Grace Kids Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 30, 2004

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 14505 GULF FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77034 5360
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 30, 2004
Operation number: 834882
Licensed capacity: 191 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	30
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	12
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,871
Citations recorded	31
Record covers	November 12, 2021 – July 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	13
Medium High	13
Medium	5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 17, 20262 citations recorded2 of 461 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium

Three school age students were observed using tablets during nap time. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

A tile was observed missing in the toddler classroom. Note: A photo was taken and the tile replaced during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 7, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not report a change in director that occurred October 31st, 2025.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 1, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

One infant was observed without the required safety straps while seated inside of the lunch table. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 16, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

The toddler caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 20, 20251 citation recorded1 of 328 standards cited at this visit

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High

The operations splash time activity space was observed without the required fence. Note: Photos were taken.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentMay 16, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

The operations fire inspection expired 03/26/2025.

Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 251 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 18, 20252 citations recorded2 of 354 standards cited at this visit

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

One record did not contain a completed emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 146 standards cited at this visit

ReportOctober 15, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 25, 20241 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionAugust 2, 20241 citation recorded1 of 446 standards cited at this visit

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

One of nine records did not contain updated immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 30, 20244 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not completed.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 26, 2024Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parents of an injury.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPRRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 29, 20241 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report an injury to a child.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 4, 20243 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child in care was inappropriately disciplined.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulled a childs ear.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 29, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 24, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily FluidsRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver wiped an infants nose and proceeded to change another infants diaper without handwashing.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High

The infant classroom is using the same sink for bottle washing and hand washing.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 631 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJuly 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 31, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or ExitsRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection.

746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High

The operation does not have a designated director.

Correction verified by the state on June 29, 2023.

ReportMay 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 7, 20221 citation recorded1 of 615 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

7 out of 8 infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not dated and signed by parent for the month of October.

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022.

InspectionJune 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 12, 20212 citations recorded2 of 572 standards cited at this visit

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

During inspection, one changing table pad in the young toddler classroom was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

During inspection, nap mats were lacking labels.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2021.

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.