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Bethany Christian Academy

7304 HOMESTEAD RD, Houston, TX 77028-3027

Operation number:
1676661
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:
100
License effective:
November 8, 2018
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7136331101
Email:
bcacademyhouston@gmail.com

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 41 available inspections for Bethany Christian Academy from January 5, 2022 through March 27, 2026.

21 inspections recorded violations, with 58 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 27, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in eight inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
41

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
58

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
37

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
7

Last 36 months

Local comparison

41 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 77028

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.41
Local median
1.69

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
39%
Local median
41%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
51%
Local median
49%

Repeated topics

This provider
7
Local average
2.83

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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25. 6 previous extensions have been completed for this deficiency that was originally cited on 11/5/25.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation needs documentation for the unitary surfacing used on the playground and make available to both parents and CCR upon request.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Official code
746.4913
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The director failed to document fire drills for the months of July, August and September 2025.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
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
The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 10 children's files is missing the health statement.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A child had a cell phone watching a movie in the classroom. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the child hand in the phone.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The CPSC recall list was last certified in February 2024. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director re-certified.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Condition four was not being followed when the director allowed a caregiver to conducted the transportation checklist. Corrected: When director and I talked about the condition four and her doing the checklist.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers had online CPR training and it was not done in person with a manikin.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
One caregiver did not have documentation that they received the center policies or the updated policy for condition two. The caregiver was hired 6-13-2019.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One caregiver did not have an affidavit that was notarized.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have the required information for receiving orientation. The orientation form was not signed by an director or someone at the operation that gave the orientation.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Official code
746.901(6)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One caregiver did not have information on how they meet education qualifications.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher on the van was empty and needs to be serviced and needs to be approved by the local or state fire marshal.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation didi not ensure that the fire extinguisher on the van had been serviced.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have the most updated inspection report posted, the last inspection form posted was from 7/14/2023.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregiver hired 7/27/23 and 2/2/24 caring for children 24 months and younger did not have preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, early childhood brain development and SIDS.
Correction deadline
March 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Official code
746.1305(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation last updated the Children's Products on 1/1/2023.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Official code
746.901(6)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregiver did not have any documentation that they attended orientation.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(10)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have an observation completed for the month of January.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A three year old child walked out of the classroom and walked to the classroom next door without the caregivers knowing.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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 activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director is not ensuring that the caregivers in the building are following minimum standards.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was not good judgment of the caregivers when they allowed children to run around the classroom and allow children to walk around and eat popcorn.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The school age caregiver was not aware of the children's ages, one of the caregivers in the toddler classroom was unaware of the children's ages. The caregivers did not have information showing children's ages.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The school age children were watching a movie while eating snack.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
They was a mixed age group of children in the lunch room in the morning, the ages of the children were 6 months to 3 years old. The youngest child from the oldest child was a 18 months difference. Corrected: When the infants went to their classroom and the rest of the children went to their classroom
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Official code
746.4203
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child is missing their immunization records.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children are missing a health statement from their doctor.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
In one classroom their was 14 children with two caregivers. The youngest child was 10 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old. The oldest child was 18 months older then the youngest child. Corrected: When the two groups slip and the older children went to their classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of abuse.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 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: Background screening
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver with access to children in care did not have a current eligible background check.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined two children in care by use of harsh language, aggressively grabbing and pulling and by striking a child with an instrument.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that caregivers present in the classroom did not intervene or report inappropriate discipline by another caregiver.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 out of 6 infants on bottle only need written feeding instructions signed and dated by the parent.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During opening time, children are eating breakfast in the cafeteria and the tv is on showing age-appropriate programming. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the investigation inspection, the person left in charge did have not access to all requested documentation.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Official code
746.1013(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The child safety alarm remains in need of repair in order to provide automatic activation when the van ignition is turned on.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
Official code
746.5625(d)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Doing the follow up the child safety alarm was still observed not to be on when the van is turned on.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
It was observed in the lunch room there was a caregiver caring for children, and her background showed pending. Note: Caregiver background is pending, Caregiver left the premises immediately.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Official code
745.621(a)(7)
View official report
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
Operational policies did not include transportation procedures at the time of the incident.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Official code
746.501(a)(14)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was left on the daycare van alone for over one hour.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 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
A list of children transported by the operation during transportation services was not completed. The operation maintained attendance for children transported by the operation utilizing an electronic attendance system located at the center.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 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)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A six-year-old child was left sleeping in the center van when a caregiver failed to thoroughly conduct a visual check of the vehicle.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
Official code
746.5625(d)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A six-year-old child was left unsupervised in a center vehicle for over an hour.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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 activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to timely notify Child Care Regulation of a situation in which a child was placed at risk.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The child safety alarm requires activation by person and is not automated based on ignition.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Parents have been prevented from visiting their children inside the operation and/or go inside. The center has a COVID policy that says they cannot come in.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Official code
746.201(7)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A child was popped on the hand by a caregiver as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Official code
746.2805(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not stated in their emergency preparedness plan how they would evacuation or relocation children 24 months and younger or any children with limited mobility. The operation did not state in their emergency preparedness address of a alternate shelter away from the center.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children did not have an address for their emergency contact.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not maintain loose-fill surfacing materials they do not have a least nine inches for the play area that is greater than five feet or less.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
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: Supervision
Report finding
When the director came to answer the front door it was observed a caregiver sitting in the middle door way of two different classrooms observing children napping.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
Official code
746.2909(5)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
In the toddler and infant classroom the lights were off during naptime and you were unable to see the children when walking into the classroom. Corrected: In the toddler classroom the caregiver turned on some lights to see the children while napping.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver has an expired First Aid card. Expired on 10.4.2021.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver has an expired CPR card. Expired on 10.4.2021.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One out of four children records reviewed is missing emergency contact information.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)