Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.29
- Local median
- 0.47
Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston
5200 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77004-5808
- Operation number:
- 1553742
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 31
- License effective:
- May 1, 2015
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 7139844950
- Email:
- info@discoverykidsofhouston.com
- Website:
- www.discoverykidsofhouston.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston from December 2, 2021 through September 25, 2025.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 6, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from October 9, 2024 through September 25, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 19
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77004
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.58
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
October 24, 2023February 6, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 24, 2023February 6, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- Official code
- 746.2505(4)(A)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A plastic swimming pool on the playground was observed having a hole in it, a play house was observed having a hole in the roof, trash(plastic food wrappings) was observed on the playground accessible to children.
- Correction deadline
- February 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
- Official code
- 746.4751(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Cleaning supplies including Clorox, dish soap, and /Comet was observed sitting on the floor of restroom used by children aaccessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed removing the chemicals and making them inaccesible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 746.3407(13)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3807(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.
- Correction deadline
- February 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- February 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
- Official code
- 746.5307(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no current fire inspection available for review during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
- Official code
- 746.5207(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)(5)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide. This was corrected during inspection when director printed and placed a first aid guide in the first aid kit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated water activity permissiont.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
- Official code
- 746.605(10)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated special needs statement.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
- Official code
- 746.605(13)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated modifications.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
- Official code
- 746.605(13)(B)(i)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- October 31, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.2421(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
- Official code
- 746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
- Official code
- 746.605(16)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Caregiver was observed using cell phone while caring for infants during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed putting away the cell phone.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
- Official code
- 746.1203(3)(D)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Children under 2 years of age was observed having screen time. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from children and allowing the music to play.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
- Correction deadline
- February 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 6, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.2421(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- A 1-year-old child was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child(ren) another activity to participate in.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 746.2207(a)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- There was no parent notification available for review during inspection that an animal (dog) was present at the center. This was corrected during inspection when the dog was seen being picked up and remove from the operation during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
- Official code
- 746.3901(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- December 6, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
- Official code
- 746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 6, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
- Official code
- 746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 746.3903(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report