Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77004
Street address: 5200 Fannin St
Phone: (713) 984-4950
Capacity: 31
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 1, 2015
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies

State records list 26 cited deficiencies dated October 24, 2023 to September 3, 2026 (2 High, 16 Medium High, 8 Medium risk). Correction status: 9 corrected at inspection, 17 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children (746.3807(1))
Cited February 6, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Medication, including Tylenol and diaper rash ointment, was stored on a bottom shelf accessible to children in the toddler room.
High risk · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months (746.5101(a))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 14, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: No current fire inspection was available for review.
Medium High risk · Annual Sanitation Inspection (746.3401(a))
Cited September 3, 2026 (correction date recorded: October 1, 2026; correction verified October 5, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: No current health inspection report was available for review.
Medium High risk · Fire Extinguishers Serviced (746.5307(b))
Cited February 6, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 20, 2024; correction verified February 23, 2024).
What the record describes: A fire extinguisher was observed to be expired.
Medium High risk · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily (746.4751(a))
Cited February 6, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 20, 2024; correction verified February 22, 2024).
What the record describes: A plastic swimming pool on the playground had a hole, and a playhouse had a hole in its roof. Plastic food wrappers were on the playground accessible to children.
Medium High risk · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered (746.3701(1))
Cited February 6, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 20, 2024; correction verified February 22, 2024).
What the record describes: An electrical cord was hanging from a wall accessible to children on the playground.
Medium High risk · Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials (746.3407(13))
Cited February 6, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: Cleaning supplies, including Clorox, dish soap, and Comet, were on the floor of a restroom used by children and were accessible to children.
Medium High risk · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room (746.5207(b))
Cited October 24, 2023 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: No emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was posted in the toddler room.
Medium High risk · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games (746.1203(3)(D))
Cited October 24, 2023 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: A caregiver was using a cell phone while caring for infants.
Medium High risk · Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications (746.605(13)(B)(i))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 7, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Four children’s files had not been updated and did not include updated information about modifications.
Medium High risk · Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement (746.605(13))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 7, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Four children’s files had not been updated and did not include updated special needs statements.
Medium High risk · Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan (746.605(16))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 7, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023).
What the record describes: No food allergy emergency plan was available for review for one child with a food allergy.
Medium High risk · Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection (746.5401)
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 14, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023).
What the record describes: No current gas inspection was available for review.
Medium High risk · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress (746.2409(a)(3))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 7, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023).
What the record describes: One crib mattress in the infant room was torn and was not washable.
Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training (746.1301(a)(5)(A))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 7, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023).
What the record describes: One of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hours of training.
Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training (746.1301(a)(6)(A))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 7, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023).
What the record describes: The director's file was missing the required 30 clock hours of training.
Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR (746.1301(a)(4)(A))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 14, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023).
What the record describes: No current CPR training for the director was available for review.
Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing (746.1301(a)(3)(A))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 14, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023).
What the record describes: No current first aid training for the director was available for review.
Medium risk · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler (746.2505(4)(A))
Cited February 6, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: Sippy cups in the toddler room were not labeled.
Medium risk · Documented Annual Training- Required Content (746.1309(e))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 7, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023).
What the record describes: Two of four staff files reviewed were missing training on preventing, controlling, and responding to emergencies involving food and allergic reactions.
Medium risk · First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care (746.4003(a)(1))
Cited October 24, 2023 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide.
Medium risk · First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors (746.4003(a)(5))
Cited October 24, 2023 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: The first aid kit was missing scissors.
Medium risk · Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission (746.605(10))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 7, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Four children’s files had not been updated and did not include updated water activity permissions.
Medium risk · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times (746.2207(c)(4))
Cited October 24, 2023 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: Children were having screen time during mealtime.
Medium risk · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two (746.2207(a))
Cited October 24, 2023 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: Children under 2 years of age were having screen time.
Medium risk · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional (746.2421(a))
Cited October 24, 2023 (correction date recorded: October 31, 2023; correction verified November 9, 2023).
What the record describes: No infant feeding instruction sheet had been obtained or was available for review for a 6-week-old infant.

Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 26 cited deficiencies for Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 16 Medium High, 8 Medium).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-03.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	16
Medium	8
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-09-03 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High

Annual Sanitation Inspection

There was no current Health Inspection report available for review during the inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-10-01

2024-02-06 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.

Correction date recorded: 2024-02-20

2024-02-06 · 746.2505(4)(A) · Medium

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.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (33)

2026-09-03 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-01. Correction verified: 2026-10-05.
There was no current Health Inspection report available for review during the inspection.
2024-02-06 · 746.3807(1) · High
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-02-06 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-20. Correction verified: 2024-02-22.
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.
2024-02-06 · 746.3407(13) · Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-02-06 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-20. Correction verified: 2024-02-23.
Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.
2024-02-06 · 746.2505(4)(A) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.
2024-02-06 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-20. Correction verified: 2024-02-22.
Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.
2023-10-24 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.
2023-10-24 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.
2023-10-24 · 746.2409(a)(3) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.
2023-10-24 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-10-24 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.
2023-10-24 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-10-24 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-14. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.
2023-10-24 · 746.4003(a)(5) · Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.
2023-10-24 · 746.605(13)(B)(i) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
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.
2023-10-24 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.
2023-10-24 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-14. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
There was no current fire inspection available for review during inspection.
2023-10-24 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
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.
2023-10-24 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
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.
2023-10-24 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.
2023-10-24 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-14. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.
2023-10-24 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-14. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.
2023-10-24 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-10-24 · 746.4003(a)(1) · Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-10-24 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-31. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during inspection.
2023-02-02 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-04. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
2022-11-29 · 746.3903(a) · Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.
2022-11-29 · 746.3901(1) · Medium
Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-11-29 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-06. Correction verified: 2022-12-06.
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.
2022-11-29 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-11-29 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-06. Correction verified: 2022-12-06.
There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.
2022-11-29 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-06. Correction verified: 2022-12-28.
There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the inspection.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1163651

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.