The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Summary
This summary covers 32 available inspections for American Heritage Academy and Childcare from December 2, 2021 through June 2, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 10, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
Four later inspections, from December 15, 2025 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
32
6 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
28
4 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
25
2 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
4
Last 36 months
Local comparison
32 total inspections vs 17.5 local median in 77471
Compared to 14 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.88
Local median
0.88
0.88This provider
0.88Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
34%
Local median
35%
34%This provider
35%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
34%
Local median
37%
34%This provider
37%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
4
Local average
2.5
4This provider
2.5Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
There were two classrooms in the facility that did not have the evacuation relocation posted on the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director posted the fire evacuation plan in both classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Official code
746.5207(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There is one out of four vehicles that is not equipped with the child safety alarm that is currently transporting children.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant under 12 months of age was asleep in a crib with a pacifer clip attached to them while asleep.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children were observed to not have water made avaliable to them during their outside time.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Official code
746.3301(f)(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There is one out of eleven children records that does not have a current immunization on file.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
There was a hole in the wall by a toddler table accessible to children that left sheet rock exposed. There is also peeling paint down low enough to be accessible to children.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operation was unable to provide a copy of their transportation emergency plan.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
The caregiver inside the school age classroom did not know the correct number of children in their care. ** Teacher was informed of her correct count while at inspection.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The school age classroom was out of ratio. There were 30 children in the classroom with a SAG of 6 to 8 years old. * This was corrected at inspection by moving 4 children to a different classroom. **
Correction deadline
June 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A 4 month infant had a soft toy book in their arms while sleeping. Inspector removed toy from crib.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During inspection, 6 school age children walked into infant classroom with 10 infants present. The youngest infant was 4 months old.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During my arrival I saw a 5 year old child walked into the center from a transportation van without a caregiver into the center lobby. There was no one in the lobby. There were many times school age children were seen in the hallways without caregivers in the hallways with them.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During walk through the infant room had 10 infants ranging in age from 4 months to 22 months. Note: A second caregiver did not come in the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on evidence collected during the investigation, all parents were not given access to entire center until March 29, 2022.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director failed to notify parents that an 8 month old and an 18 month old infant were left alone on March 23rd for 1.5 minutes, where the older infant scratched up the 8 month old infant's face. The director did not help caregivers maintain compliance with proper supervision of children. Children were allowed to walk out of the classroom without supervision.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on evidence collected during investigation, on March 23rd video footage shows that 2 infants, ages 8 and 18 months were left alone in a classroom for 1 1/2 minutes. The caregiver walked out of the class and then walked back by class 30 seconds later without regard.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
The two slides located on the playground have 4 bolts sticking out of pipes that support the platform of the top of the slide. Each of the bolts stick out approximately 1/2 inch. The bolts are 5 feet off the ground and could catch a child's clothing. A child could also run into these bolts sticking out causing injury.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Official code
746.4601(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The mulch surfacing on the playground with the slides is very thin. It appears to be an inch in depth. The side platform on this playground is over 5 1/2 feet tall.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The toddler classroom had 5 bottles/cups not labeled with names of the children it belonged to.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler