Whiz Children's Academy
9561 FM 1960 RD W, Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sarah Englishbee
- Phone
- (281) 955-7160
- Regulated since
- Feb 5, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 289919 · number 857648
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (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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Mar 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Other Serious
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Sep 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two employees and the director's files were reviewed and observed missing the proof of high school or equivalence documentation in their personnel files.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
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 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(3) — Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-04.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-04.
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Safety & premises
The food allergy plan for one child age 2yo was observed missing from the admission information forms.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-01-16.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-02-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
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Staff background & training
The annual training for one caregiver was observed missing 17 hours of the annual training period 11/20-11/21.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Other
The liabilty insurance for the child care center was obseved expired on 3/30/2022.
HHSC 746.201(8) — Liability Insurance Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-07. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-31.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The monthly playground inspection was not conducted for the playground at the operation
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational polciies was reviewed and observed missing the information related to the duration for physical indoor/outfoor activities for the children in care.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Duration
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-07. Correction verified 2022-04-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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