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Whiz Kids Playhouse

16610 CHARTERSTONE DR, Houston, TX 77070-1976

Operation number:
1699142
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:
149
License effective:
June 1, 2020
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 AM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Phone:
2813769955
Email:
info@whizkidsplayhouse.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 38 available inspections for Whiz Kids Playhouse from October 25, 2021 through June 12, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 10, 2025 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from April 2, 2026 through June 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
38

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

38 total inspections vs 8 local median in 77070

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.71
Local median
1.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
37%
Local median
45%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
53%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.35

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: Health or food records
Report finding
One child file did not have the current health statement on file available for reviee during the inspection.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The changing diaper surface was observed having Clorox wipes, Lysol spray bottle and extra diaper supplies that are accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the supplies were removed from the diaper changing surface.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 5 months old infant was observed sleeping on the bouncer during the inspection walk through. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the bouncer during the inspection.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The nap cot with number labeled was observed not match with the list of the children names posted on the wall in the Schoolers classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and updated the list of the children names.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A two months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and removed the infant from the restricted device.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two infants ages 14-18 months old from Baby Senior Room were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys during the investigation inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge was informed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation after being informed by the parent that the child was seen by a healthcare professional for the incident that occurred on 4/23/23.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is confirmed that the Incident/Illness Report for the incident that occurred to a child's injury was never shared and signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One employee with background check status "Inactive" since 8/10/2022 was observed present in the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Toddler classroom and Pre-K classroom were observed to have water stain from the ceiling and the carpet was not intalled properly that can cause tripping hazard.
Correction deadline
March 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to confirm that the caregiver in Schoolers Classroom was yelling, cursing, and calling children names while supervising them at the operation.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, child was sent home with soiled shorts.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The First Aid kit was observed not available in one transportation van at the operation. This was corrected, a first aid kit was added to the van during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The infant feeding intructions for one infants was observed not current, last certification date was noted 1/3/22.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The personnel and training records for the employees was observed not being maintained.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The annual training for the director of the operation was observed missing 11 hours of training under the following topics as specified in subchapter 746.1311 of Minimum Standards.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An 8 month old Infant was observed sleeping on the electrical bouncer during the walkthrough of the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, Child Care Regulatory office was not notified regarding the positive cases for COVID for the employees at this operation.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, supervision for children in care was not maintained when a caregiver left the children unattended.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 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: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver in charge when the director not present did not meet their task required when additional information requested for the investigation was not provided timely. It is also confirmed that parents were having difficulties reaching out to the operation when the director is out of office.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a)(4) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority
Official code
746.1013(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a school age caregiver did not interacting with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was cursing at the children and threated to whip them. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was humiliating a child by calling them names.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(7)
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Menu was observed not posted in the front lobby of the operation during the inspection. This was corrected, the menu was posted during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Official code
746.401(6)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the operation violating this standard by placing a school age child 10 years old in the infant classroom on 10/24/2021.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 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
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the incident report form 7239 was not completed properly for the incidents occurred on 10/24/2021 when a child sustained an injury on the playground and a child was throwing a baby bouncer toward a caregiver and the infants in care.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not implemented when a school age child was placed in the school age classroom for redirection purposes although there was a adult not responsible for a group of children they sent them with the assistant director whom was in the infant classroom. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was using their personal cellphone to send text messages to another employee informing them of an altercation at the operation instead of possibly intervening it.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2022
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, parents were not informed nor allowed to come inside the daycare center after the Emergency Rules were lifted.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Official code
746.501(b)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, supervision was not maintained when a child was confirmed occasionally run out of the classroom without the primary caregiver's permission. It was confirmed that there were several times the child ran out of the classroom, and the primary caregiver was not aware.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)