Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77004
5200 Fannin St, Houston, Texas 77004. (713) 984-4950.
Watch and the shortlist are kept with a free account, on every device. Your watch list. Texas’s own record is on its child care search.
The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 7 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 1 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 11 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
7 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
11 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 3, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.
Rated High by Texas: Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children, at the inspection on Feb 6, 2024
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
7 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dec | |||||||||||
| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
Hover or focus a month to read it.
Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 3, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
-
Annual Sanitation Inspection
“There was no current Health Inspection report available for review during the inspection.”
Feb 6, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
-
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.”
-
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“Cleaning supplies including Clorox, dish soap, and /Comet was observed sitting on the floor of restroom used by children aaccessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed removing the chemicals and making them inaccesible to children.”
-
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.”
-
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“A plastic swimming pool on the playground was observed having a hole in it, a play house was observed having a hole in the roof, trash(plastic food wrappings) was observed on the playground accessible to children.”
-
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.”
-
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
“Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.”
26 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 24, 2023: inspection19 deficiencies
-
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There was no current fire inspection available for review during inspection.”
-
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Caregiver was observed using cell phone while caring for infants during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed putting away the cell phone.”
-
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.”
-
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.”
-
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.”
-
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.”
-
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
“One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.”
-
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.”
-
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.”
-
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated special needs statement.”
-
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
“Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated modifications.”
-
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.”
-
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.”
-
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under 2 years of age was observed having screen time. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from children and allowing the music to play.”
-
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.”
-
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during inspection.”
-
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
“The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide. This was corrected during inspection when director printed and placed a first aid guide in the first aid kit.”
-
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
“The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.”
-
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated water activity permissiont.”
Feb 2, 2023: assessment1 deficiency
-
Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.”
Nov 29, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
-
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.”
-
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.”
-
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A 1-year-old child was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child(ren) another activity to participate in.”
-
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.”
-
Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
“There was no parent notification available for review during inspection that an animal (dog) was present at the center. This was corrected during inspection when the dog was seen being picked up and remove from the operation during the inspection.”
-
Documentation of Drills
“There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the inspection.”
All 15 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Inspection | 19 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| May 17, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 14, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued May 1, 2015.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 31 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 3 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 7.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Mothers Day | 2 |
| Museum District Childcare Center | 2 |
| Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston This child care provider | 7 |
| Nurturing Minds Early Learning Center | 3 |
| The Foshee Family House of Tiny Treasures | 2 |
| Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center | 5 |
| The Seed Tree School | 20 |
| Children First | 5 |
| Shape Community Center | 4 |
| Community Preschools at Eastex | 8 |
| Poe Nursery School | 6 |
| Montessori Country Day School #3 | 0 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
-
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
-
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
-
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
-
Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Texas HHSC or Texas Workforce Commission. Texas’s own record is on its child care search. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
From the provider
The public record above comes first. Anything the provider adds will appear here, below it, and say who wrote it.
Replies
None. Replies aren’t open yet. When they open, the provider will be able to answer any finding for free, and the reply will show beside that finding, unedited and dated.
Paid listing
None. Paid listings aren’t open yet. When they open, anything paid for will say “Paid by the provider”, and paying will never change a finding, a rating or the order of results.