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Grace Kids Academy

14505 GULF FWY, Houston, TX 77034-5360

Operation number:
834882
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:
191
License effective:
July 30, 2004
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7133632516
Email:
Mary.Jackson@mygrace.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 43 available inspections for Grace Kids Academy from November 12, 2021 through July 14, 2026.

19 inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved other violations.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
43

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
31

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
26

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

43 total inspections vs 5 local median in 77034

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.72
Local median
2.89

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
42%
Local median
50%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
68%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
2.07

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.

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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A tile was observed missing in the toddler classroom. Note: A photo was taken and the tile replaced during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Three school age students were observed using tablets during nap time. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
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)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not report a change in director that occurred October 31st, 2025.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
746.303(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One infant was observed without the required safety straps while seated inside of the lunch table. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The toddler caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operations splash time activity space was observed without the required fence. Note: Photos were taken.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operations fire inspection expired 03/26/2025.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One record did not contain a completed emergency contact.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
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
One infant was observed seated inside of a feeding table without the required straps. Note: This was corrected when the infant was moved to a seat with straps.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support two students were unsupervised when they exited the classroom via a bathroom door.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
One toddler student was observed standing inside of chair at the lunch table. The child was able to remove themselves from straps. Note: Child was removed from lunch table.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 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)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of nine records did not contain updated immunizations.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child being left unsupervised.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
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: 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 found at the lost and found booth during a field trip to the Rodeo. The child was unattended for approximately 30 minutes.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 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: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child left unsupervised during a field trip to the rodeo.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 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 information obtained during the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not completed.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parents of an injury.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.307(b)(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver did not provide first aid to an injured student.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
Official code
746.3607(2)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report an injury to a child.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child in care was inappropriately disciplined.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulled a childs ear.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The infant classroom is using the same sink for bottle washing and hand washing.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver wiped an infants nose and proceeded to change another infants diaper without handwashing.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3415(7)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation does not have a designated director.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the walkthrough of the pre-k classroom children were observed sleeping on the mats blocking the entrance. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the caregiver rearranged the mats away from the door.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
7 out of 8 infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not dated and signed by parent for the month of October.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 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)
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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During inspection, nap mats were lacking labels.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2021
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: Facility condition
Report finding
During inspection, one changing table pad in the young toddler classroom was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407