Bethel's Family Christian Academy
14442 FONMEADOW DR, Houston, TX 77035 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 277
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Brenda Pye
- Phone
- (713) 729-5672
- Regulated since
- May 10, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 728149 · number 1200407
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (8) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not had an annual fire inspection and the last fire inspection was conducted on 4/12/2025 and the reinspection was conducted on 5/02/2025
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-04. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not had an annual fire inspection and the last fire inspection was conducted on 4/12/2025 and the reinspection was conducted on 5/02/2025
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-04. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 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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Apr 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm while the children were lining up to leave the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the caregiver is using harsh language when communicating with the children during diaper changes.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm while the children were lining up to leave the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the caregiver is using harsh language when communicating with the children during diaper changes.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Other Serious
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 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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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out ten caregivers did not have a first aid and rescue breathing available 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 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
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Staff background & training
One out of ten caregivers did not have a CPR available for review.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was supervising 15 toddler children by themselves. The specified age group was 2. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver came to assist.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-19. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out ten caregivers did not have a first aid and rescue breathing available 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 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
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Staff background & training
One out of ten caregivers did not have a CPR available for review.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was supervising 15 toddler children by themselves. The specified age group was 2. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver came to assist.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-19. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Documentation showing staff have completed 24 clock hours of training was not available to review during the inspection for 1 staff file evaluated.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Staff background & training
The following documentation was missing from staff files evaluated: - Certificates of Current CPR and First Aid Training - Pre-Employment Affidavit Forms -Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalent
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Documentation showing staff have completed 24 clock hours of training was not available to review during the inspection for 1 staff file evaluated.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Staff background & training
The following documentation was missing from staff files evaluated: - Certificates of Current CPR and First Aid Training - Pre-Employment Affidavit Forms -Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalent
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 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 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director who has been employed for less than a year did not have proof of orientation. This was corrected when the form was completed during inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director who has been employed for less than a year did not have proof of orientation. This was corrected when the form was completed during inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Documentation of the most recent severe weather drill was not available for review during the inspection. Note: The provider documented the severe weather drills during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-06.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Documentation of the most recent severe weather drill was not available for review during the inspection. Note: The provider documented the severe weather drills during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-06.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Other
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Jan 27, 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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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, a caregiver was aggressive and forceful to a child in care resulting in the child obtaining scratch and nail marks.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation failed to report suspected abuse and neglect of a child in care to DFPS.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 4, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, a caregiver was aggressive and forceful to a child in care resulting in the child obtaining scratch and nail marks.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation failed to report suspected abuse and neglect of a child in care to DFPS.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-16.
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Other Serious
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Sep 7, 2022 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 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2022 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 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2022 Report · 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, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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