Grace Kids Academy
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77034 · Texas operation #834882
Record summary
2 high-risk · 9 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 12 inspections, 1 investigation and 1 assessment); last inspection Jul 14, 2026.
2 of 9 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
- 14505 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034
- Phone
- (713) 363-2516
- Website
- mygrace.com/daycare
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 191 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 30, 2004; the permit has conditions
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, 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
Jul 14, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 17, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
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: A tile was observed missing in the toddler classroom. Note: A photo was taken and the tile replaced during the inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.
State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"
Inspector's note: Three school age students were observed using tablets during nap time. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 14, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 7, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.
State rule 746.303(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Director"
Inspector's note: The operation did not report a change in director that occurred October 31st, 2025.
Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified by the state Dec 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 19, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 1, 2025: 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: One infant was observed without the required safety straps while seated inside of the lunch table. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected Aug 1, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 16, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"
Inspector's note: The toddler caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for.
Corrected Jul 16, 2025, verified by the state Aug 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 20, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The outdoor play area must be fenced.
State rule 746.4305 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space"
Inspector's note: The operations splash time activity space was observed without the required fence. Note: Photos were taken.
Corrected Jun 20, 2025, verified by the state Jul 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 16, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operations fire inspection expired 03/26/2025.
Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 1, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 18, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
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: 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.
Corrected Mar 18, 2025, verified by the state Apr 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: One record did not contain a completed emergency contact.
Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 17, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 11, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 4, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 18 visits and 17 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: Grace Kids Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #834882.
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