The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

Animal excrement was observed on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC websiteRisk level: Medium

The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parents to access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline and the HHSC website.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation did not have the required fire inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and NeglectRisk level: Medium

The operational policy did not contain the preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low

The operation did not have the list of current employees posted. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbersRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025.

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.