Irise Christian Academy
12216 BROADWAY ST, Pearland, TX 77584 · Brazoria County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Chidinma Ekere
- Phone
- (832) 693-1157
- Regulated since
- Sep 15, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1398117 · number 1735983
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 8 | 5 | Safety & premises (6), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection I observed that the lighting in the nap area was too dark. Due to the lack of lighting, it was difficult to navigate the classroom. This is a violation of minimum standards.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-01.
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Other Serious
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During inspection, there was less than 5 ft of mulch on playground and you can see grass growing from underneath.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Safety & premises
During inspection, fire drills had not been documented for months January - August 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
During inspection, fire extinguishers had not been inspected by Designee or Director for months January - August 2025.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
During inspection, smoke detector testing was not checked for months January - August 2025.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Other Serious
During inspection, carbon monoxide detector had not been checked for the months January - August 2025.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Safety & premises
During inspection, one child's file was missing physician or emergency facility information.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
During inspection, two children files did not have emergency contacts address listed. One child's file had parent listed as emergency contact person.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Records & paperwork
During inspection, three caregivers did not have Pre-Employment Affidavit forms on file.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver who did not have a background check was present at the operation and had access to children in care.
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 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's annual sanitation inspection is not current. The last inspection was conducted on 12/15/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The Sprouts classroom had a large area of chipped paint on the wall that was accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the Seedlings and Sprouts classrooms, diaper changing supplies were accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's fire drills are not current as documentation shows the last drill was conducted on 7/8/2024.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
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Illness & medication Serious
Three out of eight children do not have current immunization records on file for review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The director does not have current first aid certification on file for review.
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 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
The director does not have CPR certification on file for review.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-09-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two children with known food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan in their files for review.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two out of six children's files evaluated were missing current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A storage chest located on the playground has a lid that was unsupported as it did not remain open in any position and does not have ventilation holes.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 11/29/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-22. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no documentation of parent information and emergency telephone numbers for a child that is transported daily.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-03-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle was missing cotton balls, tweezers, and a thermometer. Note: Corrected when the items were added to the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-08.
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Other Serious
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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four employee files evaluated was missing educational qualifications translated to English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Food & allergies Serious
In the infant classroom, two children's bottles were not labeled. Note: Corrected when the bottles were labeled with the children's names.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the infant classroom, cleaning products were located in a drawer that was accessible to children. Note: Corrected when the cleaning products were moved to a cabinet out of the children's reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-22.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the infant classroom, one crib and one pack n play were not labeled. Note: Corrected when the crib and pack n play were labeled.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
In the infant classroom, I observed a six month old sleeping with a bib around her neck.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Records & paperwork
A current daily menu was not available for review.
HHSC 746.3313(2) — Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was unable to provide any documentation showing monthly fire drills were conducted.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Safety & premises
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May 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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