Brainy Kidz Academy
3648 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY STE 139, Houston, TX 77068 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shenah Rodney
- Phone
- (281) 888-5030
- Regulated since
- May 28, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1494310 · number 1808195
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 30 | 12 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (12), Staff background & training (8), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The criteria that will be used to determine when the weather will prevent outdoor play. 2. The plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 3. The incorrect website was listed for the Health and Human Services Commission. 4. The following information was not included regarding increasing employee and parent awareness regarding abuse, neglect and prevention techniques, community organizations the center will partner with, and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 5. Steps the center will take to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Other
The center does not have written activity plans.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-05-25.
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Safety & premises
Children and staff did not exit the building within three minutes during the March 2026 and April 2026 fire drills.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The criteria that will be used to determine when the weather will prevent outdoor play. 2. The plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 3. The incorrect website was listed for the Health and Human Services Commission. 4. The following information was not included regarding increasing employee and parent awareness regarding abuse, neglect and prevention techniques, community organizations the center will partner with, and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 5. Steps the center will take to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Other
The center does not have written activity plans.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-05-25.
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Safety & premises
Children and staff did not exit the building within three minutes during the March 2026 and April 2026 fire drills.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The background check for a person no longer employed by the operation has not be inactivated.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The background check for a person no longer employed by the operation has not be inactivated.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Parents are not being allowed to come past the front area of the child care center.
HHSC 746.521(1) — Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Parents are not being allowed to come past the front area of the child care center.
HHSC 746.521(1) — Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A group of children were left unsupervised when the caregiver left the children alone to open the front door for Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
All four staff have not completed an orientation to the child care center.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of training within 90 days of being hired.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two lacked First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Staff background & training
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two do not have current CPR training. During the inspection no one in the bulding had current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Other
A list of staff is not posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Other
Children were sitting in seats without the safety straps being fastened.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
The incorrect safety seat is being used to transport a 2 year old child. The safety seat being used is not equipped with a harness.
HHSC 746.5607(e)(2) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 2 years of age and within weight and height limit of child safety seat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical authorization and treatment for each child is not on the center bus.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Parent and emergency contact information for each child is not on the center bus.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
The center bus is not equipped with a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
A First Aid Kit is not on the center bus.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-12.
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Safety & premises
Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One children's file lacked the date of admission. 2. Three children's files lacked the address of the emergency contact. 3. Two children's record lacked the address of the children's doctor. 4. Two children's records lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 5. One child's record did not include a shot record. 6. One child was behind with required shots.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Of the six children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from the parent that includes the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the past year.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
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Records & paperwork
Of the four personnel records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two personnel files lacked a hire date. 2. One personnel file lacked documentation of how the education requirements were met. 3. Three personnel files lacked signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbooks were received. 4. One personnel filed lacked signed documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received. 5. One personnel file lacked a signed pre-employment affidavit. 6. Three personnel filed lacked a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A group of children were left unsupervised when the caregiver left the children alone to open the front door for Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
All four staff have not completed an orientation to the child care center.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of training within 90 days of being hired.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two lacked First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Staff background & training
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two do not have current CPR training. During the inspection no one in the bulding had current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Other
A list of staff is not posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Other
Children were sitting in seats without the safety straps being fastened.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
The incorrect safety seat is being used to transport a 2 year old child. The safety seat being used is not equipped with a harness.
HHSC 746.5607(e)(2) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 2 years of age and within weight and height limit of child safety seat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical authorization and treatment for each child is not on the center bus.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Parent and emergency contact information for each child is not on the center bus.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
The center bus is not equipped with a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
A First Aid Kit is not on the center bus.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-12.
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Safety & premises
Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One children's file lacked the date of admission. 2. Three children's files lacked the address of the emergency contact. 3. Two children's record lacked the address of the children's doctor. 4. Two children's records lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 5. One child's record did not include a shot record. 6. One child was behind with required shots.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Of the six children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from the parent that includes the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the past year.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
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Records & paperwork
Of the four personnel records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two personnel files lacked a hire date. 2. One personnel file lacked documentation of how the education requirements were met. 3. Three personnel files lacked signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbooks were received. 4. One personnel filed lacked signed documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received. 5. One personnel file lacked a signed pre-employment affidavit. 6. Three personnel filed lacked a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection has not been conducted during the application inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection has not been conducted during the application inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
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