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B's Children World Academy

8605 Mesa Dr, Houston, TX 77028 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

B's Children World Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 77 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 27). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #623 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #623 of 882 centers in Houston
8High risk
12Medium High risk
5Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 16 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 13, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundDec 7, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Supervision5
Building & playground safety4
Food & feeding3
Staff ratios2
Sleep safety2
Transportation1
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Child protection1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

MediumOct 15, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle §746.5627
Is missing documentation at the child-care center that shows when your center first purchased or leased a vehicle.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2025
Medium LowOct 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record §746.1329(a)
1 staff member is missing the certificate for transportation.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
HighOct 15, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The transportation van is missing a child safety alarm.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2025
MediumOct 22, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The center's operational policies is incomplete for promotion of physical activity.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2024
MediumOct 22, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
Multiple tv's were on playing various children's programs on YouTube while children were doing activity centers. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director turned off the tv.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director is missing annual training in hazardous materials and handling emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2024
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The center's operational policy for Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and needs to include information about how we transport infants.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2024
Medium HighMar 26, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Transportation training §746.1403(a)(6)(A)
There is no documented proof of training for the contracted transportation service by the operation's owner/director.
Correction verified May 7, 2024
HighMar 26, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Children receiving transportation services from the operation are being dropped off at the elementary school in the morning before 7:08am when the school allows staff to open the doors to supervise the children. Prior to 7:08am, the school does not provide supervision, nor do they assume responsibility for the well-being of the children.
Correction verified May 7, 2024
HighNov 17, 2023InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
4 children were left unsupervised while a caregiver took a child to the restroom down the hall way. Another child walked out of the classroom to the restoom alone during the follow up inspection.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
Medium HighNov 13, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required §746.1613(a)(4)
Only the director was observed with 5 children during naptime. An additional staff person was not present in the building during nap time. Note: The director called a caregiver in who arrived during the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
Medium HighNov 13, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
A child was observed sleeping in the crib with a bottle.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
HighNov 13, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The director did not practice good judgment and was observed driving the daycare van into a parking spot. Upon entering the daycare center, 5 children were observed inside the daycare center alone with no supervision.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
HighNov 13, 2023InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
3 children were left unsupervised during naptime.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
HighNov 13, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
2 infants were observed sleeping in swings. Note: This was corrected as the caregiver removed both infants from the device, placing them into a designated crib.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
HighNov 13, 2023InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
2 infants were left unsupervised in the infant classroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
Medium LowNov 13, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
1 out of 5 staff files evaluated did not contain a signed affadavit for employment.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2023
MediumNov 13, 2023InspectionChild protection
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training §746.901(10)
1 out of 5 staff files evalauted did not contain documentation of completed orientation.
Correction verified Nov 27, 2023
Medium HighNov 13, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not have a food allergy plan available for review.
Correction verified Nov 27, 2023
HighNov 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director did not ensure compliance was maintained with the minimum standards as children were left unsupervised without an additional caregiver present. Note: An additional caregiver arrived during the inspection
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
Medium HighDec 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility or assistance. Corrected: The director updated the emergency preparedness plan.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director did not have updated transportation training that expired 11/5/2022.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2022
Medium HighMay 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The operation did not have documentation of their most recent fire inspection.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
Medium HighMay 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The operation did not have any loose-fill surfacing material under the moving equipment.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2022
Medium HighMay 19, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
In the back bathroom the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mat.
Correction verified May 20, 2022
Medium HighDec 13, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child in care does not have a completed and signed food allergy plan in their file.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
Medium HighDec 13, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
There is a child in care that has a listed food allergy but there is not a list posted with the child's name and food allergy.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity77 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 26, 2001
DirectorBenetria Bateman
Phone7137918244
State operation #552838

Common questions

Does B's Children World Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are B's Children World Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does B's Children World Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does B's Children World Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask B's Children World Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has B's Children World Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 15, 2025: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does B's Children World Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #623 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was B's Children World Academy last inspected?

Sep 22, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 552838 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.