Avalon Academy
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77006 ยท Texas operation #233062
Record summary
8 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (8 citations in all, from 2 inspections); last inspection Jul 21, 2026.
0 of 8 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 1616 Indiana St, Houston, TX 77006
- Phone
- (713) 524-1174
- Website
- www.avalonacademy.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 147 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 12, 1990; the permit has conditions
- Director
- LaTonya Crawley
- Programs
- School Age Care, After School Care, Skill Classes
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jul 21, 2026: Inspection
7 citations.
Medium-high risk The operation must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection by the local health authority, or proof one is not available.
State rule 746.3401(c)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us"
Inspector's note: The operation failed to maintain formal, written documentation proving that a standard health and sanitation inspection is not required the operation.
Corrected Aug 11, 2026, verified by the state Aug 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"
Inspector's note: The operation failed to maintain the cleanliness of its rugs, floors, and walls.
Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Jul 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"
Inspector's note: The operation failed to securely mount the electric fan to the wall, creating an immediate physical hazard within the infant care area
Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
State rule 746.4807(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap"
Inspector's note: The swing sets feature an improper layout where their operational use zones overlap directly with the use zones of the slide structures.
Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
State rule 746.2206(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities"
Inspector's note: The operation failed to provide a designated group of children with their required two daily opportunities for outdoor play
Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Stationary play equipment must have a clear 'use zone' around it, measured as the rules require.
State rule 746.4803 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment"
Inspector's note: The outdoor playground area contains several pieces of stationary equipment that lack the mandatory six-foot use zone around their perimeters.
Corrected Jul 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.
State rule 746.501(a)(18) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity"
Inspector's note: The operation failed to include all required information within its operational policy regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Jul 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 9, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Medication may not be given after its expiration date.
State rule 746.3805(b)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date"
Inspector's note: During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The injection has been expired since Janurary 18, 2025.
Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Avalon Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #233062.
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