Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
160
License effective:
March 30, 2026
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2817411743
Email:
theinwoodacademy@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Summary
This summary covers 34 available inspections for Inwood Daycare & Learning Center from July 3, 2024 through July 7, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved parent rights.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
Three later inspections, from May 13, 2026 through July 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
34
12 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
33
8 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
23
5 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
8
Last 36 months
Local comparison
34 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 77088
Compared to 18 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.97
Local median
1.07
0.97This provider
1.07Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
32%
Local median
39%
32%This provider
39%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
38%
Local median
51%
38%This provider
51%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
8
Local average
2.33
8This provider
2.33Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
The operation failed to immediately inform the parent after an incident occurred that placed their child at risk.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation inspection, it was revealed that a child left the classroom through the exit door and was outside the operation without supervision.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
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
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered from inspections and interviews, there was sufficient evidence to determine deficiencies related to this investigation regarding prohibited punishment. A caregiver pulled, grabbed on a child, yelled at children in care, threaten and placed fear on a child by use of an instrument by using a shoe in one hand.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered from inspections and interviews, there was sufficient evidence to determine deficiencies related to the allegations. A child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2026
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
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by 2 caregivers. The required training topics are 3. administering medication.
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file lacked the updated immunization record for the child's age. This was corrected at the inspection when the parent submitted the updated record.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Based on the investigation conducted by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to determine supervision was inadequate as a child left the operation and located by a passerby.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2025
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
Based on the information obtained by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to determine that the director did not ensure the center complied with the Minimum Standards when the staff did not realize the child had been outside.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
One caregiver's file lacked the educational documentation on file.
Correction deadline
February 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2025
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children's files lacked the updated immunization record for their respective ages, and one child's file lacked an immunization record. One child's immunization record was updated during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
The tables utilized for the children to eat lunch appeared as if they had not been cleaned and disinfected. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cleaned and disinfected the tables before lunch was served.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Upon arrival to the operation, the television was on There was a child under 2 years in care. This was corrected at the inspection when the television was turned off after it was addressed by the inspector.
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
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there is sufficient evidence to determine a child was left unsupervised on the vehicle used to transport to and from school which was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Incident records
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 an incident report form was not shared with the parent.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
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
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
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 to school.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
A notice was posted on a door that prohibited parents to enter to the classrooms. This was removed by the director.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Official code
746.201(7)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Four school age children wandered away to the hallway. Two of the children were walking down the hallway between the toddler classrooms. Two children were in the infant room.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 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: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver was in care of children; as well as, administrative duties. The caregiver was reviewing an application. In addition, the caregiver was answering the door for parents at pick up.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Official code
746.1203(3)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One vehicle used for transportation had 13 seat belts for the children to use. This vehicle transported 15 children. This left 2 children in total without a seatbelt.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
Official code
746.5613
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The written activity plan was not being followed.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
One vehicle used for transportation had 10 seat belts. This vehicle transported 14 children. The other vehicle used for transportation had 9 seat belts. This vehicle transported 16 children. Each vehicle had a child in the front passenger seat. This left 9 children in total without a seatbelt.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
Official code
746.5613
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
In one vehicle, a child aged 12 years old was sitting on the front passenger seat. In the other vehicle, a 10 year old child was sitting on the front passenger seat.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
Official code
746.5607(d)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver was in care of children; as well as, attending the front door, parents arrival, and prepping dinner.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
A fire inspection had not been conducted. The last fire inspection for previous owners was on 06/09/2023. Per the person in charge, the director was informed on it would be at least 2 weeks before an inspection is conducted.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months