Westchase Academy
10085 WESTPARK DR STE D, Houston, TX 77042 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 129
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Irene Bradley
- Phone
- (713) 783-2520
- Regulated since
- May 22, 2000
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 163137 · number 546102
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 12 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (5), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Fire inspection on file has expired and a new one has been schedule for November 3rd 2025.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 28, 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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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2024 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 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A television was observed to be on while no children were in the room. This was seen twice.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(6) — Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-12-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Baseboard trim was observed hanging off the wall near a door.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-27.
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Safety & premises
Grass has grown into the pebble loosefill, creating a firm surface that reduces the loose fills efficacy.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A ten month old child was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
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 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Transportation binder did not have a list of all children being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical information forms used, containing emergency medical information were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency telephone numbers for parents were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two booster seats were being used that had expired in 2015.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-10.
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Supervision & ratios
Driver for operation stated that she has put a child under the age of 13 in the front passenger seat of the transport vehicle when transporting children from school.
HHSC 746.5607(d) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Driver stated that she would secure 4 children in a three-person third row bench in her transport vehicle when transporting children from an elementary school back to the operation.
HHSC 746.5613 — One Seat Belt Per Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation school age students are left unsupervised.
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 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-19.
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Illness & medication
Based on information obtained during an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a parent was not provided with an incident report.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-05. Correction verified 2024-07-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 10, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2024 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 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the 12 to 24 months old classroom. One of the ceiling was missing. Picture was taken.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Safety & premises
The wooden border covering the surfacing area had some nails which could be a hazard if not removed.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Records & paperwork
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 29, 2023 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 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Based on investigation documentation CPR training for a caregiver was conducted online through National CPR foundation.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-28. Correction verified 2023-03-17.
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishments have been utilized by staff.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-14. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were no covers in the electrical outlets in the 2yr-3yr old classroom. The electrical outlets are accessible to the children. Photos were taken. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios
A child with a diagnosed food allergy and requires an epipen has a food allergy form on file at the operation however, the form is not signed by the healthcare professional and the child's parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-05. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios
There is a broken wooden fence that contains protruding nails laying in the walkway the children use to enter and exit the playground area. There is also a broken gate that allows children to exit into the back of other businesses that are connected to the operation. There is also trash, a broken lamp, a paint bucket filled with water, and paint roller brushes laying in the walkway where the children use to enter and exit the playground area. Children were observed utilizing this area to go and from the playground during the inspection. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-07. Correction verified 2022-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not conducted fire drills monthly. The last drill conducted was on 9/28/2022.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Proof of liability insurance coverage is not available for review. The liability insurance coverage expired on 9/10/2022.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have the most recent fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 9/16/2021.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver put a lit cigarette lighter to a child's forehead. Sufficient evidence confirmed the caregiver keeps a cigarette lighter in their possession while at the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse. A caregiver demonstrated a pattern of hitting children when they do not follow directions.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Other Serious
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by hitting a child/ren with their hand and a ruler.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policy handbook is missing the safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old. Note: The Director added the safe sleep policy to the operational policy handbook during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The child safety alarm on the operation's transportation van does not work. The van is used to transport children to and from school.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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