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Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston

5200 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77004 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 31 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 33 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (10 of 33). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 36% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston
2High risk
18Medium High risk
12Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
33 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 2, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundNov 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 2, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety10
Training & qualifications8
Other standards5
Records & paperwork5
Food & feeding3
Health & medication1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
There was no current Health Inspection report available for review during the inspection.
MediumFeb 6, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler §746.2505(4)(A)
Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2024
Medium HighFeb 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024
HighFeb 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children §746.3807(1)
Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
Cleaning supplies including Clorox, dish soap, and /Comet was observed sitting on the floor of restroom used by children aaccessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed removing the chemicals and making them inaccesible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
A plastic swimming pool on the playground was observed having a hole in it, a play house was observed having a hole in the roof, trash(plastic food wrappings) was observed on the playground accessible to children.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2024
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
HighOct 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
There was no current fire inspection available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
MediumOct 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care §746.4003(a)(1)
The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide. This was corrected during inspection when director printed and placed a first aid guide in the first aid kit.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress §746.2409(a)(3)
One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Caregiver was observed using cell phone while caring for infants during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed putting away the cell phone.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
MediumOct 24, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Children under 2 years of age was observed having screen time. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from children and allowing the music to play.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications §746.605(13)(B)(i)
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated modifications.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
MediumOct 24, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during inspection.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
MediumOct 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission §746.605(10)
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated water activity permissiont.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
MediumOct 24, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated special needs statement.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
MediumOct 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors §746.4003(a)(5)
The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowFeb 2, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2023
MediumNov 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 28, 2022
MediumNov 29, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
MediumNov 29, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
A 1-year-old child was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child(ren) another activity to participate in.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations §746.3903(a)
There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Animals - Notify Parents in Writing §746.3901(1)
There was no parent notification available for review during inspection that an animal (dog) was present at the center. This was corrected during inspection when the dog was seen being picked up and remove from the operation during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity31 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 1, 2015
DirectorMaricella Ramirez
Phone7139844950
State operation #1553742

Common questions

Does Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston take infants?

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

What are Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston’s hours?

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

Does Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston 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 Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 6, 2024: “Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston last inspected?

Sep 3, 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 1553742 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.