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America's Choice Children's Center

8116 ANTOINE DR, Houston, TX 77088-2802

Operation number:
1646841
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:
153
License effective:
February 23, 2017
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814452221
Email:
ACCC5@OUTLOOK.COM
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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 18 available inspections for America's Choice Children's Center from October 27, 2021 through January 30, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 30, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 77088

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.33
Local median
1.07

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
39%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
72%
Local median
51%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.33

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The director's attendance records were not available during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation successfully repaired the playground gate; however, the old replaced gate was left leaning against the fence in the play area. CCR also observed broken concrete, a rug that had bunched up, and a broken scooter in the play area, all of which were accessible to the children.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A group of children specified age group 12-17 months old the caregiver allowed children to watch a video on a tablet that was hanging on the wall while children waited for lunch. Corrected: When the caregiver turned it off and read a book to the children.
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation playground does not have the required six inch of surfacing around the play structure.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for a caregiver. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four caregivers lacked the educational requirements on file.
Correction deadline
November 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Some of admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One personnel file lacked the required notarized affidavit on file.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation training for the 2nd director was last completed on 03/07/21.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that all the children were not accounted for when they exited the van into the operation.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence that the caregiver, who parked the vehicle, did not have a list of the children when this incident occurred.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 15 children napping, ages 15 months to 2 years old with one caregiver. The specified age group was 2 years old. With this specified age group one caregiver can supervise 11 children. This was corrected at inspection when the youngest child was moved to the infant classroom.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One food allergy plan observed did not include the parent signature.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The outdoor area observed did not have adequate amount of mulch near the grounded area of the slide. The mulch observed was displaced, and/or removed due to rain or lack of maintenance on three separates areas of the playground. The mulch observed was less than 9 inches.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There are nails observed protruding from a wooded gate that posed as a hazard to children in care. There was a broken board observed hanging from the wooded gate. A water hose was observed unraveled which poses as a tripping hazard.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five staff files observed contained training from an online source.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One child's file observed did not include the child's physician information for contact in case of an emergency. The child's file did not contain the physician's name, address, and/or telephone number. The child's file did not contain the emergency care facility either.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(11)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file observed did not include a health statement. The child's enrollment date is documented as 05/31/2022.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A total of five infant feeding instructions were observed that were not updated. Infant feeding instructions observed were dated: -09/01/2022 -09/06/2022 -08/31/2022 -09/27/2022 -09/19/2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)