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Whiz Children's Academy

9561 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Whiz Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 99 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (4 of 18). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 28% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston
5High risk
7Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 14 inspections and 11 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 25, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios4
Other standards4
Building & playground safety3
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Background checks1
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighNov 13, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
The operation failed to abide by the 18 months rule difference when a mixed age group classroom was observed with 15 children including a 5 months old and 6 years old combined.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 24, 2025InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
A 4-month-old infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier clipped to their chest during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clip attachment from the pacifier.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2025
HighSep 5, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver present in the infant classroom was observed having their backrground check status "Inactive" during the inspection. This was address with the director, the caregiver was confirmed left the premise while on site
Correction verified Sep 6, 2024
HighSep 5, 2024InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
An employee was observed present inside the operation without having their background check submitted. This was address with the director, the caregiver was confirmed left the premise while on site
Correction verified Sep 6, 2024
HighJan 4, 2024InspectionSupervision
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)
Supervision was not maintained when a caregiver in the 2-year-old classroom was observed standing in the hallway outside of the classroom and not supervising children during nap time.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2024
MediumJan 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily §746.2207(c)(3)
The television was observed being left on for over one hour during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and turned off the TV during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 4, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
Sleeping space in the Pre-k/ School-age classroom was observed not adequately arranged when there were no spaces observed between the children's nap cots. This was corrected when the napping area was rearranged.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 4, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The food allergy plan for one child age 2yo was observed missing from the admission information forms.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2024
MediumJan 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
The television in the Pre-K/ School Age classroom was observed being left on during rest time. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and turned off the television.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2024
Medium HighJan 4, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Two employees and the director's files were reviewed and observed missing the proof of high school or equivalence documentation in their personnel files.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
Medium LowJan 19, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours §746.501(b)(1)
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, although the operational policies stated parents are welcome to visit the operation at any times, the operation is implementing closed door policies with no wirtten explanation to the parents who have their child enrolled at this operation.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2023
MediumMar 31, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The monthly playground inspection was not conducted for the playground at the operation
Correction verified Apr 4, 2022
Medium HighMar 31, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
The daily playground check list was observed not completed for the current date 3/31/2022. This was corrected, the person in charge completed the playground check list and documented in the form.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 31, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Supervision for children was not maintained when there were no teacher in the Toddlers Classroom with 7 children ages 2-3yo was observed present, two of the children were observed napping when CCR inspector entered the classroom.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2022
MediumMar 31, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Duration §746.501(a)(18)(B)
The operational polciies was reviewed and observed missing the information related to the duration for physical indoor/outfoor activities for the children in care.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2022
Medium HighMar 31, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The gate to cover the electrical AC units in the outdoor area was observed left open. The smaller playground was observed having puddles of water standing on concrete surface where children are accessible to This was corrected when the gate for the AC units were closed and locked, the director removed the standing water in the playground area.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 31, 2022InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Maintained §746.201(8)
The liabilty insurance for the child care center was obseved expired on 3/30/2022.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
Medium HighMar 31, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
The annual training for one caregiver was observed missing 17 hours of the annual training period 11/20-11/21.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity99 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours12:00 AM-11:59 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Licensed sinceFeb 5, 2007
DirectorSarah Englishbee
Phone2819557160
State operation #857648

Common questions

Does Whiz Children's Academy take infants?

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

What are Whiz Children's Academy’s hours?

12 AM to 11:59 PM, Monday through Sunday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Whiz Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Whiz Children's Academy cost?

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

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 24, 2025: “Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.

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

It is tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Whiz Children's Academy last inspected?

Nov 25, 2025. 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 857648 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.