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My Children's Choice Academy

3100 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77057 · Harris County
Conditions on permit3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

My Children's Choice Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 48 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 47 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 47). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston
10High risk
26Medium High risk
11Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
47 citations from 19 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Other standards6
Health & medication6
Training & qualifications6
Supervision4
Transportation4
Food & feeding3
Records & paperwork3
Sleep safety3
Staff ratios2
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 25, 2026InspectionOther standards
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity §746.201(11)
Observed 11 children ages 16m and younger present at the operation. The infant capacity is for 10 children.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
Medium HighAug 13, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months §746.2419(1)
Observed a caregiver feeding a 5m old a bottle, while the infant was sitting in a bouncer.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026
HighAug 13, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
Observed the transportation van without an operable electronic child safety alarm.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026
HighAug 13, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
One out of the six children files reviewed did not have the authorization for emergency medical attention box completed.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
Medium HighAug 13, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two out of six children files reviewed did not have the emergency contact address.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
Medium HighAug 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Observed brown ceiling tiles in the toddler restroom.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
Medium HighAug 13, 2026InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident §746.5607(b)
Observed expired car seats in the transportation van.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
Medium HighSep 5, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
1 caregiver was observed with 6 infants 8mo-17mos old. The specified age group was 12-17mo. The caregiver was over ratio by 1
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025
MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers Used Independently §746.2605(1)(B)
The pre-k room was observed not having intrest areas for the children.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2025
HighAug 19, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
Fire extinguisher was not observed to be secured in the van.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition §746.2605(3)
The pre-k room was not observed to have enough toys to prevent competing.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2025
MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
Director did not have hazardous materials or food allergy response training.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
2 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a plan on file.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2025
HighAug 19, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
11 month old was observed to be asleep in a bouncer for approximately 5 minutes, caregivers pointed towards the child and walked passed them several times before removing the child and placing them in a crib.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
HighAug 19, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
First-aid kit was observed to be missing antiseptic, tweezers, gloves, and a thermometer. Note: corrected at inspection missing items were placed in the first-aid kit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
Caregiver failed to wash hands after diapering 2 children.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionTransportation
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely §746.5603(c)
Seatbelt in the back passenger side of the van was stuck and could not be used.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products §746.4135(a)
2 recalled boppies were seen in the infant room. Note: Children's product certification was observed to be completed and up to date
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Toddler room was seen with a peeling baseboard. The bottom of the wired fence has sharp edges poking out and is in reach of the children.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2025
MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
An infant was observed sitting in a chair unstrapped.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Caregiver failed to wash the hands of 2 infants after diapering.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children §746.2505(3)
The toddler room was seen with toys out of reach of the children.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Two caregivers without documentation of previous experience did not have 24hr of pre-service training available for review.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
Medium HighSep 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
One caregiver in the infant room did not have the required SIDS training.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2024
Medium HighSep 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Director and caregiver that transports children did not have the required transportation training.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2024
Medium HighJul 1, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
There were no infant daily report sheets available to review.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2024
MediumJun 17, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
I observed children under the age of 2 watching tv. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by turning the tv off.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
I observed children not washing their hands before snack time.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2024
HighFeb 29, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An 3m, 7m, 10m, and 11m was observed with a blanket in their crib. The 11m old was also observed drinking a bottle in their crib.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024
MediumFeb 29, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Two classrooms were observed not having a number chart to match the numbers labeled on the cots. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with a chart made to match the numbers on the cots.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 29, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was observed with 9 children and SAG 0-11m.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024
Medium HighOct 2, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
One medication for a child enrolled was not properly labeled with the child's name and date of entry into the facility. This was corrected during the inspection and withdrawn from medication box and given back to parent.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 2, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
3 out 4 staff files reviewed did not have copy of education available for licensing to review.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
MediumOct 2, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Director is missing HASA topics in annual training. 1. SIDS 2. Medication Administration 3. Discipline and guidance
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
Medium HighOct 2, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
The driver for the facility did not have current transportation training available for licensing to review.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2023
Medium HighOct 5, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
The caregiver left the classroom and opened the door for the inspector.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 30, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
An electrical outlet in the toddler room was missing an outlet cover. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 16, 2022InspectionOther standards
Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System §746.631(b)
There were 9 children in the infant room, but 8 were signed in. There were 13 children in the 2 year old room and none of the children were signed in. There were 18 children in the 2-4 year old room, but only 13 were signed in. Note: This was corrected by the caregivers during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 16, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §746.1203(5)
Children in the 2's classroom were observed running around and crawling under the table.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
Medium HighJun 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
There were several rooms that had chipped paint on the walls.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
MediumJun 16, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
3 infants were observed in feeding chairs that did not have the safety straps attached.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
HighJun 16, 2022InspectionOther standards
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity §746.201(11)
The operation's capacity is 48 .There were 56 children in care during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
Medium HighJun 3, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §746.1203(5)
It is determined during an investigation, children were observed to be out of control.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2022
HighOct 12, 2021InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check §745.621(a)(3)
There was a person without a background check from an outside agency providing services to a 3 year child. Note: The background check rules were discussed with the director and the provider left immediately.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 12, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Several classrooms had chipped paint on the walls.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2021
HighOct 12, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
3 children did not have immunization records for licensing to view.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2021
MediumOct 12, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The infant feeding instructions for 6 infants in care have never been updated.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity48 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJun 28, 2017
DirectorMayyadah Al-hamawendi
Phone7133607775
State operation #1643406

Common questions

Does My Children's Choice Academy take infants?

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

What are My Children's Choice Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does My Children's Choice Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does My Children's Choice Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask My Children's Choice 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 My Children's Choice Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 25, 2026: “AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does My Children's Choice Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was My Children's Choice Academy last inspected?

Aug 27, 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 1643406 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.