Children's Choice Academy
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77075 · Texas operation #1805745
Record summary
4 high-risk · 14 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (14 citations in all, from 13 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Nov 4, 2026.
2 of 14 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
- 8405 Almeda Genoa Rd Ste Y, Houston, TX 77075
- Phone
- (281) 888-4573
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Sat, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 73 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since May 12, 2025
- Director
- Mayra Lares
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips
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
Nov 4, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 16, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"
Inspector's note: A 12 month old was observed seated in a high chair between 3:00 pm -3:30pm.
Corrected Oct 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 8, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 3, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk The operation must follow the state's rules for feeding infants.
State rule 746.2419(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink"
Inspector's note: In the infant classroom a bottle was observed on top on the diaper changing table. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Oct 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after handling or cleaning up bodily fluids.
State rule 746.3415(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids"
Inspector's note: The toddler one caregiver did not wash hands after wiping a students nose.
Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Oct 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
State rule 746.3425(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids"
Inspector's note: A caregiver in the toddler one classroom was observed wiping a childs nose without the required gloves.
Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Oct 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 21, 2026: Investigation of a report
3 citations.
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"
Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver yells at children in care as a form of discipline.
Corrected Oct 14, 2026, verified by the state Nov 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Meals must follow the required meal patterns.
State rule 746.3301(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns"
Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to suggest that fruits and vegetables are not served with meals.
Corrected Oct 21, 2026, verified by the state Nov 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
State rule 746.3313(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions"
Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the menu is not followed and substitutions are not documented.
Corrected Oct 21, 2026, verified by the state Nov 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 29, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: The building wall was observed deteriorating and chipping on the playground giving access to broken cement. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Education completed outside the U.S. must be evaluated before it counts toward a staff qualification.
State rule 746.1111 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Education Outside of U.S."
Inspector's note: One caregivers record with a start date of 9/25/25 did not contain a diploma translated to english.
Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026.
Medium risk Drills must be documented.
State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"
Inspector's note: The operations emergency practices did not have the fire drill documented for April and May. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Mar 25, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 6, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.
State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"
Inspector's note: Three infants were observed seated at the lunch table without the required safety straps. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified by the state Mar 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 28, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 23, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained in the investigation, the operation did not provide adequate supervision to school age students, resulting in bullying.
Corrected Feb 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 12, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
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 school age classroom was observed with a cracked tile. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 12, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 24, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 11, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 11, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The operation must notify the state about additional services it offers.
State rule 746.301(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Additional Services Offered"
Inspector's note: The operation added transportation January 27th, 2025th without notifying CCR. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when transportation was evaluated.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 14, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
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: Children's Choice Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1805745.
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