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Bethel's Family Christian Academy

14442 Fonmeadow Dr, Houston, TX 77035 · Harris County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Bethel's Family Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 277 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 13). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #433 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #433 of 882 centers in Houston
5High risk
5Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 12 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Caregiver conduct3
Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 14, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection §746.5105
The operation has not had an annual fire inspection and the last fire inspection was conducted on 4/12/2025 and the reinspection was conducted on 5/02/2025
Correction verified May 19, 2026
HighApr 17, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language §746.2805(6)
Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the caregiver is using harsh language when communicating with the children during diaper changes.
Correction verified May 14, 2026
HighApr 17, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm while the children were lining up to leave the classroom.
Correction verified May 14, 2026
Medium HighDec 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One out ten caregivers did not have a first aid and rescue breathing available for review
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
Medium HighDec 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One out of ten caregivers did not have a CPR available for review.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
Medium HighDec 19, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was supervising 15 toddler children by themselves. The specified age group was 2. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver came to assist.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2026
Medium HighJan 7, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Documentation showing staff have completed 24 clock hours of training was not available to review during the inspection for 1 staff file evaluated.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025
MediumJan 7, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
The following documentation was missing from staff files evaluated: - Certificates of Current CPR and First Aid Training - Pre-Employment Affidavit Forms -Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalent
Correction verified Jan 10, 2025
Medium HighJan 8, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
The director who has been employed for less than a year did not have proof of orientation. This was corrected when the form was completed during inspection.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2024
MediumFeb 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Documentation of the most recent severe weather drill was not available for review during the inspection. Note: The provider documented the severe weather drills during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 6, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
2 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023
HighNov 3, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation §746.1201(5)
The operation failed to report suspected abuse and neglect of a child in care to DFPS.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2023
HighNov 3, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, a caregiver was aggressive and forceful to a child in care resulting in the child obtaining scratch and nail marks.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity277 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 10, 2011
DirectorBrenda Pye
Phone7137295672
State operation #1200407

Common questions

Does Bethel's Family Christian Academy take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Bethel's Family Christian Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bethel's Family Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Bethel's Family Christian Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bethel's Family Christian Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $40.80 a day for toddlers, $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Bethel's Family Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 14, 2026: “Corrections Made to Fire Inspection.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bethel's Family Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #433 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bethel's Family Christian Academy last inspected?

May 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1200407 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.