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Oak Forest Academy

1901 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018 · Harris County

Oak Forest Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 309 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 26). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #484 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 20% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 20%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #484 of 882 centers in Houston
7High risk
10Medium High risk
6Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
26 citations from 19 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 15, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Supervision3
Other standards3
Food & feeding2
Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety2
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 15, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One of the infant feeding instructions for a present child was last updated on 6.1.26.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2026
Medium HighJul 15, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
Three children with known allergies did not have a completed food allergy plan signed by the parent and physician.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2026
MediumJul 15, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Three reviewed medications expired on 6.2025, 7.10.2026, and 7.26.2025
Correction verified Jul 23, 2026
HighSep 20, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver didn't display good judgement when rolling on the floor with an infant.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
HighMay 29, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not notify licensing of a situation that may have placed a child at risk within the two day time frame.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025
Medium HighJan 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction: The caregiver cleaned the diaper-changing table.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 23, 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)
Video footage reveals that the caregivers left a child unsupervised in the classroom restroom.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
HighAug 16, 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)
The caregivers on the playground were not aware of what a child was doing which case the child to injury themselves.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
HighJul 23, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines §746.4603(3)
The operation allowed a child to get on a trampoline that was 4 1/2 feet in diameter which is 1/2 over the required diameter of the required trampoline.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2024
MediumJul 23, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The operation did not have the parent sign the incident report.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2024
HighJun 10, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Both caregivers stated they had 16 children, when I counted they were 17 children in the class. I the sea turtle classroom caregivers stated they had 12, when I counted they had 10 children. Corrected: When the caregiver recounted the children and updated the board in the classroom. The sea turtle class recounted their children and ensured they were all checked in on the tablet.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 10, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver had online CPR training.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
LowJun 10, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Name §746.1329(b)(4)
A caregiver first aid and CPR card did not have the trainings name.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
Medium HighMay 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers §746.2415(a)(1)
The operation has a walker in the infant seahorse classroom which is prohibited equipment. An 8 month old infant was sitting in the walker and the walker wheels were unlocked.
Correction verified May 7, 2024
Medium HighApr 30, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids §746.3425(1)
Caregiver stated she did not use gloves when handling the child's bloody injury.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2024
Medium HighApr 30, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The operation did not make a report when a child received medical treatment from an injury that occurred at the operation back in March 25, 2024.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024
MediumApr 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The operation is using space that is not license, this space is space that was added on to the building.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
Medium HighApr 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The fence on the front area of the playground is not four feet it is 3 feet and 9 inches.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
MediumApr 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
In the classroom on the three floor backpacks did not have a storage area for them, and they blocking an exit doorway.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2024
Medium HighApr 4, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
A child in the classroom on the three floor was blocking one of the entrances. Corrected: When the child was moved to another area of the classroom by the caregiver.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 7, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
During the inspection I observed a child sleeping on a nap mat that was blocking the doorway. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the child and nap mat to another area in the room.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 19, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
They was an employee in the building with a pending background check. The employee was taking supplies to classrooms.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2024
MediumDec 19, 2023InspectionChild protection
Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline §746.501(a)(23)
The operation did not have in the operational policies on how parents could contact the local licensing office. Corrected: When the operation added the information in the operational policies.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowDec 19, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
The children's files are not updated with the new ownership and did not have the new enrollment date.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
Medium LowDec 19, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
The six new employees did not have the updated affidavit form on file.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
Medium HighDec 19, 2023InspectionOther standards
Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval §746.4217(1)
The opeation did not have documentation for children being on the second floor.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity309 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 22, 2024
DirectorLisa Gale
Phone8323845896
State operation #1789695

Common questions

Does Oak Forest Academy take infants?

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

What are Oak Forest Academy’s hours?

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

Does Oak Forest Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Oak Forest Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 20, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Oak Forest Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #484 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 20% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Oak Forest Academy last inspected?

Jul 15, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 77018

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 1789695 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.