Foundation Learning Academy- Queenston
Foundation Learning Academy- Queenston is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 187 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (4 of 22). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 36% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.
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Based on the information obtained in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence children were permitted to watch video content containing violent material while in care.
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there’s sufficient evidence that the caregiver did not use good judgment when admitted turning over a child on a cot causing harm.
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there’s sufficient evidence the caregiver forced a child to sleep during naptime.
The preschool caregivers did not the age of a child in the classroom.
One out four buses did not have a thermometer in the first aid kit. Note: This was corrected at the inspection when the asst. director placed a new thermometer in the first aid kit.
The outlets in the school gym was not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the asst. director placed covers on the outlets.
One out of four buses fire extinguisher was not charged properly.
Three out of four buses had broken seatbelts.
One out of five files had out of the country education and it was not translated, and it did not state the equivalence in the U.S.
Five out of nine rooms had chipping paint on the walls.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there’s sufficient evidence to support that the caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver tossed some of the children in the air during a game. This game resulted in a child being injured.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there's sufficient evidence, the director did not contact CCR within 48hrs. after finding out a child was seen by a medical professional and required medical attention.
The cots in the Bridge classroom was not labeled with the children name or a number. Corrected at inspection. The caregiver labeled each cot with a number and created a number sleeping chart. 09/05/2024.
The PreK playground had a riding toy that had a large missing piece that could have caused an injury to a child. Corrected at inspection. This was corrected when the director removed the riding toy from the playground. 09/05/2024
A child was sleeping in front of the exit door. Note: Corrected at inspection. The caregiver removed the child and the cot from in front of the exit door to another area in the room. 09/05/2024
Four out six training cups were not balled in the older infant classroom. Corrected at inspection. The caregiver labeled the four training cups with the child first name and last name initial. 09/05/2024
Five out of six feeding instruction sheets were not updated in the infant room.
The play area had a long cable cord coming out of the ground and it was loose hanging freely. The school age play area soccer goal netting was coming off the goal and could cause an unsafe environment.
A 6 week old infant had a teething bead lanyard attached to the pacifier in the mouth while asleep in the crib. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the asst. director removed it from the infant pacifier while she was asleep.
Two out of six files did not have the abuse and neglect training that is required by minimum standards.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence that shows the center did not notify the incident to Child Care Licensing that required medical attention by a health professional.
The PreK class and the toddler class had cots in front of the entrance and exit door in their rooms during nap time. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver moved the cots from the entrance and exit doors.
About this center
Common questions
Does Foundation Learning Academy- Queenston take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Foundation Learning Academy- Queenston’s hours?
6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Foundation Learning Academy- Queenston accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Foundation Learning Academy- Queenston cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Foundation Learning Academy- Queenston 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 Foundation Learning Academy- Queenston had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 27, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Foundation Learning Academy- Queenston compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Foundation Learning Academy- Queenston last inspected?
Sep 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1644026 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.