Grace Kids Academy
14505 GULF FWY, Houston, TX 77034 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 191
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Phone
- (713) 363-2516
- Regulated since
- Jul 30, 2004
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 240767 · number 834882
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 17 | 11 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (4), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
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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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three school age students were observed using tablets during nap time. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A tile was observed missing in the toddler classroom. Note: A photo was taken and the tile replaced during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-17.
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Other
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report a change in director that occurred October 31st, 2025.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One infant was observed without the required safety straps while seated inside of the lunch table. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The toddler caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Other Serious
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations splash time activity space was observed without the required fence. Note: Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 16, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations fire inspection expired 03/26/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One infant was observed seated inside of a feeding table without the required straps. Note: This was corrected when the infant was moved to a seat with straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-18. Correction verified 2025-04-01.
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Safety & premises
One record did not contain a completed emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-04-01.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support two students were unsupervised when they exited the classroom via a bathroom door.
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 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One toddler student was observed standing inside of chair at the lunch table. The child was able to remove themselves from straps. Note: Child was removed from lunch table.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Other Serious
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One of nine records did not contain updated immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Illness & medication
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Jul 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found at the lost and found booth during a field trip to the Rodeo. The child was unattended for approximately 30 minutes.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child left unsupervised during a field trip to the rodeo.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child being left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not completed.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parents of an injury.
HHSC 746.307(b)(1) — AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver did not provide first aid to an injured student.
HHSC 746.3607(2) — Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report an injury to a child.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-06-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-23. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child in care was inappropriately disciplined.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulled a childs ear.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The infant classroom is using the same sink for bottle washing and hand washing.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver wiped an infants nose and proceeded to change another infants diaper without handwashing.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a designated director.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-07. Correction verified 2023-06-29.
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Safety & premises
During the walkthrough of the pre-k classroom children were observed sleeping on the mats blocking the entrance. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the caregiver rearranged the mats away from the door.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
7 out of 8 infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not dated and signed by parent for the month of October.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Other
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Jun 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During inspection, one changing table pad in the young toddler classroom was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-12.
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Other
During inspection, nap mats were lacking labels.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-16. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Safety & premises
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