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Grace Kids Academy

14505 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Grace Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 191 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 30 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 31 citations, 13 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 31). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 13% 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
13High risk
13Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
31 citations from 30 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Health & medication5
Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork3
Caregiver conduct3
Child protection3
Other standards2
Supervision2
Food & feeding2
Sleep safety2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 17, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
A tile was observed missing in the toddler classroom. Note: A photo was taken and the tile replaced during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 17, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Three school age students were observed using tablets during nap time. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 7, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §746.303(a)(4)
The operation did not report a change in director that occurred October 31st, 2025.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
Medium HighAug 1, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
One infant was observed without the required safety straps while seated inside of the lunch table. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
HighJul 16, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
The toddler caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2025
Medium HighJun 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The operations splash time activity space was observed without the required fence. Note: Photos were taken.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
HighMay 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operations fire inspection expired 03/26/2025.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2025
Medium HighMar 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
Medium HighMar 18, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One record did not contain a completed emergency contact.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
HighOct 15, 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)
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support two students were unsupervised when they exited the classroom via a bathroom door.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2024
HighSep 25, 2024InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
One toddler student was observed standing inside of chair at the lunch table. The child was able to remove themselves from straps. Note: Child was removed from lunch table.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2024
Medium HighAug 2, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One of nine records did not contain updated immunizations.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2024
HighJul 30, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found at the lost and found booth during a field trip to the Rodeo. The child was unattended for approximately 30 minutes.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2024
HighJul 30, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child left unsupervised during a field trip to the rodeo.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2024
MediumJul 30, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not completed.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2024
HighJul 30, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child being left unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2024
Medium HighJul 26, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parents of an injury.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
HighJul 26, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR §746.3607(2)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver did not provide first aid to an injured student.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
HighMar 29, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report an injury to a child.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
HighMar 4, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
HighMar 4, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulled a childs ear.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024
HighMar 4, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child in care was inappropriately disciplined.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024
MediumFeb 29, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
HighFeb 29, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
Medium HighJan 24, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
The infant classroom is using the same sink for bottle washing and hand washing.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2024
Medium HighJan 24, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids §746.3415(7)
A caregiver wiped an infants nose and proceeded to change another infants diaper without handwashing.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2024
Medium HighMay 31, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
During the walkthrough of the pre-k classroom children were observed sleeping on the mats blocking the entrance. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the caregiver rearranged the mats away from the door.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 31, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The operation does not have a designated director.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2023
MediumNov 7, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
7 out of 8 infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not dated and signed by parent for the month of October.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
Medium HighNov 12, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During inspection, one changing table pad in the young toddler classroom was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 12, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
During inspection, nap mats were lacking labels.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity191 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 30, 2004
Director—
Phone7133632516
State operation #834882

Common questions

Does Grace Kids Academy take infants?

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

What are Grace Kids 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 Grace Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Grace Kids Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Grace Kids 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 Grace Kids Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 13 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 16, 2025: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Grace Kids 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 Grace Kids Academy last inspected?

Jul 14, 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 834882 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.